Climate change and habitat loss could cause more than 500 bird species to go extinct in the next 100 years, researchers from the University of Reading have found.

hMPV is likely one of the viruses making us sick this season. Here's what to know about human metapneumovirus by Lara Herrero, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin ...

The strain of bird flu that infected a Michigan dairy worker in May 2024 is capable of airborne transmission, according to new research from the CDC.

Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the US. Here's what you need to know So far, 70 human cases have been confirmed, according to the CDC.

These birds carry a toxin deadlier than cyanide New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most toxic birds. Why they contain poison, and how they withstand it is still a source of scientific ...

Bird flu in cats can cause fever, lethargy, breathing issues, and neurological symptoms. It spreads through infected birds or contaminated food.

HMPV does not have the same potential as COVID-19 to cause a global pandemic. It spreads less easily, is less severe in most cases and has been a known seasonal virus for decades. Existing public ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously confirmed it was monitoring a spike in cases of HMPV, or human metapneumovirus, in China’s northern provinces.

How many HMPV cases have been reported in Wisconsin? For the week of Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, DHS data shows 35 positive HMPV tests in the state, which is 2% of the total 1,770 tests administered.

Some fear the human metapneumovirus outbreak in China could spark a pandemic, much like coronavirus.