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The Second Wave: Ripple or Tidal Wave? In the news, COVID-19 cases are again on the rise as a [...]
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As we reopen, some words will have permanently entered our vocabulary: Social distancing. [...]
In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton MD examines a possible reason that [...]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has rampaged throughout the planet, but a few encouraging signs are [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to steamroll populations of many countries, and drive efforts [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to steamroll populations of many countries, and drive efforts [...]
In this companion video to a previous article, Joe Alton MD gives some thoughts on what permanent [...]
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On January 7th, 2020, I wrote an article about pneumonia that described a mysterious new [...]
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Hint: This isn't enough The CDC has recommended social distancing that keeps six feet between [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rampage throughout the known world, killing close to 100000 [...]
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Our latest book We published our latest book "Alton's Pandemic Preparedness Guide: Dealing with [...]
In this video, Joe Alton MD reiterates his urgent call for everyone to wear face mask and coverings[...]
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In this video, medical preparedness advocate Dr. Joe Alton strongly urges people to put on a [...]
Coronavirus A number of reports have brought up the possibility of re-infection with COVID-19. [...]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming hospitals and overworked medical staff, leading the CDC [...]
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Thinking Outside The Box Face mask supplies are becoming scarce and the government is [...]
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COVID-19: PANDEMIC STATUS? SARS-COV2 virus The SARS-CoV2 virus, newest member of the [...]
WHO Guidelines for Home Care In situations like the current COVID-19 epidemic, international[...]
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Is The New Coronavirus outbreak a Pandemic? Pandemics look like this Over the years, I’ve [...]
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ASTHMA IN SURVIVAL, PART 3: NATURAL REMEDIES Last video, we talked about asthma, which is a [...]
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VIDEO: ASTHMA, PART 2 We usually write about Asthma in the Spring, when pollen counts are [...]
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