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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Study links benzene exposure to sperm abnormality.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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