Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective against the norovirus. Hand-washing is the best way to prevent it.

It’s mid-happy hour on a first date, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you worked through lunch. Right on cue, your stomach chimes in with its own grumbly greeting to your suitor. No ...

If you suspect norovirus, make sure you're staying hydrated. Prolonged vomiting can have you at risk of losing fluids and ...

Bloating, diarrhea, and nausea are three common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that can indicate many different conditions. They frequently occur together or individually. Short-term GI symptoms are ...

SAN DIEGO — With Christmas now just one week away, we have a holiday health warning for you. Norovirus, a highly contagious ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Norovirus, also known as the "stomach flu" or "winter vomiting sickness," is active in California and across the nation. But ...

This article was originally published on HEALTH. It’s normal to get a stomachache now and then, like after a super-spicy meal or before a big job interview. But gut woes that stick around for more ...

Runner’s stomach refers to a wide range of stomach symptoms during, after, or otherwise related to running. People may experience diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping. According to Sports Dietitians ...

Concurrent bloating and diarrhea are common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that can disrupt your life. If your symptoms only last a few days, they may be simply caused by a food disagreeing with you ...