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Joe Graedon - February 9, 2026

Can You Get Shots to Protect You from Alzheimer Disease?

Several studies suggest that flu shots protect older adults from dementia as well as from infection. Regular immunizations seem to work best.

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Joe Graedon - February 9, 2026

Looking Beyond the Usual for Dry Skin Solutions

What dry skin solutions do you prefer? Our high-potency Urea Skin Relief is on sale from now through Valentine's Day. Code: Valentine14

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Joe Graedon - February 9, 2026

Blood Pressure Measurement Mistakes and Misdiagnoses

Stress and poor technique can inflate BP readings. Learn how blood pressure measurement mistakes lead to misdiagnosis and over treatment.

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Joe Graedon - February 9, 2026

What Should You Know About Vaccine Effectiveness?

How well is this year's flu vaccine working? How about tetanus or whooping cough vaccines? What you should know about vaccine effectiveness!

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Joe Graedon - February 9, 2026

Will Hot Peppers Improve Your Health and Help Your Love Life?

Do you like spicy food? If so, you may be adding years to your life! Learn about the health benefits and anti-cancer activity of hot peppers.

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Joe Graedon - February 9, 2026

From Seasonal Sniffles to Constant Congestion: Controlling Year-Round Allergies

Seasonal allergies are bad enough, but year-round allergies can make life miserable. Do you wake up with a stuffy nose? We've got solutions!

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Terry Graedon - February 8, 2026

How Can You Keep Plantar Warts from Recurring?

Many remedies can help you get rid of warts on the soles of your feet. Which ones can prevent those plantar warts from recurring? Listerine?

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Joe Graedon - February 5, 2026

Flu Watch #6: The Flu Isn’t Finished and Measles Is Surging!

You were the told flu was trending down, but it is now rebounding and measles is on the march: Flu Watch #6 reveals what the the CDC missed

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Joe Graedon - February 5, 2026

Infections and Dementia: Are Viruses and Bacteria Driving Alzheimer Disease?

What is at the root cause of Alzheimer disease? The latest research reinforces a connection between infections and dementia. New Treatments...

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Terry Graedon - February 4, 2026

What Health Factors Could Lead to Exceptional Longevity?

Scientists report that people with exceptional longevity have normal values of many blood biomarkers but inherit long-life genes.