Norovirus causes an average of 900 deaths annually mostly among older adults, 109,000 hospitalizations, and 19 million to 21 million cases in the U.S. each year.

Whether the upcoming norovirus season will surge early again this year may be anyone’s guess. But, scientists say there’s a new strain to worry about (Getty Images for NYCWFF) ...

The 4th of July brings fireworks and fun with family and friends, but if you're not careful, it can also mean food poisoning.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid has been hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis, a significant blow to both the team and the inaugural tournament. The i ...

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Vermont has the second lowest state fatality rate in the US (148.2 per 100K; Hawaii 113.6/100K). Mississippi (465.8/100K) and ...

Food operators need to rise to the challenge of improving food safety and become leaders in public health, says Hal King, ...

The rare condition is called Boerhaave syndrome, defined as a life-threatening, spontaneous rupture of the esophagus ...

Don’t let your vacation go to ship — how to reduce your risk of norovirus, infectious diseases, food poisoning and more.

Will norovirus surge early again this year? Here’s what scientists say - Last season got off to a particularly rocky start, with 91 suspected or confirmed outbreaks during the first week of December ...

Wen: The risk of foodborne illness is higher during summer months because bacteria grow more quickly in warmer weather. In ...

Outbreaks of norovirus, E.coli and salmonella in our nation’s food supply often have consumers worried. While most foodborne ...