Could H1N1 have a bright side? New research leads to encouraging steps forward in the fight against flu.

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

From flu shots to full-service health care, on-the-job clinics can boost worker productivity. On-the-job flu shot clinics are promoted by the Centers for Diseas

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.

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Forty-one states are battling widespread influenza outbreaks early in virus' season.

The best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get the flu shot, and the best time for that is before the flu season starts.

With cases of the flu reaching epidemic levels, it is critical businesses maintain a healthy work environment.

Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey.

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.

One reason flu transmission is thought to be lower during the summer months is because of the high humidity.

A fungal infection called Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest United States.

A new strain of bird flu in China has sickened nine people, including three who died

Twitter posts with anti-vaccine sentiments are "contagious," while posts with a positive take on vaccines are not.

Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus.

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.

A brand new flu virus has been found in Peruvian bats.

A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan is the first person known to be infected with a strain of bird flu called H6N1.

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

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.

The National Institutes of Health is looking for brave volunteers to have a live flu virus squirted up their noses.

An attempt to identify flu outbreaks by tracking people's Google searches about the illness hasn't lived up to its initial promise.

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.

New study finds that pregnant women — and their babies — might be at an even greater risk for the flu virus.

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

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.

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.

Before you give in and resign yourself to a week of suffering, here's what you can do to fight a cold virus as it starts.

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.

Dr. Don Milton's Gesundheit machine collects the breath exhaled by a sick person so researchers can study how viruses are spread.

Drug stores start offering flu shots in early summer, but the CDC recommends getting a shot by the end of October.

Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.

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.

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

This clip is part of an ongoing project to answer the question, 'What if animals were round?'

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc

The Department of Homeland Security now counts hurricanes as national security threats, and now weather modification is under consideration.

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?

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'

Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Make It Right join forces to achieve foundation’s goal to build 150 sustainable homes in hurricane-ravaged Lower 9th Ward.

As Make It Right passes the halfway mark with 76 affordable green homes built in New Orleans, the foundation throws a fundraising fête to help ensure that the

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

The newest home in New Orleans' Make It Right neighborhood boasts ample outdoor entertaining space, a vivid paint job and a designer that even your grandmother