Foodborne illness happens when contaminated food or beverages are consumed. This contamination can result from bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins, often found in food that is mishandled or undercooked. Common sources of food poisoning include undercooked meat, unwashed fruits and vegetables, contaminated water, and dairy products. Let’s explore the symptoms, duration, and when to seek
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Earaches and ear infections are common health problems. They can affect people of all ages, but they are especially common in children. People typically experience discomfort or pain in the ear during an earache. Various factors, including allergies, sinus infections, or changes in pressure, can cause this. On the other hand, an ear infection, also
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Burns are wounds to the skin or other tissues resulting from heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. We categorize them into three main degrees based on the severity of the damage. Doctors categorize burns in degrees. We label a minor burn as a first-degree burn. People typically treat these at home and do not require
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Dehydration happens when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. This leads to an inadequate amount of water to carry out normal bodily functions. Dehydration can result from several factors, including excessive sweating, prolonged illness, diarrhea, vomiting, or simply not consuming enough fluids. We will explore the common symptoms and highlight what to
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Norovirus is an extremely infectious virus leading to gastroenteritis, characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines. People often call it the “stomach flu,” although it is not related to the influenza virus. Outbreaks often occur in crowded places like cruise ships, nursing homes, schools, and restaurants. What Are the Symptoms of Norovirus? Symptoms usually
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