Frequent exposure to food images may trigger cravings, Health Ministry warns

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued an alert regarding H1N1, also known as swine flu, as Delhi has reported over 1,700 cases. The health ministry has urged people to be aware of the symptoms, which include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, body aches, fatigue, lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, joint and muscle pain, diarrhoea, and headache.

Dr Rajesh Bhardwaj, a founder at MedFirst ENT Centre, explained that H1N1 is more dangerous than regular influenza, with symptoms such as high fever, body aches, weakness, lethargy, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, and sometimes loss of the sense of smell. To reduce transmission, the ministry advised staying home while sick, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands regularly, improving ventilation, and wearing masks in crowded indoor settings.

The Delhi government also shared precautionary steps, emphasizing vigilance, timely treatment, and avoiding self-medication.

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