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Terry Graedon - March 5, 2026

Show 1464: Can Vaccines Protect the Brain from Dementia?

Getting a vaccination to prevent a shingles outbreak may also protect the brain from dementia. Three natural experiments offer support.

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Joe Graedon - March 5, 2026

Measles Outbreaks Surge as a Once-defeated Virus Strikes Back

Measles cases are rising fast: 1,189 cases in just two months! Are you still protected as measles outbreaks surge across the country?

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Joe Graedon - March 5, 2026

Can Lithium in Water or a Supplement Prevent Alzheimer Disease or Dementia?

Could lithium in water fend off Alzheimer's disease? A new study throws the low-dose lithium vs. dementia controversy into confusion.

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Terry Graedon - March 5, 2026

Can You Prevent Migraines by Changing Your Diet?

Avoiding trigger foods, including MSG and aged cheese, may help some sufferers prevent migraines. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic might, too.

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Joe Graedon - March 5, 2026

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

HMPV respiratory virus, generic Flovent inhaler arrives, nutrition in med schools, nuclear plant cancer study in this week's Health in a Hurry

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Joe Graedon - March 5, 2026

Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects: Fragile Bones to Vision Problems

It can take the FDA decades to discover bad drug reactions. Are there unexpected GLP-1 side effects with Ozempic and Wegovy that affect eyes?

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Terry Graedon - March 4, 2026

Is There Something Better Than Sleeping Pills to Help Teens Get the Sleep They Need?

Too many teens are sleep deprived. One used acupressure wrist bands and found them better than sleeping pills.

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Terry Graedon - March 4, 2026

Will Your Microbiome Save Your Life?

The gut microbiome has a significant impact on cancer treatment responses, but DTC laboratory tests do not appear to be reliable.

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Joe Graedon - March 2, 2026

Nighttime Restless Legs Wreck Lives, Sleep, and Sanity

Often dismissed, this condition steals sleep and sanity. Learn how nighttime restless legs disorder upends lives—and how remedies might help.

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Terry Graedon - March 2, 2026

How to Manage Your Heartburn Without Drugs

Numerous home remedies can help you manage your heartburn. Which one will work best for you? You'll need to try them to find out.