Recently, there has been more drama in the Kennedy Center’s offices than in its performance spaces. That was certainly the case yesterday, as the hallowed landmark was — whatever the legality — ...

Every year in Guanajuato, Mexico, locals celebrate one of the world’s most extreme traditions — the Exploding Hammer Festival. With hammers packed with homemade explosives, this chaotic yet symbolic ...

Friends of Akbar Salubiro found him in the belly of the beast after slicing it open with an 18-inch hunting knife (Photo: Viral Press) Horrified villagers searching for their missing pal were shocked ...

It's the time of the year for holiday cheer, but also the season for coughing, sneezing and everything in between. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, according ...

Gatherings with family and friends, drinks and feasts – the holidays can be merry and bright and also bring heightened risk of contracting norovirus, sometimes called the "winter vomiting disease" and ...

We’ve all experienced it; but regular bloating means it may be time to take a closer look at your digestion, says board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD. While the best bloating supplements ...

Left upper quadrant (LUQ) pain stems from conditions that affect organs like your spleen, kidney, or stomach. It's best to see a doctor if your LUQ pain worsens or lasts more than 48 hours. Treatment ...

'Tis the season of vigorous handwashing and using copious amounts of hand sanitizer as Americans try to avoid getting sick before the holidays. Health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and ...

A suburban Chicago school district transitioned to remote learning due to illnesses and a hospital issued a warning after "dozens of cases" of a highly contagious and hard to kill stomach virus were ...

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 ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...