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.

President Donald Trump on Thursday defended comments he made to reporter Bob Woodward in early February in which he acknowledged the coronavirus "goes through air" despite publicly downplaying the ...

It’s easy for the microscopic germs to move undetected through vast amounts of air, meaning costly viruses that infect swine ...

As plastic pollution worsens worldwide, scientists are uncovering a new and unsettling possibility. Tiny airborne fragments of plastic, known as micro- and nanoplastics, may do more than pollute the ...

With winter approaching and people spending more time indoors, the quality of the air they breathe becomes increasingly important, especially during cold and flu season. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

Most of us try to dodge coughs and sneezes, but some viral threats aren’t so obvious. Research shows that many viruses can linger in the air and on surfaces long after an infected person has left the ...