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The Resurrection of Aspirin as an Anticancer and Pregnancy Drug

We used to say that aspirin was the Rodney Dangerfield of drugs...it didn't get much respect. Aspirin as an anticancer agent should!

Joe Graedon - April 29, 2024

Pepto-Bismol May Rescue Wedding Guest

Joe Graedon - April 28, 2024

Why Would the FDA Approve Ineffective Drugs?

Joe Graedon - April 28, 2024

Why Potassium Chloride Is Not Always a Safe Salt Substitute!

Joe Graedon - April 25, 2024

Can You Prevent Colorectal Cancer With Aspirin?

Terry Graedon - April 24, 2024

Show 1250: Antimicrobial Resistant Infections Could Be the Next Pandemic

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Joe Graedon - April 22, 2024

Can You Wreck Your Kidneys With NSAID Pain Relievers?

Can NSAIDs damage the kidneys? If you try to protect your stomach from NSAID damage with a PPI, will you increase kidney damage?

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Joe Graedon - April 21, 2024

Does Your Medicine Have a Boxed Warning? Why You Must Know!

The FDA has a designation for drug reactions it considers especially worrisome: BOXED WARNING. Do prescribers warn patients? Not always!