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Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy sits as U.S. President Donald Trump hosts his first cabinet meeting, in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2025.

RFK Could Prevent a Bird Flu Pandemic—By Embracing His Environmentalist Roots

by Neil M. Vora

Three steps Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. could take to strengthen the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent bird flu plan

Governance
Cage free hens are gathered at an egg farm, in San Diego, California, on July 29, 2008.

H5N1 Demands Coordination, Not Confusion

by Amanda McClelland

Public health and politics should work together to restore trust and ensure a cohesive response to bird flu

A line graph titled "Egg Prices Surge in the United States" showing the historical trend of egg prices from 1980 to 2025. The average cost of a dozen large grade A eggs is $5.89 as of March 12, 2025
Food

U.S. Egg Prices See Largest Jump Since 1980 as Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue

by Nsikan Akpan

A new version of H5N1 influenza continues to pound poultry, but price relief could be on the way

A cow has its hair trimmed.
Governance

The United States Isn't Ready for a Bird Flu Epidemic

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm discusses what's keeping the United States from closing public health gaps

H5N1 Timeline Image
Food

Timeline: H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak in the U.S.

by Jacqueline Powers, Juliana Sopko, Mansi Avunoori, Aimee Han, Samuel V. Scarpino, Allison Krugman

A weekly updated timeline for H5N1 outbreak events

Milk is seen displayed at a Target store.
Trade

How Pasteurization Kills Bird Flu Virus in Milk

by Rachel Nuwer

Experts explain how pasteurization obliterates avian influenza virus from milk

Dairy farmer Brent Pollard's cows stand in their pen at a cattle farm.
Trade

Cattle Veterinarians Express Confusion over U.S. Response to Bird Flu

by Rachel Nuwer

Denial and a lack of unity across states are limiting a swift response to the novel outbreak