Safety Alert: Teens & OTC Drug Abuse
January 23, 2018 1:10 pmAn estimated one in 30 teens abuses dextromethorphan, or DXM, the most commonly used cough suppressant in the U.S. It is found in more than 100 products,
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A Day-by-Day Guide for Treating a Cold or the Flu
January 19, 2018 9:36 pmYour first step is figuring out whether you have the flu or a cold-which isn’t as easy as it may seem because they often cause similar symptoms.
Treating Flu
January 15, 2018 10:32 amCan the flu be treated? Yes. There are prescription medications called “antiviral drugs” that can be used to treat influenza illness.
Flu, Flu, Flu!
January 14, 2018 6:13 pmWhat is influenza (also called Flu)? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose,
Why Your Excuses for Skipping the Flu Shot Stink
January 8, 2018 1:16 pmWhy Your Excuses for Skipping the Flu Shot Stink Since 2010, the flu has resulted in 140,000 to 710,000 hospitalizations each year and contributed to between 12,000 and 56,000 deaths,
Surviving the Holidays with Allergies and Asthma
December 5, 2017 1:12 pmSurviving the Holidays with Allergies and Asthma For people with allergies and asthma the holidays present health challenges unique to the winter season.
New Website Launch
October 20, 2017 8:24 amWe are proud to announce the launch of our new website.