If an individual just recently ate chicken and ends up suffering from symptoms of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, appetite loss and fatigue, food poisoning might be the culprit. It is important to note that food poisoning can be triggered by consuming expired chicken, incorrectly cooked chicken or bacteria from raw chicken that contaminated other foods. […]
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Certain beverages such as wine, beer and hard liquor all contain ethyl alcohol or ethanol. Once these beverages are consumed appropriately, ethyl alcohol is considered harmless. Excessive consumption of ethyl alcohol at a quick manner can lead to detrimental consequences, including death. Always bear in mind that ethyl alcohol poisoning is considered as a medical
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Always bear in mind that alcohol poisoning is considered as a dangerous consequence of consuming large amounts of alcohol in just a short span of time. This commonly occurs among those who quickly consume more than five drinks of alcoholic beverages. The overdose of alcohol can drastically affect the breathing and heart rate of the
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Always bear in mind that food-borne diseases that have symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting can occur after the individual has eaten foods that have been contaminated with viruses, bacteria and parasites. The common pathogens of food-borne diseases include shigella, E. coli, listeria, salmonella and clostridium. These food-borne diseases can be transmitted in various way
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It is important to note that fluoride naturally occurs in minimal amounts in water and soil. In the past, it was discovered that those who lived in areas where the fluoride content in water was higher than normal only had few cavities. Based on the studies conducted that confirmed this connection, fluoride was added to
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Food poisoning that is acquired by eating canned goods is called botulism. This is quite common in home-canned goods at home but also possible from processed canned goods. Botulism is considered as a detrimental poison that is instigated by a nerve toxin produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The symptoms of botulism food poisoning are
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The neck or the cervical spine is comprised of a series of seven bones that are referred to as the C1-C7 vertebrae. There is an intervertebral disc that separates every vertebra while at the same time functioning as a cushion. It is important to note that these discs are responsible for protecting the spinal cord.
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Sea urchins are invertebrates that thrive in the bottom of the ocean, usually close to the rocky shores. Some of these species are small and barely visible, almost matching with the sea floor while others are large in size, eye-catching with striking colors. Take note that sea urchins have venomous spines that extend from their
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It is a known fact that fish as well as other foods can become contaminated with bacteria during mishandling. With this type of contamination, it can lead to the typical food poisoning symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, headache and muscle aches. Take note that these symptoms are the same, regardless of the source of food poisoning,
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Scombroid fish poisoning is a syndrome caused by ingestion of food contaminated with scombrotoxin. Although it may also occur in other food, it occurs predominantly in fishes. It is also commonly called histamine fish poisoning as symptoms resemble an allergic reaction that occurs after eating fish contaminated with high levels of histamine, which will be
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