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Bird Flu: Should I Be Worried? In recent weeks, the alarm over Avian Flu, also know as Bird Flu has increased dramatically. It is important to understand the facts about this disease in order to interpret the news accurately and to avoid panic and irrational behavior. Influenza, also known as "the flu" is a general term for the disease caused by any of a number of viruses. There are three main type of human influenza, and there are many more types of influenza in birds. All people are exposed to viruses- we encounter them Bird Flu: Who Is at Greatest Risk of Dying? Avian influenza or "bird flu" has now caused more than 60 deaths worldwide, with the most recent epidemic in Indonesia, where four people have died. On a global basis, 60 deaths are not very many. So why are health experts becoming alarmed about the H5N1 ("bird flu") virus? People are concerned because the virus has demonstrated the ability to kill a high percentage of the humans it infects. In addition, it has spread from birds to many other species, which is very uncharacteristic of viruses. T Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer? Some scientists believe that whiskey may be one of the keys to preventing the Big C For a quite a number of years, liquor has been known not only to bring destructive intoxication and addiction upon its patrons, but also as deterrent to a healthy lifestyle. But as a potential weapon against cancer? Sounds controversial.