Pain Is Personal: Unexpected Gabapentin & Tramadol Side Effects

Pain meds affect people differently. Some get relief, while others develop troubling gabapentin or tramadol side effects or withdrawal.

Will Saline Irrigation Ease Sinus Congestion?

A simple saline solution can help rinse out nasal passages and ease sinus congestion. Acoustic resonance therapy is another nondrug option.

Watch the People’s Pharmacy Radio Show/Podcast Being Made!

Did you know that there is a People's Pharmacy nationally syndicated public radio show? Why not watch it being made? See the video podcast!

How Do Changes in the Vaccine Schedule Affect Adults?

A new vaccine schedule recommends protection against only 11 pathogens rather than the previous 17. Parents might still opt for all, though.

Bidets for Hemorrhoids? Readers Say Yes, Science Isn’t Sure

Are you afraid of bidets? Americans love toilet paper but people in Japan love bidets. What about bidets for hemorrhoids or UTIs? Science?

Spring Sale on People’s Pharmacy Body Care Products

Be sure to use the discount code Spring26 to get 15% off body care in our store from March 16 to April 11, 2026.

How Can You Get Skunk Smell Off Your Dog?

If your dog tangles with a skunk, do you know how to get skunk smell off its fur? Some readers praise Massengill douche; others prefer tomato juice.

How to Improve Cholesterol and Triglycerides with Krill Oil

Taking omega-3 fats from krill oil helped a reader reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure and stabilize an irregular heartbeat.

Podcasts

Show 1465: Food Fight! Should We Flip the Food Pyramid Upside-Down?

Do Hasslers (Difficult People) Speed Aging and Shorten Lifespan?

Do you think difficult people just make you feel miserable? Scientists suggest that social hasslers may also accelerate biological aging.