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New Ways to Stop Nosebleeds
People once used keys on the back of the neck to stop nosebleeds. Now there are products with clotting agents designed to do the job.
Ticked Off! How Alpha-Gal Allergy Turns a Meal Into a Medical Crisis
Imagine experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction after eating a burger or barbecue. Some meds may also trigger alpha-gal allergy.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Side Effects, Diabetes and Gout!
New blood pressure guidelines will likely translate to millions more taking diuretics. Do people know about hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) side effects?
Suffering Side Effects from Mirapex for Restless Legs
A reader who took Mirapex to treat restless legs syndrome found the treatment worse than the condition. Could magnesium be better?
Does the Laxative Psyllium Really Lower Cholesterol?
Regular consumption of the laxative psyllium can lower cholesterol and blood sugar as well as prevent constipation.
Show 1474: Treating the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms, with Functional Medicine
Professionals practicing functional medicine look upstream for the causes of inflammation or dysfunction. Could lifestyle changes help?
VERVE-102: One-and-Done Cholesterol Cure–Miracle or Mirage?
Can a "one-and-done" gene-editing infusion prevent heart attacks by permanently lowering LDL cholesterol? A peak behind the new VERVE-102.
Tick Bite Explosion: Stealth Infections Doctors May Miss
ER visits are soaring during this year's tick bite explosion. Learn about the hidden dangers beyond Lyme disease, including Bartonellosis!
Does Your Medicine Have a Boxed Warning? Why You Must Know!
The FDA has a designation for drug reactions it considers especially worrisome: BOXED WARNING. Do prescribers warn patients? Not always!
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