With the latest report of a stomach bug sickening more than 600 people on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, we took a look at …
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Norovirus Is Leading Cause of Intestinal Disorders In American Kids
The symptoms of gastroenteritis aren’t pretty, but at least doctors know what’s behind the wave of cases in recent years.
Veggies To Blame For Majority Of Foodborne Illnesses
CDC cites most common sources of foodborne illnesses
New Strain of Norovirus Is Circulating in the U.S.
Piggybacking off this year’s influenza epidemic, a new strain of the highly contagious norovirus has reached the U.S. from Australia.
Norovirus Outbreak: Why You Shouldn’t Keep Your Grocery Bag in the Bathroom
When was the last time you washed your grocery tote?
Oregon heath officials report in the Journal of Infectious Diseases that they traced an isolated outbreak of norovirus to a reusable grocery bag. The virus was passed among …
Study: 1 in 6 Cell Phones Contaminated With Fecal Matter
What’s on your smartphone? Probably fecal matter, according to new research by London scientists.