The flu has been a nationwide topic of discussion among families, communities, and of course, the media. We battle the flu every year, but this season it seems to be particularly bad with extremely high levels of influenza-like illnesses being recorded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the acting […]
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Asthma and COPD are actually very different diseases, and understanding what distinguishes one from the other is crucial to receiving in coming to a correct diagnosis and effective treatment. We look into the 6 differentiating characteristics to be mindful of.
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Welcome to the end of October when snow begins to fall and influenza is on the rise. Flu activity may be low in North America right now, but even though public health clinical labs are reporting low rates of influenza virus type A virus, influenza activity is expected to increase in October and through the month of […]
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Yet another flu season is upon us. With an estimated average of 200,000 U.S. hospitalizations due to seasonal flu complications each year, influenza is considered by health experts as unpredictable and potentially severe. So have you gotten your flu shot? Many folks have questions about the flu. Take a look at this handy infographic, compiled and created by Cork, […]
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Travel medicine is a multidisciplinary field concentrating on prevention of infectious diseases and patient safety during international travel. We look into the 10 most important vaccinations for international travelers
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When stricken with cough and cold, most of us assume to be back to our bright eye, bushy-tailed selves within about a week’s time. However, scientists from the University of Georgia in Athens are cautioning sickies to have some patience. It seems the common cough takes about three weeks to clear up! The study was […]
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