Have you ever heard of bird flu? Well, it's making waves again, especially in California. Two more dairy farm workers have been diagnosed with H5N1 bird flu, bringing the total to six in the state and 20 nationwide. Most cases are linked to sick poultry or dairy cows. Luckily, the symptoms have been mild so far, with no hospitalizations needed. The Centers for Disea...

In a tragic event at the Vuon Xoai zoo in Vietnam, over a dozen tigers lost their lives due to bird flu. The animals were fed raw chicken bought locally, which carried the virus. The manager, Nguyen Ba Phuc, reported that the tigers died quickly, showing symptoms like weakness and loss of appetite. Tests confirmed they had H5N1, a bird flu strain that has affected va...

The recent case of bird flu in Missouri has left health officials scratching their heads. A person in the state was hospitalized with a confirmed infection, but there was no direct link to animals. This unusual event has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission and the complexities of outbreak response. The case began when a patient in Missouri wa...

Did you know that bats are more than just spooky Halloween decorations? These flying mammals play a vital role in our ecosystems, especially for farmers. A single bat can eat thousands of insects per night - think of them as nature's pest control squad! But recently, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has been attacking bat colonies across North America with...

A new study published in Science has stunned researchers by revealing a surprising link between bat die-offs, increased pesticide use, and rising infant mortality rates. The findings, authored by environmental economist Eyal Frank of the University of Chicago, show how the loss of a keystone species can have far-reaching consequences for human health. In 2006, a fu...