Enteric bacteria naturally live in the intestines of animals and humans. However, there are some types of bacteria that reside in intestinal tracts of animals that can cause disease and harsh reactions when humans become infected with them. They...
The nutrition you take in during pregnancy can affect your health and the health and development of your growing baby. Pork is a good source of protein that can be consumed during pregnancy, if you prepare it safely. During pregnancy, your body...
The human immune deficiency virus (HIV), the causative agent of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) attacks specific components of the immune system of the body, making the body prone to certain opportunistic infections, cancers and...
Prevalent in the United States, foodborne disease affects an estimated 76 million Americans each year, according to the World Health Organization. Foodborne disease refers to illness caused by ingesting food or drink contaminated with bacteria,...
Food-borne illness is primarily caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites that people ingest through contaminated food or water. The National Foundation for Infectious Disease reports that as many as 80 million people are infected each year in the...
If you have diarrhea, you may feel that you can't trust your own bowels. Stools come out watery and too frequently. You may even feel dehydrated and fatigued from the loss of fluids and minerals. Different foods and drinks appear to trigger...
Food poisoning occurs after consumption of a contaminated food product containing either bacteria, toxins produced by growing bacteria, a virus, or parasites. Contamination of food can happen at any time throughout production, including handling...
Many types of bacteria and parasites can infect the colon, causing mild to severe disease. Infection of the colon, also known as infectious colitis, typically occurs due to accidental ingestion of contaminated food or water. Fecal contamination...
Blood in or on your stool can be startling and quite frightening. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that bloody stools can indicate an injury or disorder in your digestive tract. Call your doctor right away so he can run tests and...
Unplug your toaster, turn off the oven and forget about your microwave: These cooking basics won't be necessary if you adhere to a raw food diet. Followers of the raw food diet, also known as the living food diet, eat uncooked vegan foods. Some...
Raw goat's milk has not been pasteurized to kill bacteria. Pasteurization is the process whereby milk is heated to eliminate the bacteria that cause the milk to spoil, which gives the milk a longer shelf-life. In recent years, a backlash has begun...
