Norovirus cases are rising across the United States as a highly contagious new strain fuels an early winter surge. Here’s what to know about symptoms, spread, treatment, and why hand sanitizer does ...

The previous recommendation for a hepatitis B shot was for all newborns to receive it within 24 hours of birth, providing protection against a virus that can cause liver damage or liver cancer and, if ...

A number of diseases tend to peak in the winter, thanks to indoor gatherings that help germs spread. The list includes not ...

Norovirus, a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is surging again after a harsh season last winter. Here's what to ...

Plus, when to see a doctor if this stomach bug gets the best of you.

The head of the Food and Drug Administration's vaccine division claimed in a leaked email that “at least 10 children" died ...

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Dr. Ralph Abraham has been Louisiana's surgeon general since 2024. A top Louisiana health official has been appointed principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Rep. Dan Goldman is again taking aim at ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of the COVID outbreak — just as the congressman preps for an expected primary from an ally of Zohran Mamdani. Goldman ...

A new variant of the influenza virus, which emerged after this year’s vaccine was formulated, has brought an unexpected twist to flu season, according to infectious disease experts. Subclade K, a ...

Flu season isn't in full swing yet in the United States, but a mutated strain of the virus that has caused severe outbreaks abroad is sparking concern about the winter ahead. A new version of ...