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Norovirus is back in the headlines, and it is not just another seasonal nuisance. You are dealing with a virus that spreads explosively through households, schools, and workplaces, and the usual quick ...

It may start with a cough, a rash, or a low-grade fever. Before you know it, your child is home sick instead of being in school and you find ...

Sometimes, the boundaries between exclusionary practices and removals are “fuzzy,” the researchers found. As an inclusive practice, a teacher may offer a “cool down corner” for students to sit and ...

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Ozempic due to the medication’s effect on the digestive system, which slows nutrient absorption. Dietary adjustments, such as eating smaller meals and avoiding ...

Officials are investigating the cause of the sudden illness, which led several students to visit the hospital after consuming the midday meal.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling a handful of Pizza Pop flavours due to a possible outbreak of E. coli.

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Norovirus, the infamous "winter vomiting disease," is surging again across the United States. Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach bug that causes sudden, often violent bouts of diarrhea and ...

Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is a prescription drug used to treat high blood potassium levels. Examples of side effects of Lokelma include fluid swelling in areas of the body and low blood ...