Bird flu is not a new virus, explained Gino Lorenzoni, associate professor of poultry science and avian health at Pennsylvania State University. It was first identified in Northern Italy in the late ...

As the bird flu situation develops in the U.S., scientists told Newsweek the virus could become a pandemic--depending on what happens next.. Right now, California is the epicenter of the outbreak ...

Bird Flu, Explained. We explore whether you should be worried. Share full article. ... If bird flu were to spread widely, even a low fatality rate could mean tens of thousands of deaths in the U.S. 4.

Bird flu or avian influenza is a group of viruses that primarily infects birds. Here are some more facts about bird flu, including the symptoms, how animals catch it and what people need to know.

But the bird flu is actually quite a bit more serious than just the egg supply. The first confirmed human death linked to the virus happened in January. Now, we’re facing some uncomfortable ...

A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some experts of a pandemic.

September 6 The first case of the bird flu with “no immediate known animal exposure” was confirmed in a Missouri resident who was hospitalized, recovered and had no known work-related exposure ...

For influenza viruses, imperfection is a strength. They constantly mutate, producing new strains that challenge immune systems primed to fight earlier varieties. That’s what makes flu a life ...

Still, the last five years have made many increasingly vigilant about viruses spreading. If you're still concerned about encountering the bird flu, here's what medical experts want you to know.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bird flu might be out of sight for most consumers, though it’s not out of mind for farmers. Avian influenza, known as bird flu, has killed 168 million birds and counting ...

The bird flu is about much more than egg prices, ... but that’s the basic shape of it. ... but as Lauren explained, different parts of the market are reacting differently. And right now, ...