In this germ-laden world, we are constantly being attacked by viruses of every ilk. I believe I have detected a new virus infecting some of your readers and I call this affliction "myopia magnificationus." ...more

November 3, 2009

John A. Fischer of Sun City Center remembers getting the swine flu shot in 1976. Although people in his age group are not currently being offered the H1N1 swine flu shot, Fischer said the Computer Club is taking special precautions to ward off all versions of the flu. ...more

October 28, 2009

Q. Once you have had the H1N1 virus, can you catch it again? ...more

October 27, 2009

To help residents protect themselves against identity theft, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will present a free one-hour seminar this evening at a Borders bookstore. ...more

August 15, 2008

Babies who are breastfed are less likely to suffer from common childhood infections and viruses than those brought up on formula, experts say. ...more

November 14, 2007

The Tribune, on Aug. 27, published an 'other view' written by Peter Pitts, entitled 'One Size Medicine Does Not Fit All.' What Pitts said just wasn't right, at least as far as I was concerned. In essence, he was condemning those who believe in the concept of 'evidence-based medicine.' I believe in it. ...more

September 20, 2007