NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number ...

A new strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, the first time the variant has been discovered in poultry in the United States, an international agency said.

She uses her experience in medical research to ensure content is accurate. Influenza—commonly known as the flu—is a respiratory virus that can infect people year-round. Flu season, or when ...

Not all types of flu are the same. Some types of flu can make you very ill, while others cause milder symptoms. Read on to learn about the different types of flu. Flu, or influenza, is a ...

AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. -- A major bird flu outbreak has hit a Suffolk County poultry farm. Dozens of state and federal agricultural workers dressed in biohazard suits, sanitized boots and gloves were ...

Doctors in the UAE have observed a significant increase in flu-like symptoms among children since schools resumed on January 6 after the three-week winter break. Healthcare professionals have seen ...

A wild goose found in Putnam County tested positive for a “case of highly pathogenic avian influenza,” known as H5N1 or bird flu, but risk to the public remains low, the county’s health ...

A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...

Since flu season doesn't appear to be letting up, here's what you need to know about the flu spread and how you can best treat an infection. Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory virus.

A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...

Over 60 birds were found dead in Plymouth, Massachusetts, from suspected bird flu. State agencies are assisting with the investigation and cleanup efforts in Plymouth and Taunton. Bird flu can ...