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Video: Wildfire Smoke Inhalation

Joseph Alton MD — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:18:16 +0000

With many wildfires in the Western U.S. and Canada out of control and more reported daily, it’s clear that this is a very active fire season. Tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes and more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed. Air quality is poor in the fire areas and even far[Read More]

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Smoke Inhalation Injuries

Joseph Alton MD — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:53:57 +0000

With many wildfires in the Western U.S. and Canada out of control and more reported daily, it’s clear that this is a very active fire season. Tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes, and more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed. Although deaths have been few so far, air quality is poor[Read More]

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Wildfires: Home Ignition Zones

Joseph Alton MD — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:44:34 +0000

Wildfires in Washington state near Spokane have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures. The fires in and around the state’s second largest city burned closed to ten square miles in the area so far and are among dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. that[Read More]

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Video: Cyclospora Parasites In Produce

Joseph Alton MD — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:41:47 +0000

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton gives his thoughts on the widespread outbreak of a parasite called Cyclospora that’s contaminating food and water sources in over 40 states in the U.S… To watch, click below:. Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad, Joe Alton MD[Read More]

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The Parasite In Your Produce

Joseph Alton MD — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:44:31 +0000

Note: This article was first published at AmericanThinker.com as “Cyclosporiasis: A doctor answers questions about the parasite in your produce.” Many thanks to the team at American Thinker for their consideration and hard work.. Food contamination is a constant concern in the United States, especially from imported produce. U.S. citizens take for granted the ability[Read More]

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Survival Medicine Podcast: Survival Medics, Boosting Immunity, Nailbed Injuries, More

Joseph Alton MD — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:35:26 +0000

In this episode of The Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Practitioner Amy Alton answer questions from survival medics-to-be on responsibilities and motivation in times of trouble. Plus, Nurse Amy knows about the importance of strong immunity against infection and disease; here’s a comprehensive discussion of various ways you can enhance immunity and increase[Read More]

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Video: Summer Heat Waves

Joseph Alton MD — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:07:45 +0000

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses how summer heat can be hazardous to your health. Heat domes, heat index, and heat island effects are explained, along with tips and strategies on how to prevent summer emergencies. To watch, click below: Wishing you the best of health in good times[Read More]

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Fates Of Our Fathers

Joseph Alton MD — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:09:42 +0000

It’s Independence Day 250 in the U.S., and famous names like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams come to mind. It’s difficult to imagine that any of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence might not have been celebrated in their time. Influential and affluent, these men were so well thought of that they were given the[Read More]

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Fireworks Safety

Joseph Alton MD — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:15:48 +0000

Independence Day 250 is coming up, and many proud Americans will be celebrating with fireworks. An unlucky (careless?) few will wind up running afoul of their own pyrotechnics (just ask my old buddy “Three-Fingered Fred”). Let’s face it, the safest way to enjoy fireworks is as a spectator at your hometown’s 4th of July[Read More]

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Video: Dental Preparedness, Pt. 1

Joseph Alton MD — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:08:57 +0000

In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton discusses the importance of being dentally prepared as much as medically prepared for long-term survival situations. A few days without power, and you can get away without a store of dental supplies; long-term, however, dental problems are sure to pop up. The medic must[Read More]

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