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January 22, 2025

Has a ‘quademic’ hit the US? 4 viral infections and what to know about them

Four viruses are circulating in the U.S., sparking concerns of a possible “quademic." Here's what to know about risk factors and prevention of these common contagious diseases, according to doctors.

January 22, 2025

Colorado court rules elephants at zoo cannot pursue their release because they are not human

Five elephants at a Colorado zoo do not have the legal right to pursue their release because they are not human, according to the Colorado Supreme Court.

January 19, 2025

Massachusetts officials suspect bird flu killed dozens of birds in Plymouth

Massachusetts officials suspect more than 60 birds found dead in Plymouth died from bird flu, though official results may not come for days.

January 19, 2025

Newly built border wall segment further endangers rare desert fish, conservation organization says

Days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office for a second term, a conservation organization says a newly-built section of border wall harms an endangered fish.

January 17, 2025

As bird flu spreads, CDC recommends faster 'subtyping' to catch more cases

The CDC announced on Thursday its recommendation to test hospitalized influenza A patients more quickly and thoroughly to distinguish between seasonal flu and bird flu.

January 17, 2025

This 'hitchhiking' bug can travel on planes, follow passengers home: expert weighs in

A bug expert reveals that traveling is a common way for people to bring home the well-known, parasitic insects that are bedbugs — and yes, they can wind up on airplanes.

January 16, 2025

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo loses flamingo, seal to bird flu

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo announced the death of a Harbor Seal and a Chilean Flamingo as a result of the Avian Influenza, a highly pathogenic disease in free-ranging waterfowls.

January 15, 2025

Alaska bald eagle found 'frozen and unable to fly' rescued by police: 'Ready to fly the coop'

Police officers were called in by a local good Samaritan to assist in saving a baby bald eagle found frozen and unable to fly in Fairbanks, Alaska.

January 15, 2025

WATCH: Bald Eagle rescued by Alaska police released into the wild

With the help of an anonymous resident, officers from the Fairbanks Airport Police and Fire Department helped save a frozen juvenile bald eagle on January 11, 2025. 

January 15, 2025

Norovirus cases skyrocket across US, here's how to avoid the stomach bug

Norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, is spreading across the U.S. Here's what to know about the contagious virus and how best to prevent an infection.