What is the difference between the stomach flu and food poisoning?
Stomach flu and food poisoning are very similar conditions, while initial symptoms typically include fever and diarrhea. But a stomach virus can take 24 to 48 hours to develop and can have other symptoms, including:
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach or intestinal cramps
Joint stiffness
Weight loss
Food poisoning symptoms can begin to develop 2 to 6 hours after food consumption and other symptoms can include:
The holidays are right around the corner and many of us are thinking about how to not gain those extra pounds. However, it's not just our weight we should be worried about — we should also focus on keeping our gut healthy this holiday season. Our gut does much more than digest food — it also has an important immune function. Keep your digestive tract strong and healthy for the holidays and new year by following these 5 easy tips:
As we enter fall, you and your family may have concerns about the flu (influenza) and how its symptoms differ from those of COVID-19. Here are some ways to identify and prevent the flu and COVID-19.
Allergic reactions occur when your body responds to allergens in certain foods or the environment in a specific way. Keep reading to learn about the most common food allergies, how to avoid your food triggers, and steps to take if you have an allergic reaction.
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It takes a few more days, but after a about week of feeling “the worst you’ve ever felt,” the symptoms begin to ease, and you feel like you could once again join the human race. But just as suddenly as the flu first came on, your symptoms rapidly take a drastic turn for the worse. Your fever, coughing, and fatigue are even worse than what you thought was the worst days of the flu. Most likely, you have what is known as a “Secondary Infection,” and it can be more dangerous to you than the flu itself.
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