Stomach bug escaping NJ county but not stemming from foodborne outbreak, health officials say

Stomach bug escaping NJ county but not stemming from foodborne outbreak, health officials say

Sussex County health officials are warning area residents about an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness they believe is caused by norovirus. The Sussex County Health Division announced last week that they were investigating an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses after receiving an increase in reports of symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, particularly from individuals who … Read more

Massachusetts man dies of fatal lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops

Massachusetts man dies of fatal lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops

Massachusetts health officials announced Tuesday that the state has confirmed its first case of an incurable lung disease linked to exposure to certain countertop stones. The disease is particularly associated with quartz, which has become increasingly popular in recent years for its practicality and aesthetics, according to health officials. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health … Read more

CDC warns Americans traveling to 4 countries about outbreak of untreatable mosquito-borne disease

CDC warns Americans traveling to 4 countries about outbreak of untreatable mosquito-borne disease

US health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that it had issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Guangdong Province in southern China, advising Americans … Read more