Until the federal government's new plan to work with private industry actually delivers millions of testing kits to hospitals and labs and we develop drive through stand alone testing units, it will be almost impossible for a patient to have this test, even with symptoms and high risk exposure.

We are in an unprecedented moment of global crisis as we navigate COVID-19. We need to be rested since sleep improves our immune system.

Viral pathogens are the most common cause of respiratory infection in travelers. And February is the peak season for influenza infections.

As part of my training to become a board certified physician, I did a year’s fellowship in infectious disease. I tell you this to both explain and share my airline travel routine.

Although winter begins officially on December 21, protecting the complexion and skin from the ravages of dry overheated indoor air and windy cold dry blasts outdoors require attention sooner.