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 ...

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

The following 14 states, along with New York City, are now at the CDC's highest tier of influenza activity: Alabama, Georgia, ...

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

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has urged the U.S. Senate — including specifically Sen. Bill Cassidy, a fellow Republican from ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian ...

Learn about the CDC's new measures for clinicians, including prompt testing for bird flu and antiviral treatment, to respond to the outbreak.

The CDC is calling for expanded testing of bird flu after a child in California tested positive for the virus despite no ...

The CDC’s messaging comes when seasonal flu activity is extremely high in the U.S. The virus is spreading in most states, especially in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oregon and Tennessee. The new guidance ...