Seattle health officials and Harborview Medical Center staff are investigating the possibility of a fungal infection outbreak ...

A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday.

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Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

GRAYS HARBOR, Wash. — A Grays Harbor County resident has preliminarily tested positive for avian influenza (bird flu), ...

Six people have died due to an outbreak of listeria linked to prepared pasta meals sold at major US grocery chains. A doctor explains how to reduce your risk of illness.

To reduce the risk of hantavirus, health officials advised minimizing contact with rodents and their habitats, especially ...

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Certain prepared pasta dishes were recalled from retailers like Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walmart between June and October.

More than 115 people have become ill so far after close contact with these animals—with nearly three dozen reported ...