A patient in Washington state has died from H5N5 bird flu, the first known human infection with this virus – but experts say the wider risk remains low.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning to people visiting the park and surrounding area.

A man who became infected with a strain of bird flu previously never seen in humans has died, officials have confirmed.

In simulations across the country, students are practicing pandemic scenarios. The results are often unsettling.

Jaxon Kohler had 17 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, Jeremy Fears scored a career-high 15 points and had nine assists, and No. 17 Michigan State beat San Jose State 79-60 on Thursday night. San ...

The New Zealand 7s clinched the men’s title at the Dubai SVNS, defeating Australia 26-22 in a tense final played in front of a record crowd early this morning. The win completed an NZ double after the ...

Scientists have discovered that avian influenza viruses have a gene that makes them incredibly resistant to heat, rendering ...

It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...

Researchers discovered why bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene, PB1, gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat. Mice experiments ...