Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
200 in 4 states had unidentified stomach bug
(AP)—More than 200 people in at least four states have come down with a stomach bug that could be linked to foodborne illness.
Jul 23, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Cruise ship virus' also sickens one million US kids yearly
(HealthDay)—Norovirus, the infamous stomach bug that's sickened countless cruise ship passengers, also wreaks havoc on land.
Mar 20, 2013
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Cold and flu sufferers should ease back into fitness routine
(HealthDay)—Although physical activity can help boost your immune system, people who are sick should tone down their workout or skip it altogether, experts advise.
Feb 20, 2013
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Germs spread fast at work, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—When someone comes to work sick, about half of the commonly touched surfaces in the office will become infected with the virus by lunchtime, according to a new study at the UA.
Jan 31, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC researchers spot increase in new 'stomach bug' strain (Update)
(HealthDay)—A new norovirus strain caused most of the outbreaks of the contagious intestinal illness in the United States between September and December last year, but it is not known if this strain will lead to an overall ...
Jan 24, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Climate change is likely to increase the occurrence of stomach bugs, researchers predict
We can blame all sorts of things on the weather. But a stomach bug? It seems unlikely. Yet, scientists say greater quantities of rainfall and bigger storms will lead to more stomach upsets in parts of Europe. "Increases ...
Jan 7, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Investigators trace of role reusable grocery bag in norovirus outbreak
Oregon investigators recently mapped the trail of an outbreak of a nasty stomach bug among participants in a girls' soccer tournament to a reusable open top grocery bag stored in a hotel bathroom. Their findings, which illustrate ...
May 9, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health
You wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor examines you. Then the doctor says, "From what I hear, I think you could just have a stomach ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spain reports first deaths from acute hepatitis in children
Spain has reported its first two deaths from acute hepatitis, or liver inflammation, among children—an illness whose causes are unknown and is being monitored by world health officials.
Aug 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Recognize symptoms of salmonella infection
It's the season of summer picnics and barbecues. Make sure your family gathering doesn't end up with a bout of food poisoning. More than 1 million Americans each year become sick with salmonella infection. Most people get ...
Jul 8, 2020
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