For a long time bird flu was predicted to be the next worldwide epidemic. While we waited for this version of the virus to attack, swine flu made its dramatic debut on the public health scene. It appears that our best defense against avian flu just happens to be our cold noses. The bird flu strain of the virus thrives in temperature warmer than human noses can provide, so the virus has been Read more

India and South Korea are both struggling with fresh outbreaks of bird flu. In India, officials have ordered the elimination of about 20,000 birds. The outbreak is based around Bangladesh and has spread to more than half the country. Earlier this year, more than a million birds were slaughtered in the eastern state of West Bengal after an outbreak of bird flu there. In South Korea the second Read more

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Just the other day, I was out for a jog when M.I.A.'s "Galang" came up on my iPod Shuffle. It's been months since I thought about the London-based Sri Lankan rapper, and so I thought to myself: Damn, what a great beat; I wonder when we'll hear from M.I.A. again? So imagine my delight when the artist posted a new song called "Bird Flu" on her MySpace page, along with a new music video filmed in Read more

I don't get it. A few months ago there was so much talk and worry about the bird flu, and now you don't hear much about it. So we don't have to think about it anymore, or what? Apparently we do. The U.S. government plans on buying enough vaccine for 20 million people, so the bird flu must still be something to worry about. But have no fear. For only $49.99, you can purchase this bird flu Read more