It’s hard to tell the difference between the stomach flu and food poisoning—but medical experts say there are a few clues ...

RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, usually peaks in December and January while infecting the nose, throat and lungs, usually ...

By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Have you washed your hands recently? Proper handwashing is the number one ...

The Louisiana Department of Health has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area ...

When Medill sophomore Alex Chen began feeling fatigued last Tuesday, she initially blamed it on jet lag from returning to the ...

The FDA released a summary report outlining its strategy for preventing the spread of human norovirus and hepatitis A outbreaks due to fresh and frozen berries. After several issues with berries being ...

By Manuela Bianco Suarez University of Kentucky Healthcare This winter, low temperatures have impacted the state of Kentucky. One of the biggest concerns statewide is the rise in the number of ...

These illnesses account for 20% of emergency room visits, and at the moment, these cases are trending at a steady rate.

There were 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks reported in the United States in the first week of December, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exceeding the ...

Norovirus and the stomach flu aren't the same thing. Here's what doctors wish patients knew, from the American Medical ...

“People's phones are out when urinating and defecating, exposing the phones to bacteria,” says Dr. Suraj Saggar, chief of ...

William Schaffner: The most important thing is good hand hygiene. Washing with soap and water works the best. Those hand ...