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What is the Mexican Flu?

Monday, October 28, 2013
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In early 2009, an outbreak of flu virus in Mexico City sent the media and the local population into a panic over the possibility that a new pandemic flu virus may…

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Does Tamiflu Work?

Friday, October 25, 2013
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Does Tamiflu Work?

Tamiflu is a medication that’s been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of influenza virus which causes seasonal flu. It is approved for adults and children age…

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What happens to the body during a cold?

Thursday, October 24, 2013
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What happens to the body during a cold?

While the flu is caused by influenza virus, the common cold is caused by rhinovirus.  Symptoms often include feeling bad, headache, stuffy nose, sore throat, itchy eyes, coughing and sometimes a…

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What is the difference between Stomach Flu and the Flu?

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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What is the difference between Stomach Flu and the Flu?

Do you know the difference between the flu and the stomach flu? While “stomach flu” is a popular term, it is not a correct medical diagnosis. These are actually two different conditions…

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What is Swine Flu?

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
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What is Swine Flu?

The flu is a viral infection that is caused by a specific virus type – influenza.  The swine flu is a new influenza virus that is causing illness in people, first…

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What is the Flu?

Monday, October 21, 2013
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What is the Flu?

In order to understand what the flu does, you first have to learn about the differences between bacteria and viruses.  Both of these minute germs, bacteria and viruses, are able to…

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Do Anti-Aging Products Work?

Friday, October 18, 2013
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Do Anti-Aging Products Work?

To look younger than your chronological age has been the quest of many for centuries.  When explorers first reached the shores of America, they were not only looking for gold, but…

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Breast Lumps and Cancer

Thursday, October 17, 2013
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It is the fear of most women to discover a lump in her breast.  Many times, thoughts of breast cancer will enter her mind before her she has even sought the…

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Is There a Cure for Diabetes?

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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Is a cure for diabetes mellitus now a reality? Diabetes is a metabolic disease that affects over 17 million people in the United States alone.  The condition creates complications that range…

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History of Diabetes

Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the control of blood glucose. The American Diabetes Association reports that the number of people who suffer from diabetes continues to grow each year. (1) Today,…

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