By 1957, scientists had a significantly more sophisticated understanding of influenza, worrying them that a pandemic similar to that of 1918 could easily erupt, killing millions again.

Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins Right after President Donald Trump took office, amid the flurry of executive orders and agency upheavals,

Cases in avian influenza, better known as bird flu, are continuing to rise nationwide. In New York, the virus has primarily affected geese and raptors. But with one human death reported out of Louisiana,

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk

Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu.

If and when bird flu -- already widespread in cattle, cats and other mammals -- gains the ability to transmit between people, the best Americans can hope for is to "control the speed of the train" with vaccines,

Are people at risk for bird flu? How can I protect myself? Bird flu’s risk for the general public is still low, with no signs of p

Iran has finally shown a drone taking off and landing on – in the latter case with the help of arresting gear – the deck of the country’s unusual new ‘drone carrier,’ th

A new H5N1 strain has been spotted in cows and New York is temporarily closing live poultry markets, among other warning signs.