Immunity-Boosting Foods

Image is from Fitness World When it comes to your immune system, getting proper nutrition cannot be underestimated. The antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals you receive through your food are what keeps your body strong enough to fight off infection. It is important to...

Understanding HIV

Image is from CDC A Controversial Disease The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, is at the root of AIDS; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It’s exact origins remain unknown, and most have heard quite a few stories which attempt explanation. Some think the...

Symptoms of Stomach Flu

Image is from NaturalON Stomach flu also goes by the name gastroenteritis. Usually, the flu goes away on its own after a short time. You may confuse stomach flu as being caused by the influenza virus. However, that is not the case. The strain of flu responsible for...

4 Illnesses That Are Common in the Winter

Images is from Live and Learn Learn about the most common winter illnesses and what you can do to fight them. As the leaves began to fall off the trees and temperatures drop, illnesses such as the flu peak. Many viruses are more likely to spread in the winter. There...

Understanding Foodborne Outbreaks

Image is from stopdrugshortages.orgA foodborne outbreak occurs when there are two or more cases of confirmed illness after consumption of a specific food product. These outbreaks involve the CDC as well as other public health officials as staff members try to control,...