By not drinking too much, you can reduce the risk of short- and long-term health risks. Did you know that drinking too much can harm your health? Excessive alcohol use, including underage drinking and binge drinking, can lead to increased risk of health problems such as injuries, violence, liver disease, and cancer. Study of Alcohol-Related
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Food poisoning (or foodborne illness) happens when you get sick from eating or drinking something that has harmful germs in it – like bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Two common causes of food poisoning are E. coli and Salmonella. Following good habits like these can help protect you and your family from food poisoning: Buy food from
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Be Safe in the Sun You may be tempted to “pre-tan” and then tan some more once you arrive. But don’t. Any increase in skin pigment (called “melanin”) is a sign of damage. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause wrinkles and dark spots among other problems—and tanning puts you at higher risk for
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Zika virus disease (Zika) is a disease caused by Zika virus that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week
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Halloween has been celebrated in the United States since the early 1800’s and is traditionally a family-oriented holiday when children dress in costumes, indulge in candy and treats while having a fun-filled holiday. Some go house to house to “Trick or Treat” and others have fun at Fall Festivals. Going trick-or-treating? Swords, knives, and other
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CDC, several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service are currently investigating two separate outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw, frozen, stuffed chicken entrees. The two outbreaks are caused by different strains of Salmonella Enteritidis. At this time, this outbreak has not been connected with an outbreak of
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Fulton County Health and Wellness is among a statewide network of public health personnel on alert for any sign of the presence of the Ebola virus in Georgia. All 18 public health districts in the state have been briefed by state Epidemiologist Dr. Cherie Drenzek. As the most populous county in the state, here’s what Fulton Health Services
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