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12 Differences Between Food Poisoning and the Stomach Flu
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Your Health

12 Differences Between Food Poisoning and the Stomach Flu

These can both cause similar symptoms, but there are some key differences how your body responds to a stomach bug versus food poisoning. Knowing which one is causing your tummy woes can also help you get the right treatment, so let’s take a look at 12 things to know about both.

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Key Tips For Washing Your Hands Effectively
Medically Reviewed by Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Key Tips For Washing Your Hands Effectively

Hand washing is important because it can remove germs that can make us either a little bit sick or very ill. The germs hand washing removes can lead to irritating conditions like the common cold or more sinister health problems, such as the flu, which can bring diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle pain. Overall, there are several important steps to keeping hands clean and bodies healthy.

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7 Common Contaminants Found in Drinking Water
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

7 Common Contaminants Found in Drinking Water

Let us start by saying that generally, in the U.S. public water is well-regulated and is, for the most part, safe to drink. That’s not to say that there aren’t any impurities that make it into your water supply in trace amounts. “Drinking water supplies in the United States are among the safest in the […]

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