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Article imageJoe Graedon - October 19, 2026
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What Can You Use for Psoriasis If You Can’t Afford Otezla?

One reader reports that apremilast (Otezla) works very well to control psoriasis. There are other options for people who can't afford Otezla.

Joe Graedon - October 19, 2026

Can You Overcome Long-Term Laxative Addiction?

Terry Graedon - October 15, 2026

Show 1491: Would Eating Better Reduce Brain Fog?

Joe Graedon - October 15, 2026

Blood Pressure Treatment Tradeoffs: Balancing Benefits and Risks

Joe Graedon - October 15, 2026

Don’t Eat After Dinner if You Love Your Liver!

Joe Graedon - October 12, 2026

Should We Laugh or Cry About Generic Drug Quality?

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Joe Graedon - October 12, 2026

Fecal Transplant: From “Yuck” Factor to FDA-Approved Therapy

For recurrent C. diff, a fecal transplant or newer microbiota therapy can restore healthy gut bacteria and help prevent relapse.

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Terry Graedon - October 12, 2026

How Can You Ease Heartburn Symptoms?

You don't have to take a PPI like omeprazole to ease heartburn symptoms. An antireflux lifestyle, including a low-carb diet, can help.