Norovirus is a highly contagious illness that spreads through contaminated food, water, and surfaces or by contact with an infected person.

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A nationwide recall of eggs due to Salmonella contamination that began in August has now been classified as a "health hazard situation" by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with officials warning of ...

Helene contaminated the Catawba River with hundreds of thousands of gallons of sewage and other contaminants. “Some seen.

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Two kinds of egg brands, Tony’s Fresh Market and Milo’s Poultry Farms, are being recalled after being possibly tainted with ...

The FDA notes that Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail ...

“Apple cider is a beverage made from fresh apples,” the health department wrote in a Facebook post last month. “It is ...

Taking a dose of the oral antibiotic doxycycline after a high-risk sexual encounter has dramatically reduced the incidence of ...

It is a symptom of many chronic conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Diarrhea causes abdominal pain and cramping, which can affect the descending colon. This ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic ...