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Article imageJoe Graedon - March 23, 2026
Article imageJoe Graedon - March 23, 2026
Article imageJoe Graedon - March 23, 2026 - 44 comments

Rediscovering Low-Dose Lithium for Mood Disorders

Doctors prescribe lithium for bipolar disorder. Side effects are scary! Is low-dose lithium safer for mood disorders or dementia prevention?

Joe Graedon - March 19, 2026

Does Everyone Over 75 Need Statins to Lower Cholesterol?

Joe Graedon - March 19, 2026

Who Should Be Taking Metformin Against Cancer?

Joe Graedon - March 16, 2026

Pain Is Personal: Unexpected Gabapentin & Tramadol Side Effects

Joe Graedon - March 12, 2026

Should You Fortify Your Life With Vitamins and Minerals?

Joe Graedon - March 12, 2026

Health in a Hurry: Important Medical & Pharma News for 3-13-26

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Joe Graedon - March 9, 2026

Restless Legs Drugs and Compulsive Gambling: A Hidden Danger

Some medicines can hijack impulse control. Restless legs drugs have been linked to compulsive gambling and other risky behaviors.

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Joe Graedon - March 9, 2026

PPI Side Effects: Fearmongering or Legitimate Warning?

Millions take heartburn drugs daily. But growing research raises concerns about long-term PPI side effects: kidney, bone and heart risks.