Winter is here, and so are the germs. While cold and flu viruses are the usual suspects, norovirus is also making its presence felt. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that norovirus cases are on the rise, with about 14% of recent lab tests coming back positive. This is double the rate from just three months ago, and several states are alrea...
The U. S. is seeing a jump in norovirus cases, often called the stomach bug. This is according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bug causes vomiting and diarrhea. It's a big deal because it spreads easily and makes people very sick. The CDC reports that almost 14% of tests for norovirus came back positive in mid-November. ...
Norovirus is making people sick across the US, especially in December. This virus causes nasty symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, and it's not related to the flu. It's so contagious that it can spread easily in places like restaurants and schools. In fact, a big event in Los Angeles recently made over 80 people ill after they ate raw oysters. The main way to protec...
You know those festive winter gatherings? Well, they might come with an unwanted guest this year – the norovirus. The U. S. has seen a spike in its outbreaks, especially in places where people are close, like schools and cruise ships. In the week ending Dec. 5, the count was at 91 outbreaks. That's not all, it's been growing since November, with up to 69 outbreaks re...
Imagine this: a simple runny nose and tickling cough could turn into violent, whooping coughs that make you throw up or even break your ribs. That's pertussis, or whooping cough, and it's happening way more this year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just updated their data, showing five times more cases this year compared to the same time last...
The US has seen a steady increase in suicide rates over the past two decades, with 50,000 deaths by suicide reported in 2022 alone. Despite the implementation of national suicide prevention strategies, including hotlines, school curriculums, and telehealth services, the number of suicides continues to rise. Pooja Mehta, a mental health and suicide prevention advocate...
In a stunning revelation, a resident from Hampstead, New Hampshire has lost their life due to the lethal mosquito-borne disease known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV). This is the first human instance of EEEV in the state in a decade, stoking fears of a possible resurgence of this hazardous infection. The unfortunate adult victim was taken to the hospital ...