High levels of rotavirus, a potentially deadly virus, have been detected in wastewater in the Boise area, testing shows.

The highly contagious virus can spread quickly in communities, especially where people gather closely together. We often think of norovirus as a winter illness, but cases can spike in spring too. This ...

Norovirus causes sudden nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It spreads easily in crowded places like cruise ships. Handwashing and hygiene are key to preventing norovirus. Common symptoms include nausea, ...

Previous analyses of mortality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that the leading cause of death among children and adolescents (defined as persons 1 to 19 years of ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

Anoxia happens when parts of the body do not get any oxygen due to stroke, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other causes. Stagnant anoxia occurs when a disease or injury limits blood flow. Anemic anoxia ...