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Reports of most major pathogens increased in Switzerland in 2024 and the country continued to battle a serious Listeria ...

Through LOTUS, Kennedi has cultivated a space where women feel seen, heard, and uplifted. Whether it’s a two-hour support ...

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) ...

In previous years, the U.S. saw norovirus outbreaks increase around December, which marked the start of the season of the virus. Between 2011 and 2024, GII.4 viruses caused less than 50% of US ...

I'm on the hunt for a microbial saviour – a type of virus that can treat infections rather than cause them. We all know the ...

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

I never eat bagged salads, largely because one of my research areas is fresh salad safety. It has been found that bagged ...

Though the listeria recall was upgraded, information remains limited. Here's what we know about the recall, which is active only in NC.

Find out how your blood type A B AB or O may influence your risk for certain health conditions from heart disease and stroke ...

Gastroenteritis and food poisoning both cause symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, but differ in cause and onset. Gastro is typically a gut infection from viruses or bacteria, often ...

Why are foodborne infections more common in the summer, and what are food safety practices that everyone should follow?