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Joe Graedon - December 1, 2025

Rethinking Saturated Fat: Were Nutrition Experts Wrong?

New research challenges long-held prohibitions—how long until nutrition experts start rethinking saturated fat restrictions? What about you?

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Joe Graedon - December 1, 2025

Getting the Drop on Winter Dandruff

Using a variety of dandruff shampoos and putting humidity back in the air can help control winter dandruff.

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Joe Graedon - December 1, 2025

Prednisone Withdrawal: Why Stopping Steroids Can Be So Miserable

Corticosteroids are prescribed to millions of people. Many may not be informed about side effects or strategies for prednisone withdrawal.

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Terry Graedon - December 1, 2025

Protecting Yourself from the Flu with Tamiflu

This year's flu shot may not work well against a new variant. Ask your doctor about protecting yourself from the flu with an antiviral drug.

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Joe Graedon - December 1, 2025

What’s the Story on Metformin for Diabetes?

Have you checked your blood sugar lately? Millions don't know they have elevated blood glucose levels. What about metformin for diabetes?

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Terry Graedon - December 1, 2025

Why Don’t Doctors Like to Prescribe Desiccated Thyroid Gland?

Many doctors believe that desiccated thyroid gland (Armour, etc.) is unreliable, but many patients feel better on it.

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Terry Graedon - December 1, 2025

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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Joe Graedon - November 27, 2025

See It, Fix It—A Dangerous Reflex That Took My Mother’s Life

Carotid artery surgery just failed a big test. My mom died after unnecessary heart surgery. Is the SEE IT—FIX IT reflex at work in the neck?

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Terry Graedon - November 27, 2025

Show 1336: How the Antiviral Gut Tackles Pathogens from the Inside Out (Archive)

Dr. Robynne Chutkan describes the importance of healthy gut microbes in helping the immune system control pathogens from the inside out.

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Joe Graedon - November 27, 2025

BREAKING: Subclade K Influenza is Escaping Flu Shot Protection

Is Subclade K influenza gaining ground faster than the CDC's surveillance system can keep up? Is the 2025 flu shot less effective than usual?