Articles by Joe Alton, MD

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A Short History of Germs

Dr. Joe Alton on how we discovered them.

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7/16/2018

Know the Signs of Heat Stroke

Dr. Joe Alton on how to save someone’s life.

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6/22/2018

Poison I-v-y

You’re gonna need an ocean of calamine lotion. Article by Dr. Joe Alton.

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6/14/2018

Know Your Pathogens

Learn the importance of microscopic germs, says Dr. Joe Alton.

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6/8/2018

Beware of Food Poisoning From Romaine Lettuce

Dr. Joe Alton explains E. Coli contamination.

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5/11/2018

Don’t Be a Victim of Vehicular Terror

Dr. Joe Alton on increasing your situational awareness.

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11/16/2017

Beware of Contaminated Food and Water

Dr. Joe Alton on 7 serious infections.

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9/30/2017

Radiation Sickness

Dr. Joe Alton on what you may need to know.

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8/14/2017

The Vehicle as Terror Weapon

Joe Alton, MD, on staying alive.

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3/24/2017

There’s No Cure for It

Dr. Joe Alton on the top 10 myths about preventing the common cold.

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1/11/2017

Survive a Hangover

Dr. Joe Alton on good home remedies.

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12/31/2016

Survive Vehicular Terrorism

You can do it, says Joe Alton, MD.

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12/24/2016

Wildfire Preparedness

Dr. Joe Alton on his Gatlinburg home.

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12/2/2016

Inconveniently Truthful

Joe Alton, MD, on Trump.

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10/12/2016

Getting Through a Hurricane

28 sensible tips from Joe Alton, MD.

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10/6/2016

The Culture of Learned Helplessness

The regime wants you prepared for nothing, says Joe Alton, MD.

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10/4/2016

Prevent Deadly Infections

Dr. Joe Alton on how to treat wounds in a survival situation.

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9/2/2016

Detect Danger Before It Happens

Situational awareness can save your life, says Dr. Joe Alton.

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7/18/2016

What’s the Zika Virus?

Dr. Joe Alton on its background, effects, and prevention.

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1/30/2016

The Survival Doctor

Dr. Joe Alton on tools and supplies for your dental kit.

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1/15/2016

Act Fast in Heat-Related Medical Emergencies

Dr. Joe Alton on the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of hyperthermia.

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7/15/2015

Colds vs. Flus

Dr. Joe Alton on how the symptoms differ, and the necessary precautions to stop their spread.

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11/1/2014

Mudslide Survival

Be alert to the many warning signs, says Joe Alton, MD.

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3/29/2014

If You Have To Take Big Pharma Drugs

Remember that their tablets and capsules may be good for many years past “expiration,” says Joe Alton, MD.

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1/31/2014