norovirus

Multiple respiratory illnesses are making lives miserable across New York, but how can you tell them apart?

Flu cases continue to surge across New York, with the state reporting roughly 65,000 cases and nearly 3,500 hospitalizations so far this season.

We've definitely all heard it before. Wash your hands, don't touch your face, mouth or yees, and stay home if you're sick. As we navigate cold and flu season this year, protecting yourself from illnesses like norovirus and influenza requires a proactive approach, according to health officials. While many people rely on hand sanitizers, they are not a one-stop solution for staying healthy. Here’s why and how you can bolster your defenses against these pesky germs.

A growing number of New Yorkers say they are picking up more than just a bad stomach bug.

The spread of the flu is still a major problem across New York and, sadly, nearly a dozen children have died from the illness.

There's been a Norovirus outbreak in Central New York.

It's shaping up to be a brutal season for the norovirus. Here's what you need to know.

A reminder to everyone—particularly food-service workers—to please wash your hands regularly.

Reusable grocery bags are supposed to cut down on plastic waste and help the environment, but officials in Oregon recently learned they can also be breeding grounds for dangerous pathogens.

In yet another blow to the cruise industry — and Carnival Cruises in particular — nearly 500 people contracted norovirus on board two of the company’s Florida-based Princess Cruises ships last week.