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Joe Graedon - March 31, 2025

Prostate Drugs Finasteride and Dutasteride May Shrink Prostate AND Penis

Finasteride and dutasteride shrink prostate glands but can have sexual side effects: lower libido and less pleasure. What about penis size?

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Joe Graedon - March 31, 2025

Big Pharma’s Dirty Secret: How Its Math Misleads Doctors and Patients

Do you know how effective your medicine really is? Drug companies have a secret strategy: statistics! Their math misleads too many patients.

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Terry Graedon - March 31, 2025

Will Pumpkin Seed Oil Help Your Urinary Problem?

Pumpkin seed oil might alleviate frequent nighttime urination, according to some studies. Might it help you sleep better without interruption?

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Terry Graedon - March 31, 2025

Is There a Problem Taking Melatonin to Sleep?

Is taking melatonin a reasonable way to manage chronic insomnia? There may be a higher risk of fracture. Minimize hazards with hypnosis.

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Terry Graedon - March 31, 2025

What Are the Dangers of Peanut Butter to Cure Hiccups?

Some people swallow a spoonful of sugar to cure hiccups. Others prefer to use peanut butter, but there is a danger of choking.

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Joe Graedon - March 31, 2025

Is Your High Blood Pressure Reading due to Bad Measuring Technique?

Do you know if your blood pressure reading was done correctly? It is shocking how frequently BP measurement mistakes are made.

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Terry Graedon - March 31, 2025

Remedies Rout Jock Itch and Dandruff Simultaneously

Jock itch and dandruff can be treated with numerous anti-fungal products, but readers insist that home remedies can also offer relief.

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Terry Graedon - March 27, 2025

Show 1424: Breathing Better Despite Pollution, Infections, Asthma or COPD

Air quality is key for breathing better. We discuss pollution from smoke as well as trouble with infection and inflammation.

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Joe Graedon - March 27, 2025

Candida Auris: The Hospital Horror Story No One Wants to Talk About

A fungus called Candida auris is spreading fast and it's killing people. C auris is developing drug resistance. Is this the next big plague?

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Patricia Callahan - March 27, 2025

The FDA Finally Visited an Indian Drug Factory Linked to U.S. Deaths. It Found Problems.

The FDA has been slow to re-establish inspections of foreign drug manufacturers. What it found in Madhya Pradesh was shocking.