Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'Tis the season of vigorous handwashing and using copious amounts of hand sanitizer as Americans try to avoid getting sick before ...

Food poisoning and stomach flu often feel very similar — nausea, cramps, fatigue — but they have different causes and may require different care. Knowing how to tell them apart can help you recover ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're in the Tri-Cities and have been feeling ill, it may be norovirus. The Benton Franklin Health District reports a sharp ...

There you are, minding your own business, when suddenly it happens: Your kid pukes on your shoes (or the couch, their brother, or all over their car seat). And now you see the next few days of your ...

With new variants of both flu and norovirus spreading in the U.S., it worth knowing the symptoms of each viral illness — and the best ways to prevent getting sick in the first place. And, considering ...

Still, while some Midwest states are seeing a "high" number of influenza cases, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Illinois cases remain "minimal." The ...

Instead, it is a type of viral gastroenteritis that spreads quickly and leaves those infected feeling weak and exhausted. Unlike the flu, which primarily affects the respiratory system, this illness ...

Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin ...

Everyone's home for the holidays — and so are the germs. It's possible sickness could be knocking on the door along with your party guests. It's cold and flu season, and common winter illnesses such ...

Norovirus, also known as the “stomach flu” or “winter vomiting sickness,” is active across the nation. But cleaning and disinfecting can help check its spread, experts say. Precautions are crucial ...