Norovirus is on the rise in the United States, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus can usually only lasts ...

From thorough hand-washing to avoiding buffet restaurants, here's how to stay healthy on a cruise ship vacation.

Last year was the cruise industry's worst in more than a decade for outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on ships in the U.S ...

“Soap and water work to remove germs from hands,” she said. Cruise ships continue to be sources of increased risk for ...

In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States reported a significant increase in ...

The virus thrives in crowded settings such as nursing homes, schools, and cruise ships, making it a significant public health ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate up to 21 million people are infected with the virus each year. It ...

Buffets are one of the top perks of going on a cruise, but it's not as straightforward as it seems. A former crew member ...

Norovirus infections can occur at any time of year, but they tend to peak during the colder winter months—that happens every ...

"It is too early to tell if this strain is associated with more severe norovirus disease but likely lower population immunity is the reason for the early surge of an otherwise seasonal increase of ...