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Show 1469: Fresh Air & Sunlight: How Some Hospitals Are Rediscovering This Healing Secret
Florence Nightingale was a champion of fresh air & sunlight a long time ago. Some hospitals are employing their healing power.
Heart Disease and Stroke = Our # 1 Killers! What Went Wrong?
Doctors focus on LDL-cholesterol, but heart disease and stroke keep killing Americans in enormous numbers. Have we missed something crucial?
Anti-Amyloid Drugs: Breakthrough or Boondoggle Against Alzheimer’s?
The highly-regarded Cochrane Collaboration has just published a review of anti-amyloid drugs against Alzheimer's disease. Not great news!
Sauna Bathing, Immune Stimulation and Other Health Benefits
Sauna bathing lowers blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease. New research suggests that a sauna induces stronger immunity.
Make Sure Your Vegetarian Diet Is High Quality
Research suggests that people who follow a high-quality vegetarian diet live longer with fewer complications such as dementia.
Why Should You Listen to The People’s Pharmacy Podcast?
The People's Pharmacy Podcast is a treasure trove of helpful health advice and practical tips. Tune in for cutting-edge information.
PPI Use Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
Long term use of proton pump inhibitors may increase the possibility of developing chronic kidney disease. Ask about deprescribing.
Will Drug-Resistant Infections Kill Millions?
The widespread development of antimicrobial resistance may lead to ten million deaths from drug-resistant infections by 2050.
OTC Drug Safety: Are We Playing Doctor At Our Peril?
The FDA wants more OTC medicines, but are they safe? OTC drug safety requires better pharmacist oversight. More behind the counter drugs?
Home Remedies to Ease Pain of Fire Ant Stings
Making a paste of meat tenderizer and water to apply to the spot can ease the pain of fire ant stings quickly. Other remedies also help.
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