Infectious bird flu survived milk pasteurization in lab test. Here's what to know.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
Drug-resistant "dual mutant" flu strains now being tracked in U.S., CDC says
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
FDA urges crackdown on bird flu in raw milk, but some states say hands tied
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Fauci testifies about COVID response at heated House hearing
The hearing on COVID-19 marked Dr. Anthony Fauci's first public appearance on Capitol Hill since leaving government in 2022.
U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
The FDA is weighing approval of MDMA for PTSD. Here's what patients could see.
Details of the FDA's proposal were published Friday ahead of a meeting next week.
Map shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Drowning deaths surged during the pandemic — and it was worse among Black people, CDC reports
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
"FLiRT" COVID variants are spreading. Scientists share what we know so far.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.