Norovirus can strike suddenly, leaving you feeling nauseous and exhausted. Here's what to know if it hits you this winter.

How long does it take to recover from a cold? "Most people recover from a cold within seven to 10 days without any treatment, says Todd Miller, the acting chief medical officer for government-funded ...

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would guarantee paid sick leave for American workers.

Ask The Insider columnist Ashley Lutz answers all your work-related questions, including the awkward, sensitive, and real-world ones. Have a question? Email asktheinsider@businessinsider.com. Dear ...

“The days of feeling guilty for taking a sick day will soon be over.” Now, I don’t claim to be an expert on my generation like Farage, but I do have a Gen-Xer’s worth of experience in HR and will say ...

Being sick is bad enough, but employees in the U.S. feel so guilty about taking time off from work to recuperate that they often work through illness. Not all workers in the U.S. are entitled to paid ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...