Hand sanitizer isn't as effective as handwashing at preventing the spread of norovirus, doctors and the CDC warn.

The highly contagious illness has reached its highest levels for this time of year in more than a decade, according to the latest CDC data.

If COVID-19 taught us anything it's that washing your hands is often the best thing to do to prevent the spread of infections, including norovirus.

Recent data indicated that cases of norovirus are on the rise in the United States, according to government reports.

Cases of influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and the stomach bug — the so-called winter "quad-demic" — are rising in the Pittsburgh region.

“The FDA is awaiting further information on the distribution of these oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed,” the agency said. The FDA says it will also update the safety alert if more information becomes available.

The death comes as multiple infectious diseases are surging throughout the US, including the 10th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and major spikes in seasonal influenza, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),

According to Dr. Hawkinson, some areas of the country are also seeing higher cases of norovirus. Add in whooping cough, walking pneumonia and bird flu, you may find yourself getting sick and unsure of how to distinguish among overlapping symptoms. Here’s what to know.

The first human bird flu death was reported out of Louisiana on Monday, Jan. 6. The same case was the first serious case of H5N1 in humans in the U.S.

From candies to cereals, a Red 3 ban may lead to big changes for Louisiana shoppers. Here’s why this dye is under fire and what might disappear.