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

A norovirus outbreak on the Oceania Insignia cruise ship has sickened more than 70 people, the Centers for Disease Control ...

Nearly 80 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on an Oceania Cruises ship. Among the 637 guests aboard its Oceania Insignia ship, 74 reported being ill, along with one crew member, the Centers for ...

“It is important to properly clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces using a bleach-based solution (chlorine), wearing ...

City officials say they consulted with the federal and state CDC, neither of which recommended that the ship be prevented from docking in Portland.

From dented cans to spoiled seafood, follow these 14 tips to avoid foodborne illness and make sure your daily grocery ...

HEALTH experts have reminded the public about a nasty “winter vomiting bug” ahead of peak season. Norovirus is one of the ...

The trend of enjoying seasonal changes through foods, activities, and fashion unique to each season?known as "Seasonal ...

Dozens of passengers aboard a cruise ship bound for Boston are dealing with a norovirus outbreak. The Oceania Insignia currently has 74 passengers and one crew member affected by the stomach illness, ...

Public toilets are a "microbial soup" and there are things you should be doing to protect yourself — including not taking out your mobile phone and never hovering over the seat.

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 ...