Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating foods that have harmful organisms in them. These harmful germs can include bacteria, parasites, and viruses. They are mostly found in raw meat, chicken, fish, and eggs, but they can spread to any type of food. They can also grow on food that is left out on counters or outdoors or is stored too long before you eat it. Sometimes food poisoning happens when people do not wash their hands before they touch food.

The phenomenon of healthy individuals seeking unwarranted health care is well known. There are several reasons for this kind of behavior. There are also downstream negative effects affecting the individuals concerned, coupled with inevitable consequences on overall healthcare services.

Sometimes covertly referred to as the “C” word cancer can still cause havoc for individuals and families even if they never say the word. Perhaps the most prevalent root causes for cancer fear is knowing a close friend or relative that struggled with and died from the disease.