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Influenza

Is it the flu or just a cold?

by Stephen on 2009/11/05

Both influenza (flu) and colds are due to viruses but they usually present differently. It must also be said that not every flu-like illness will be due to the flu virus, and that some episodes of influenza may be mild. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has produced a “patients page” which explains [...]

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H1N1 concerns seem well founded

by Stephen on 2009/10/28

H1N1 concerns seem well founded, we look at the evidence and consider a few ways to stay healthy.

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