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Terry Graedon - September 17, 2026

Show 1487: Hair Loss and Nail Problems: A Dermatologist’s Guide to What Actually Works

What actually works to reverse hair loss and solve nail problems? A dermatologist offers evidence-based advice.

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Joe Graedon - September 17, 2026

Measles Mess: How Much Worse Can This Get?

America’s Measles Mess has gone from bad to worse to deadly as cases climb and vaccination rates fall. How good is your protection?

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Terry Graedon - September 17, 2026

What Will the Coming Flu Season Be Like?

If the coming flu season follows Australia's recent pattern, it could be quite severe. Take steps to protect yourself from the flu.

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Joe Graedon - September 17, 2026

Medicine Keeps Failing the Fatigued: CFS, Long COVID and Long Vax

Chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS shares many symptoms with long COVID or long vax. Why did medicine dismiss long-suffering patients so long?

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Joe Graedon - September 17, 2026

Light Exposure Overnight Raises Risk of Heart Disease & Strokes

Humans have only been living with a lot of light at night for about 100 years. Does light exposure contribute to heart disease and stroke?

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Joe Graedon - September 17, 2026

Coping with Anxiety: Could One Dose of LSD Change Treatment?

A single dose of LSD eased anxiety for 12 weeks. New findings could reshape coping with anxiety and depression. Psychiatry revisited?

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Dennis Miller, RPh - September 17, 2026

There Are No Side Effects

When we categorize drug actions as "side effects," we imply they are less important than the intended use. Some patients may not agree.

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Joe Graedon - September 14, 2026

Injury Recovery: Why Rest and Ice May be Slowing You Down

Have we been treating sprains and strains all wrong? New injury recovery research challenges decades of RICE advice (rest, ice, elevate, etc)

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Terry Graedon - September 14, 2026

Can You Make Your Lashes Grow Longer and Eyebrows Thicker?

Some glaucoma drugs make lashes grow longer and may even thicken eyebrows. How did patients help discover Latisse? New uses for old drugs!

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Joe Graedon - September 14, 2026

Zyrtec Withdrawal Is a Nightmare

Even doctors report that getting off of Zyrtec (cetirizine) poses a real itching challenge. How can you manage Zyrtec withdrawal?