Stomach Bug or Norovirus?

You may hear norovirus illness be called “food poisoning,” “stomach flu,” or “stomach bug.” Noroviruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness, but other germs and chemicals can also cause foodborne illness. Norovirus is not related to the flu, which is caused by influenza virus. Learn more about norovirus infections.

Preventing Chapped Lips

Most people get chapped lips from time to time. Try these tips to prevent them from happening:

Avoid excessive sun exposure.
Avoid going out in dry, cold weather without putting on lip balm or lipstick.
Try to keep the air in your home humid.
Use a sunscreen on your lips when outside in sunny weather.

See your health care provider if you have sores on your lips that will not heal.

How Does Organ Donation Work?

Have your ever wondered how organ donation works and how organs are matched to a recipient?

Organ donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into another. Experts say that the organs from one donor can save or help as many as 50 people. Most organ and tissue donations occur after the donor has died. But some organs and tissues can be donated while the donor is alive.

Learn more about organ donation.