CHICAGO — Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December — a dramatic increase ...

The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.

While a seasonal uptick in respiratory viruses is expected in winter each year, we’re still seeing higher overall numbers ...

Outbreaks of the stomach flu are spreading across the U.S and are far higher than average for December over the past 12 years ...

— The flu, caused by influenza viruses that are always changing, leads to fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body ...

Treat the symptoms: First, isolate from others as much as possible. Slow down stool with anti-diarrheal medication and drink ...

As illnesses continue to rise across Illinois, health officials are warning of the most common sicknesses spreading ...

Health cases regarding the norovirus are on the rise. The Will County Health Department is reminding residents to be cautious ...

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed an increase in three respiratory viruses COVID-19, flu and RSVand the gastrointestinal disease norovirus. Emergency department ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: Why don’t some medical professionals recognize norovirus more readily? My friend had vomiting with diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. When she described her illness to ...