Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses, according to the CDC. The virus mostly spreads between birds and dairy cows, but there have been 67 human cases of bird flu nationwide and one death tied to the infection since 2024, CDC records show.

As part of a flurry of new executive orders and directives from the Trump administration, agencies under the Department of Health and Human Services were mandated to pause outgoing communications — a move that has sparked concerns across the public health sector.

After the holiday season and an uptick in travel, California is seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses, prompting health experts to talk of a potential “quad-demic.” The term refers to the simultaneous spread of four major viruses: COVID-19,

The Trump administration’s directive to halt external communications from federal health agencies raised concern Wednesday among Bay Area health experts and local agencies, who warned that the pause could have significant consequences for public well-being — especially amid ongoing threats like the H5N1 avian influenza,

Health officials in San Francisco first reported the bird flu case in the child earlier this month before it was confirmed by the CDC. The child experienced symptoms of fever and eye irritation, and has since fully recovered, officials said. Investigators ...

The Trump administration has paused public communications from health agencies, causing concern for California's ability to respond to the avian flu outbreak.

Resisting the reality of chronic illness can lead to emotional distress. Acceptance, on the other hand, can open the door to proactive coping.

Dwyane Wade revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent kidney surgery more than a year ago. Wade, a former Marquette standout and NBA legend, shared his story on his podcast. According to the CDC, kidney and renal pelvis cancer affected more than 68,000 people in 2021 – the most recent year with available data.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas' 17 points helped San Francisco defeat San Diego 81-69 on Saturday. Thomas shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 ...

U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately.

A yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in the Kansas City, Kansas area has taken local experts aback, even if it does not appear to be the largest outbreak of the disease in U.S. history as a state health official claimed last week.

The Sioux City Explorers brought back a stable young arm in right-handed pitcher Heitor Tokar and added a promising young infielder in Luis Toribio in the team's newest offseason moves.