Patients in a coma are described as being in a state of unconsciousness from which they cannot be woken and are unresponsive. Typical causes of coma include stroke, seizures, severe head injury, infection of the brain such as encephalitis, or alcohol poisoning. Those with diabetes pose an additional risk of falling into a coma if […]
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Carbon Monoxide poisoning: Dr Chris reveals key symptoms to watch out for
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that has no smell or taste. Breathing it can make a person feel unwell, but exposure to high concentrations can prove fatal, according to Dr Chris. It is estimated that 40 million people in the UK are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes. What are the […]
Emails show FDA worry with growers after romaine outbreaks
After repeated food poisoning outbreaks tied to romaine lettuce, a U.S. food safety official shared his concerns in an internal email, saying the produce industry’s water testing “failed in an epic and tragic way.” How the industry tests water to grow leafy greens is “unacceptable” and needs to change, James Gorny, a senior adviser for […]
Is your toilet poisoning you? Scientists: Bad plumbing fuels bacteria
Is rice slowly poisoning you – and is your TOILET making you sick? Scientists warn everyday activities may be infecting humans with dangerous bacteria The research, presented today at the Society for Risk Analysis, also warns of risks in rice Rice contains high levels of arsenic, which are harmless one-off but could cause dangerous build-ups […]
Low levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can be very difficult to spot – and can cause brain damage
Carbon monoxide (CO), like many gases, cannot be detected by our human senses. We cannot see it, smell it or taste it. But unlike many gases, small amounts are extremely harmful to us. In 2015 (the most recent year for which statistics are available), 53 people in the UK died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. […]
Can reheating rice give you food poisoning? Nutritionist explains
Can reheating rice give you food poisoning? Nutritionist explains you should put it in the fridge within an HOUR to avoid diarrhoea Many struggle to eat all of the rice they get – and decide to put it in their fridge But you shouldn’t keep the rice in the fridge for any longer than 24 […]