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Joe Graedon - July 13, 2026

Blood Pressure Roulette: Is Finding the Right Drug Hit or Miss?

Finding the right blood pressure drug can feel like Blood Pressure Roulette. Side effects and inadequate follow-up often derail treatment.

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Terry Graedon - July 13, 2026

What Is the Best Approach to Overcome Constipation?

Fluid and fiber can help overcome constipation. Triphala from Ayurvedic medicine may help, as could avoiding foods that cause allergies.

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Joe Graedon - July 13, 2026

Prolotherapy: Can a Little Inflammation Help Joints Heal?

RICE suppresses inflammation. Prolotherapy tries to harness it. Could these injections promote healing, ease joint pain and stabilize ankles?

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Joe Graedon - July 13, 2026

Is Your Aluminum Antiperspirant Setting You Up for Smellier Armpits?

If you are like most people you use an aluminum antiperspirant daily. What happens if you stop? Body odor, right? Now there's an explanation.

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Joe Graedon - July 13, 2026

Mouthwash Kills Ticks on Contact…But Is It a Bad Idea?

Listerine mouthwash may kill ticks on contact, but dermatologists recommend removing them with a firm, steady pull. Use tweezers or a tool!

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Joe Graedon - July 12, 2026

Yellow Jacket Stings Ease Arthritis Pain

Some readers found that yellow jacket stings, painful as they are, banished arthritis pain for hours to days.

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Terry Graedon - July 12, 2026

Taking Thyroid Medicine Properly

Taking thyroid medicine with vitamin C but without coffee, fiber, food or minerals results in the best absorption and maximum effectiveness.

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Terry Graedon - July 9, 2026

Show 1479: Must You Shun the Sun to Save Your Skin?

People who shun the sun completely don't live as long. How can you save your skin sensibly? Also learn about eczema, psoriasis and Flonase.

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Joe Graedon - July 9, 2026

Do You Love Your Liver Enough?

Are you taking care of your liver? Coffee and soft drinks have different impacts. Curcumin may blunt the effects of fatty liver disease.

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Terry Graedon - July 9, 2026

Super Movers May Be Outracing Cognitive Decline

Super movers appear much less likely to experience cognitive decline or dementia than slow walkers. Is anything slowing you down?