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Obese individuals (BMI 30 or higher) are in a state of mild "cytokine storm" making them vulnerable to influenza complications and death. A CDC report dated July 17, 2009 noted that of ten intensive care patients hospitalized (University of Michigan Health Center) for H1N1 influenza, nine… Read More »
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The following are excerpts from "The Clock Is Ticking," by the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism, which was released on October 21, 2009.
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By Diana Rodriguez The H1N1 influenza virus, sometimes called the swine flu, is a relatively new variation of the influenza virus that appeared in the spring of…
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Trying to obtain the right info about this vaccine is becoming a big task, I have talked to specialist and physicians who have their own opinion about this matter and according to the media, the medical stablishment and the goverment, we are facing a possible flu… Read More »
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Obese individuals (BMI 30 or higher) are in a state of mild "cytokine storm" making them vulnerable to influenza complications and death. Cytokines are inflammatory chemicals like tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 6, which are secreted by fat cells especially intra-abdominal or… Read More »
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Like just about everyone, I’ve had my share of questions about the H1N1 virus, so I dispatched Prevention’s best reporters to talk to experts and find out the facts so far. Although there’s certainly a chance that you’ll be exposed to the germs (a recent White House report…
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Is your business ready for the cold and flu season? Read More »
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We've probably never been more worried about killing germs. And yet, it seems we should be a little more concerned about how we're killing them.
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The swine flu scare is under
control but you’re still probably sudsing up more than usual. And
well you should: As your best defense against sickness, the CDC
recommends washing your hands often with soap and warm water for 15
to 20 seconds. Note they didn’t recommend antibacterial soaps like… Read More »
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The trademark of a health
crisis is the blue medical mask. There is an eeriness about seeing
it on people as they walk down busy streets or wait patiently in
line at the airport or push their strollers where masked babies
sit, even when the people are thousands of miles or continents
away. The masks… Read More »
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