A chicken pokes it head out from its cage, with an inset image of a mutating virus inset. Bird flu, or avian influenza A(H5N1), was originally a virus transmissible among birds but has since ...

We've all heard of "the flu" but when it comes to types, subtypes and variants, influenza can get a bit complicated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (), nearly ...

The first human in Wyoming to contract the bird flu was infected after the virus devastated her backyard chicken flock. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images “Unfortunately, ...

After doctor's office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.

A doctor can usually tell if you have the flu based on your symptoms, especially if it’s during peak season. But they may want to give you a quick test to be sure the influenza virus is to blame ...