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ATsai

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I am the Web Producer for HealthCentral's Allergy, Asthma, Cold & Flu, COPD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Skin Care, Skin Cancer and Sleep Disorders sites.

The Truth About Antibiotics: Myth vs. Fact

As superbugs, or antibiotic-resistant bacteria, become a bigger problem, it’s important to evaluate our view of antibiotics and how we use them. Here are some antibiotic myths that need busting.   Myth: Combining antibiotics is the best way to treat antibiotic-resistant infections.   Fact: Combining antibiotics can cause... Read moreChevron
posted 05/06/2013, comments (0)|
James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist

Common Cold Symptoms Got You Down? Got Water?

It’s hard to get through a winter without being struck by the common cold bug. When it hits you it seems to command all your attention and sometimes make a spectacle of you:    -You get that nasal voice.   -You’re clearing your throat all the time.    -You may have embarrassing snorts and coughs to clear mucus... Read moreChevron
posted 03/25/2013, comments (0)|
ATsai

ATsai, Editor

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I am the Web Producer for HealthCentral's Allergy, Asthma, Cold & Flu, COPD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Skin Care, Skin Cancer and Sleep Disorders sites.

What’s New in Vitamin C Research? A HealthCentral Explainer

Vitamin C has been touted as an immune booster that can prevent illnesses, such as the common cold. However, research has had mixed results on the true preventive qualities of vitamin C. Here are some studies that shed some new light.   Vitamin C and cold prevention   A recent review of placebo-controlled trials on vitamin C and common... Read moreChevron
posted 02/19/2013, comments (0)|
James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist

Flu Syndrome: Seasonal Influenza or Stomach Flu?

Many areas of the U.S. are reporting a decrease in the number of severe flu syndromes over the past week but another threat appears to be sticking around. There are continued concerns that stomach flu may accentuate the end of flu season by accounting for several more hospitalizations and death. But what is the difference between seasonal flu... Read moreChevron
James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD, Health Pro

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist

Flu 2012-13: May Turn Out To Be The Worst Since 2009 H1N1

To be unaware of the impact of the flu on communities around the nation your head would have to be buried in the sand. Flu related hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise. Some reports state that vaccinations for this flu season have been lower compared to previous years. Since the H1N1 swine flu pandemic of 2009, flu vaccination enthusiasm... Read moreChevron
posted 01/10/2013, comments (0)|

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