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Cold and Flu: Do Natural Health Products Work?
Cold and flu are two of the most common illnesses and there is no “cure” for either. Antibiotics do not treat symptoms or cure either cold or flu. Many people turn to natural products to try to...
View ArticleChoosing Wisely: Medical Recommendations for Children
Parents are the ones that must make medical decisions for their children, from birth until adulthood. While many parents will do everything they can to make sure their children stay healthy or get...
View ArticleTo Tamiflu or Not to Tamiflu?
The flu is hitting hard and you may have friends and family that are getting sick. Here is the information you need to know about current treatment options for the flu. Your best protection from...
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What You Need to Know About Acetaminophen
What you should know Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States. It is the main ingredient in Tylenol, Alka-seltzer, Nyquil, and many cold and flu medicines. It is also...
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Acetaminophen: How Can I Protect My Children?
Children can more easily be harmed by too much acetaminophen than adults. Acetaminophen, the main ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and fever medications, such as Tylenol, may cause liver...
View ArticleWhich Medicines Contain Acetaminophen?
This list is far from complete. You need to check labels, and if you are still unsure, you should check with your pharmacist or doctor to make sure that you and your family are not exceeding the...
View ArticleAre Codeine Medications Too Risky for You or Your Children?
Codeine is one of the most widely prescribed medications for pain and for coughs in children and adults. In recent years, serious concerns have been raised about its safety in children. In fact, some...
View ArticleHelping Children Recover from Stomach Flu
“Stomach flu” is a common illness, but it can cause dehydration that can be serious, resulting in hospitalization. The good news is that a study of children with stomach flu shows that giving diluted...
View ArticleShould I Get the Flu Shot?
Lauren Goldbeck, Alex Pew, Arista Jhanjee, Emma Roy, Kobi Khong, and Kousha Mohseni, MS, National Center for Health Research Flu season starts in October and can last until May. Everyone 6 months or...
View ArticleWhat to do About the Flu?
Silvana Barbosa, Emma Roy, and Kobi Khong, National Center for Health Research What is the Flu Influenza, also known as the flu, is a very contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe...
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