In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who feels better than ever after being treated for a lung infection.

Cases of norovirus, a wretched and highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. A new strain of norovirus, called GII.

Common norovirus symptoms include: Diarrhea Vomiting Abdominal pain or cramps Nausea People often vomit or have diarrhea many times ... and people who have compromised immune systems or underlying ...

While castor oil can help with constipation when taken orally, the liver is the body’s natural detoxifier, and applying castor oil to the skin won't directly detoxify it. If you're curious about ...

Dragana Gordic – stock.adobe.com Norovirus symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps and typically last between one to three days. But the virus is often still contagious after the ...

It’s very hard to avoid once it’s in your family. And, also, don’t prepare food if you’re having vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, because you don’t want to spread it to other people.” ...

3. On the current cruise, 326 of 2,565 passengers (12.7%) and 65 of 1,233 crew have reported that they’re sick with vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps, but the cause is still unknown.

Most common symptoms of the virus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach cramps, but fever, headache and body aches are also symptoms, according to the CDC. Because the virus is highly ...

The CDC reported that there were 16 outbreaks of stomach illnesses aboard cruise ships in 2024, which affected 1,894 passengers and 245 crew members. The data shows that there were also 16 outbreaks ...

Although it's often referred to as the "stomach bug" or "stomach flu," norovirus illness is not related to influenza. Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S., causing 58% ...

Tina Ahuja, daughter of Bollywood actor Govinda, has ignited a significant debate regarding menstrual health with her recent comments on period cramps. During an interview, Ahuja suggested that ...

During the week of Dec. 5, the CDC reported 91 cases of norovirus, more commonly known as the stomach flu, which is over double the highest number recorded between 2021 and 2024. The report comes ...