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Health in a Hurry: The Week’s Most Important Medical & Pharma News

Major medical and pharma stories for 2-27-26 in our new HEALTH IN A HURRY section, with context on why this week’s health news matters.

Joe Graedon - February 22, 2026

Is Diphenhydramine Sabotaging Your Brain While You Sleep?

Dennis Miller, RPh - February 22, 2026

FDA Commissioner Makary Wants to Make Most Drugs OTC. Is He Joking?

Joe Graedon - February 16, 2026

If You Take Paxlovid, What’s the Cost? Will You Get Over COVID More Quickly?

Joe Graedon - February 16, 2026

Are Statin Side Effects “Fake Medical News” or an Inconvenient Truth?

Joe Graedon - February 15, 2026

Bupropion Helps With Mood, Sex and Quitting Smoking, but At What Cost?

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Joe Graedon - February 11, 2026

Curing Cracks at Corners of the Mouth Saved Mom’s Life

Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia can be life threatening. Find out why cracks at the corners of the mouth may be an early tip off!

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Joe Graedon - February 9, 2026

Can You Get Shots to Protect You from Alzheimer Disease?

Several studies suggest that flu shots protect older adults from dementia as well as from infection. Regular immunizations seem to work best.