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aguilarallison

Food Poisoning Cases Are Spiking—Here’s Why

Food poisoning is making a serious comeback in England, with infections at their highest in 10 years! The main culprits? Undercooked chicken, raw veggies, and unpasteurised dairy. Kids and older adults are getting hit the hardest. If you want to dodge the stomach drama, remember the 4Cs: chill, clean, cook, and avoid cross-contamination. Oh, and don’t even think about prepping food if you’re feeling sick—wait at least 48 hours after symptoms disappear! #FoodSafety #HealthAlert #KitchenHacks #Health #BodyHealth

john24

Your Meds Could Up Your Heat Stroke Risk

Did you know your antidepressants might make you overheat? Docs are warning that super common meds like Prozac, Zoloft, and even older ones like Elavil can mess with your body’s ability to cool down—especially as temps hit record highs. If you’re on these, you could be more likely to get heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. Stay hydrated, stick to the shade, and rock those loose, light clothes if you’re out in the sun! #HeatWave #HealthAlert #Antidepressants #Health #BodyHealth

maria25

Wait, Tylenol Can Hurt Your Liver?!

Did you know popping just a few extra Tylenol (paracetamol) pills could seriously mess with your liver? Experts are warning that even small overdoses can be super dangerous—sometimes even deadly! It’s not just booze that’s risky: things like sugary foods, smoking, and skipping workouts also add up. The scariest part? Liver damage can sneak up with barely any symptoms until it’s really bad. Always stick to the recommended dose and check with your doc if you need painkillers often! #HealthAlert #LiverHealth #Tylenol #Health #BodyHealth

wilsonjames

Your Painkiller Could Be Harming Your Liver

Did you know popping just a few extra Tylenol (aka paracetamol/acetaminophen) can quietly wreck your liver? Experts are warning that even a slight overdose—or mixing it with alcohol—can lead to serious liver damage, sometimes without obvious symptoms until it’s too late. Watch for fatigue, nausea, or yellowing skin/eyes. Turns out, it’s not just booze—sugar, fatty foods, and lack of exercise are also sneaky culprits. Always stick to the recommended dose and talk to your doc if you need pain relief often! #HealthAlert #LiverHealth #Painkillers #Health #BodyHealth

xwest

E-cigs Worse Than Cigarettes?!

Disposable vapes might look harmless, but researchers just found they can be way more toxic than regular cigarettes. Some popular brands are pumping out more lead in a day than 20 packs of smokes—plus cancer-causing nickel and antimony. These metals come from the e-liquid and even the vape’s own coils! Even though most of these vapes are technically illegal in the U.S., they’re everywhere, especially with teens. Time for some serious regulation! #VapeFacts #HealthAlert #ToxicTruth #Health #BodyHealth

Melanie James

Vapes Might Be Worse Than Cigarettes?!

Thought vapes were the 'safer' option? Turns out, some disposable vapes are packing more toxic metals—like lead and nickel—than actual cigarettes. A new study found these hidden nasties can cause brain and lung damage, and the newer vapes are even worse than the old ones. Yikes! Researchers are calling for urgent regulation, but for now, it looks like vaping isn’t the harmless habit we thought it was. #VapingRisks #HealthAlert #E-Cigarettes #Health #BodyHealth

Lisa Ramirez

Birth Control + Long Flight = Scary Combo!

Did you know sitting still on a long flight while on estrogen birth control can be a recipe for disaster? Emily, a super active mom, blacked out mid-flight and woke up to find out she had a massive blood clot in her lungs—doctors said it was a miracle she survived! Turns out, her birth control, compression stockings, and not moving for 10 hours created the perfect storm. PSA: If you’re on the pill and flying long-haul, get up and move around! #TravelSafety #HealthAlert #BirthControlRisks #Health

Jacqueline Ray

Is Your Med Making You Overheat?

Triple-digit temps and antidepressants might be a risky combo. Docs are warning that common meds like Prozac and Zoloft (SSRIs) or older ones like Elavil (TCAs) can mess with your body’s ability to cool down—raising your risk for heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. If you’re on these, watch for dizziness, nausea, or crazy sweating. Stay hydrated, rock loose clothes, and get in the shade ASAP if you feel off. This heat wave is no joke! #HeatWave #Antidepressants #HealthAlert #Health

William Vasquez

Tiny Plastics in Food? Yikes, Here’s the Scoop

Did you know you might be eating up to 10 million microplastic particles a year? New research found that these tiny plastics (like those from food packaging) can mess with your blood sugar and even hurt your liver—at least in mice. The dose they used? Pretty much what we’re all exposed to! If this happens in humans, it could mean real trouble for our health. Swapping plastic containers for glass or stainless steel could help cut down your risk. Wild, right? #HealthAlert #Microplastics #FoodSafety #Health #BodyHealth

Chris Lyons

Is It Hay Fever or the New Covid?

Anyone else feeling rough and blaming it on hay fever? Turns out, a new Covid variant called Nimbus is making the rounds and it’s got symptoms that totally mimic summer allergies and even stomach bugs. Think razor blade throat, blocked nose, headaches, and tummy troubles. The big clue? A fever—super rare with hay fever, but common with Covid. If you’re feeling off, don’t just brush it off as allergies. Stay safe and keep an eye on those symptoms! #CovidUpdate #NimbusVariant #HealthAlert #Health #BodyHealth

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