By most indications, the avian influenza outbreak that has washed over U.S. farms is at an ebb. Experts don’t seem hopeful, ...

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

The sightings of dead geese on Lake Champlain have concerned local citizens as to the spread of avian flu to other animals and humans. Westport Town Supervisor Michael K. Tyler was not pleased when he ...

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has warned that a 'leaky vaccine' could increate the ...

H5N1 can still be active in raw milk cheese even after the standard 60-day aging window, according to new research.

The National Wastewater Surveillance System’s funding expires at the end of fiscal year 2025, just as bird flu heats up.

Douglas County health officials have confirmed that geese found dead ConAgra Lake had H5N1, also known as the avian flu or ...

The H5N1 avian influenza virus is mutating to evade immune defenses in mammals following prior infection or vaccination.

From muddying the waters on vaccine policy to espousing MAHA, Kennedy’s first month in office offers a glimpse into the next four years of public health.

R obert F. Kennedy Jr, the man in charge of the USA's health policy, has come up with a new plan for tackling the potential ...

Avian influenza, also known as Bird Flu, is a viral infection that spreads among birds, cows, and other animals, according to ...

What’s the tipping point, when we might need to change our daily behavior? Who is coming up with broader solutions? What do ...