The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike upward in most states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

The CDC reportedly found potentially troublesome bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient. This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus ...

when these changes might be more likely to facilitate spread to close contacts," the CDC said. "Notably, in this case, no transmission from the patient in Louisiana to other persons has been ...

A CDC official said it was unusual for someone to be exposed from the backyard flock in the United States. "It is believed that the patient that was reported by Louisiana had exposure to sick or ...

The person who contracted the virus in Southwest Louisiana last week is considered to have the first severe case in the United States, according to the CDC. The Associated Press reported that the ...

In 2023, the 10 leading causes of death remained the same as in 2022. The top leading cause in 2023 was heart disease, ...

A large outbreak of tuberculosis has been reported in Kansas; is tuberculosis a public health concern in Louisiana? Find out ...

The CDC previously confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana, but now the CDC has confirmed a virus mutation. Find out more here ...