2+ hour, 12+ min ago  (329+ words) The warning is a reminder that public health advisories are not always tied to dramatic emergencies. A backyard flock of chickens and ducks can feel like a small slice of country life, but Michigan health officials are warning that chicks…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (378+ words) A rapidly spreading strain of bird flu has alarmed scientists, and it is increasingly being detected in mammals. According to Mongabay, the H5 N1 strain of avian influenza is at the center of concern, particularly in New York City." "We certainly deal…...