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Elizabeth Bryan: My Family Survived Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The following is a guest post by Elizabeth Bryan, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings.
Salmonella Vs. E. Coli
If you are becoming leery of eating out at restaurants because of the possibility of food poisoning, you are not alone- especially after the most recent egg recall. Food poisoning, an illness you can get by eating contaminated food, affects anywhere from 6 to 33 million people in the United States every year, according to Penn State. Salmonella and E. coli are two of the most common causes of food poisoning. The most recent egg recall was caused by a salmonella outbreak. Learn how to prevent sickness from this bacteria.
What Are Common Signs of Pregnancy?
The impact of pregnancy on a woman’s body is often major, leading to a host of noticeable signs and symptoms that may be the first indications of a bun in the oven. If you think you might already be pregnant, be on the look-out for common signs and symptoms. If you are exhibiting one or more of these tell-tale pregnancy indications, your family might just be about to gain a new member.
What Kind of Water Should be Used in Infant Formula?
How you prepare infant formula can affect your baby’s health. Powdered or liquid concentrate formulas cost less than ready-to-serve formulas, but they require that you add water when mixing. Formula in the powdered form is the least expensive, but you need to follow the instructions on the formula can to know much water to use. What the directions on the can do not tell you is what kind of water is safest for mixing your infant’s formula.
My Child Is Vomiting Blood
Vomiting is a symptom that occurs often in young children, especially when they have the stomach flu. In most cases, episodes of vomiting should pass within 24 hours, but if vomiting continues or your child is vomiting blood, contact your pediatrician. Vomiting blood is not always a symptom of a serious medical problem, but it needs to be evaluated by a health care professional.