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New bird flu infecting seals

For about four months beginning in September 2011, 162 dead or dying harbor seals washed up along the New England coast. Most were pups, under 6 months old, and




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Should schools be closed during flu outbreaks?

New report finds that closing schools during a flu epidemic could halt the spread of the illness and keep people out of the emergency room.



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Earliest start to flu season in nearly a decade

Flu activity around the country is high enough that health officials announced that the season is under way.



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Flu season starts early -- and could be bad

After a mild round last year, flu season is off to an early start this year with cases jumping in 5 Southern states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Pr



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Researchers discover novel way to make one-time flu vaccine

The new process may provide a revolutionary, all-purpose flu vaccine.



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How to avoid spreading the flu

Holing up at home for four days when sick with the flu may be enough to avoid spreading the virus to others.



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Rough flu season for chickens

From January 1 to January 14, chicken noodle soup orders increased 35 percent over January 2012.




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Controversial bird flu research to resume

Experiments to determine how the H5N1 bird flu virus might gain the ability to spread easily among humans are no longer off limits.



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New rules on mutant bird flu research stir debate

The government released a framework to determine to fund research that could create a version of the bird flu virus that could infect by airborne droplets.



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New ways to defeat fall flu earlier than ever

ABC News's Dr. Richard Besser says it's easier than ever to get vaccinated.



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How flu virus trackers keep you healthy

With influenza's yearly arrival imminent, a vast network of epidemiological surveillance systems is springing back to life.



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Flu vaccine may also protect your heart

Getting a flu shot may reduce the risk of major heart problems, such as heart attacks or unexpected chest pain.



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Why flu shots are up 3 percent from last year

More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC.



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Tools to help you navigate an intense flu season

Track the flu in your area and get tips for staying healthy with this bevy of resources.



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Why researchers think Wikipedia can track the flu

By monitoring the number of times people look for flu information on Wikipedia, researchers may be better able to estimate the severity of a flu season.




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'Uncontacted' Amazon people treated for flu

Officials are worried that a group of people in the Amazon who had been living in isolation from the outside world may have contracted the flu.



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Can honeysuckle extract beat the flu?

New study is first to show that a natural product can directly target a virus.



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Why your flu shot may not work this year

The CDC issued a warning that a mutated flu strain might make this year's vaccine less effective.



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Will wearing a surgical mask prevent the flu?

Wearing a surgical mask can stop you from getting the flu, provided you're very diligent about it.



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Flu season will likely have a mild peak in February

This flu season will likely peak in February and could be a mild one, according to a new predictive model.



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Your birth year determines which strain of flu will kick your butt

Researchers now know why some people are more susceptible to certain strains of the flu.



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How to clean your house after it's been invaded by cold or flu

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.




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Why isn't the flu shot working this year?

Lots of research goes into the annual vaccine, but that doesn't mean we always get it right.



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11 tips to help you make it through flu season

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.



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13 likely health benefits of drinking tea

From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.




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World's Easiest Apple Pie Recipe

Making an apple pie doesn't have to be difficult. Follow this recipe to find out just how simple (and tasty) it can be.




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Jumping pup gives a whole new meaning to joy

Buddy the dog has discovered he can play fetch all by himself.




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Hero rescues sea turtle from plastic debris

Watch as a WWE observer releases beautiful olive ridley sea turtle from entrapment.




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What happens when you leave your pet home alone?

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.




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Elvis the baby seal has left the boat!

An adorable rescued pinniped is released back into the wild after making a speedy recovery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital.




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Katrina brings lower lead levels for kids

New study finds that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be responsible for declines in children’s blood lead levels.




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'Before I Die': New Orleans' house is bucket list backdrop

An abandoned home in New Orleans is transformed into a interactive art installation where passersby are invited to pick up a piece of chalk and share what they'



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Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres 'Make It Right' in New Orleans

Actor and comedian co-host massive fundraiser to benefit the green rebuilding of New Orleans Lower 9th Ward.



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Nontoxic treated wood used in Make It Right homes starts to rot

The treated lumber found in 30 of the New Orleans homes built by Brad Pitt's green rebuilding nonprofit, Make It Right, is prematurely decaying.



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Epic weather: Alaska storm explained

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west



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A look back at the wild weather of 2011

To say 2011 has been a wild weather year would be a huge understatement. From tornadoes to floods to wildfires, weather records were set across the United State



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Why Seattle is getting hammered by snow

A "perfect recipe" for snow hit the Pacific Northwest today, one meteorologist said, bringing nearly a winter's worth of snow to Seattle in a matter of hours.



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Post-Christmas snow blankets the Midwest and Northeast [Photos]

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.



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12 real-life winter wonderlands

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, these photos of snow-covered nature from all around the world might do the trick.



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Blizzard traps Antarctic research ship

A big year for Antarctic sea ice is causing headaches for ship captains.



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NYC to clear snow-covered roads with salt stored in salt-shaped building

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.



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7 snowstorms that crippled the East Coast

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.



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Benzene and sperm health

Study links benzene exposure to sperm abnormality.




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Cleaning up killer gasoline

The EPA is proposing a two-thirds cut in gasoline's sulfur content, but refiners say the new law will push up gas prices.




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Yes, your cat really is ignoring you

Studies reveal what cat owners have suspected all along: Your cat hears you when you call — he just chooses not to respond.




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When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.




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Take a walk through Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail

Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects.



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NASA 'treasure map' shows water ice on Mars

Martian water would be vital for human visitors, and it's also an important clue in our search for signs of alien life.




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One man's incredible search for the acoustic wonders of the world

Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth.




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Making Organic Foods a Reality For All

We don’t think that people who want to eat organic should have to pay more for their food.