Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is caused by the contamination of food by disease-causing agents (pathogens) such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and natural toxins from molds and ...

Stomach flu and food poisoning symptoms are very similar, sometimes identical. The stomach flu is a virus and tends to last longer; food poisoning has many possible causes. Hydration is the key to ...

The stomach cramps started innocently enough after dinner, dismissed as typical indigestion from eating too quickly. Within hours, what seemed like minor discomfort escalated into violent illness that ...

Whether you’re traveling off-the-beaten path or staying at a high-end resort, paying attention to how food is prepared and handled can help keep you safe. By Perri Klass, M.D. Dr. Klass, a professor ...