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Joe Graedon - August 17, 2026

Lithium and Brain Health: Could a Deficiency Raise Alzheimer’s Risk?

Here's a fascinating question: could lithium deficiency contribute to cognitive impairment? Is there a link between lithium and brain health?

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Joe Graedon - August 17, 2026

Is It Possible to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease with Viagra (Sildenafil)?

Drug companies have left patients disappointed in their quest to prevent Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests Viagra might work.

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Joe Graedon - August 17, 2026

Can You Control Cholesterol Naturally?

Is it possible to control cholesterol naturally without taking a statin-type medicine? Readers and listeners say yes. Here is how they do it.

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Terry Graedon - August 17, 2026

How Can Chronic Insomniacs Stop Suffering from Sleep Deprivation?

All-nighters have worse consequences for chronic insomniacs than for people who normally sleep well. Are there natural ways to get to sleep?

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Terry Graedon - August 17, 2026

Natural Approaches for Arthritis May Provide Relief Without Serious Side Effects

There are lots of natural approaches for arthritis, including tart cherries, turmeric or grape juice & pectin.

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Joe Graedon - August 17, 2026

How Scary Is Stomach Paralysis with Ozempic and Wegovy?

Weight loss is hard. Drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are popular! But ileus & stomach paralysis with Ozempic and Wegovy are worrisome!

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Joe Graedon - August 13, 2026

When Heart Biomarkers Mislead: LDL Cholesterol, HDL and CRP Under Fire

Heart biomarkers mislead when good LDL, HDL and CRP numbers fail to prevent cardiovascular events. We should not ignore negative trials!

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Terry Graedon - August 13, 2026

Show 1483: Plant Power: Feed Your Gut and Fight Inflammation

If you feed your gut microbes with a wide variety of colorful foods from plants, they will help you fight inflammation.

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Joe Graedon - August 13, 2026

Explosive Diarrhea Won’t Disappear: The Cyclospora Outbreak Gets Personal

Why is the Cyclospora Outbreak still a mystery after 24,000 confirmed or suspected cases and hundreds hospitalized? Salmonella and Jalapeños?

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Terry Graedon - August 13, 2026

Show 1192: How a Scary Fungus-Candida auris-Is Threatening the World

Candida auris was virtually unknown 17 years ago. It has acquired resistance to antifungal meds. This scary fungus is causing a lot of misery