From the Norovirus to seasickness, here are smart to tips that show how to avoid getting sick on a cruise ship and stay ...

Louisville Metro Health and Wellness report public health researchers have detected an increase in norovirus levels in ...

Outbreaks of norovirus, an extremely contagious stomach bug, can spread quickly. “‘Tis the season for germs,” said Dr. Michelle Barron, UCHealth’s senior medical director of infection prevention and ...

Cooking the Thanksgiving turkey or ham are two more critical steps in preparing a safe holiday meal. Before cooking turkey, make sure it is completely thawed in the refrigerator. For large birds, this ...

“The most common point that will generally contain germs are called ‘high-touch areas,’” said Kevin W. Garey, professor and ...

Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

Many hungry travelers turn to airport grab-and-go food before flights, but if you want to avoid getting sick before hopping ...

During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these surfaces that germs can live on: your clothing. But how long do germs stay ...

An Australian survey has revealed many people incorrectly blame food poisoning on the last thing they ate. The Food Safety ...

This fall, multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and Wisconsin have reported outbreaks of hand, foot and ...

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of handwashing in schools, and it remains a key strategy to prevent illness ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...