Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'

If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu."

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Uganda declares first Ebola death since 2019

Uganda's health ministry on Tuesday announced the country's first fatality from the highly contagious Ebola virus since 2019, declaring an outbreak in the central district of Mubende.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

When should you keep your child home from school?

Some parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case takes knowing the child, their symptoms and the situation. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic ...

Pediatrics

Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

Diarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea risks can also increase in dry conditions, an ominous sign as the world continues to get warmer ...

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