norovirus

 Winter is bad enough. Long, dark, cold nights. Wind-chill factors. Digging out your car. Cabin fever.

For any student, the news that classes are canceled is like hitting the jackpot. An unexpected day off with no worries, no exams, and nothing to do.

Quick quiz: What is the world's most deadly human pathogen for which there is no vaccine? Since the title, unfortunately, must precede the article, you already know the answer.

The most recent Olympic Games have had their own infectious disease crises. In the Rio summer games of 2016, Zika virus was a major concern for some athletes.

With winter approaching, perhaps you or somebody you know will be unlucky enough to catch a nasty "stomach flu" or "24-hour flu," which will allow you to spend some quality time in the bathroom.

I've been writing about viruses quite a bit lately (for obvious reasons), so it is only fitting that this week, people in m

There is a saying about the erroneously named stomach flu or

The latest in health news: Norovirus may meet its demise in the form of a vaccine, a GM bill introduced in Congress could halt labeling, and cereal fiber could be the key to longevity

Dr. Josh Bloom on Science 2.0, November 11, 2014

Jonel Aleccia of NBC News took on a rather unpleasant subject