An outbreak of the highly contagious gastrointestinal illness shigella is spreading through homeless communities in Toronto.

Toronto Public Health has reported at least 11 confirmed cases of Shigella infection, all among homeless people. The ...

Norovirus is a nasty stomach bug that causes vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and more — and it’s continuing to spread across the US.

In this week’s Degrees of Science we are talking with Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine and ...

Shigella infections are preventable through simple hygiene measures, public health experts say, like giving homeless people ...

A notoriously contagious stomach bug's spread through Arlington has public health experts urging extra precautions. An alert ...

Treat the symptoms: First, isolate from others as much as possible. Slow down stool with anti-diarrheal medication and drink ...

The misery of the common stomach flu may be coming to an end. Pharmaceutical company Moderna has launched a large-scale Phase ...

Wisconsin Public Radio If you or someone in your family has been sick with a “stomach bug” lately, you’re not alone.

Households are also urged to frequently and thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water before eating or preparing food, ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A new strain of Norovirus is impacting children and adults, and it’s spreading in our state.

You can also get norovirus by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated and then putting your hands in your mouth ...