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Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

What High Lp(a) Means Now: Risk Is Real, Treatment Is Murky

The Pelacarsen heart trial failed miserably. Now doctors wonder if lowering high Lp(a) matters though a heart attack connection seems strong.

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Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

Generic Drug Quality Quagmire: Do You Know Who Made Your Medicine?

Morning Brew investigates generic drug quality, FDA oversight and why some copycat medicines raise troubling questions. Joe G. is featured!

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Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

NasalCrom Is a Forgotten Allergy Treatment That Works!

If you are sneezing and sniffling you want an effective allergy treatment WITHOUT serious side effects. Cromolyn might be worth considering.

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Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

Aspirin vs. Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) or Eliquis (Apixaban) After Joint Surgery?

Are pricey anticoagulants better for preventing blood clots after joint replacement surgery? Aspirin and Xarelto (rivaroxaban) are compared.

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Joe Graedon - September 21, 2026

What’s In Your Armpits: Magnesium or Aluminum?

We're pitting magnesium vs. aluminum. Which is safer? Should you care what's in your armpits? Get 20% off our magnesium-rich deodorant!

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Terry Graedon - September 21, 2026

Are There Natural Remedies for Constipation?

A number of natural remedies for constipation work well. They include brewer's yeast, kiwifruit or a pumpkin-bran muffin.

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Terry Graedon - September 20, 2026

How to Use Soap in Bed for Nighttime Leg Cramps

To see whether soap in bed will protect you from leg cramps at night, unwrap a bar and put it under the bottom sheet or apply liquid soap.

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Terry Graedon - September 17, 2026

Show 1487: Hair Loss and Nail Problems: A Dermatologist’s Guide to What Actually Works

What actually works to reverse hair loss and solve nail problems? A dermatologist offers evidence-based advice.

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Joe Graedon - September 17, 2026

Measles Mess: How Much Worse Can This Get?

America’s Measles Mess has gone from bad to worse to deadly as cases climb and vaccination rates fall. How good is your protection?

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Terry Graedon - September 17, 2026

What Will the Coming Flu Season Be Like?

If the coming flu season follows Australia's recent pattern, it could be quite severe. Take steps to protect yourself from the flu.