Osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by aging joints, injury, and obesity. OA symptoms include joint pain and stiffness. Treatment depends on the affected joint, including the hand, wrist, neck, back, knee, and hip, and involves medication and exercise. If you are overweight, weight loss may improve OA symptoms.
Food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or foodborne disease) is any illness that results from eating contaminated food. Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of food poisoning, but there are many other causes, including the following:
According to the CDC, in 2011, the most common foodborne illnesses in the United States each year are caused by Norovirus, and the bacteria Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens, and Salmonella. This article introduces the major causes of food poisoning and is not meant to be all-inclusive.