My MedlinePlus Weekly Newsletter: Thanksgiving Food Safety, Family Health History, Indigestion, Ear Infections

November 27, 2019

Best Practices for Safe Food Preparation The Thanksgiving meal is the largest many cooks prepare each year. With so much to do you may have questions: Should you wash your turkey? Is pink turkey meat safe to eat? How long can I store leftovers? Find answers and learn more about Thanksgiving food preparation.

Family Health History Thanksgiving Day is also National Family History Day. This Thanksgiving, start the conversation about your family's health history. Find out how to get started and how to use what you learn to create a healthier future for yourself and your family. Feeling Full? Nearly everyone has had indigestion at one time. It's a feeling of discomfort in your upper abdomen that often occurs during or right after eating. It may feel like heat, burning, pain, or feeling full. Behavioral changes and over the counter medications may help relieve indigestion. Read more about the causes, prevention, and treatment strategies for indigestion. Ear Infections: Reading the Signs Ear infections, also called otitis media, affect three out of four children by their third birthday. Ear infections happen when the tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. If your child isn't old enough to say, "My ear hurts," here are symptoms to look for: Tugging at ears Crying more than usual Fluid draining from the ear Trouble sleeping Balance difficulties Hearing problems Learn more about the treatments and therapies for ear infections. Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopedic foot complaints. The plantar fascia is the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot that creates the arch of the foot. Pain or stiffness can make walking more difficult. Find out more about prevention and treatment. Vegetables and Turkey Stir-Fry A Vegetable and Turkey Stir-Fry is a great way to use up leftover turkey.