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Article imageJoe Graedon - April 13, 2026
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OTC Drug Safety: Are We Playing Doctor At Our Peril?

The FDA wants more OTC medicines, but are they safe? OTC drug safety requires better pharmacist oversight. More behind the counter drugs?

Joe Graedon - April 5, 2026

Do Statins Impair Memory? The Evidence Keeps Evolving!

Joe Graedon - April 5, 2026

The Dangers of Diclofenac and Other NSAID Pain Relievers

Joe Graedon - April 1, 2026

Pills or Shots for Obesity? New Foundayo Pills vs. Oral Wegovy

Joe Graedon - April 1, 2026

Flu Kills. Antiviral Treatments Exist. Why Don’t We Use Them?

Joe Graedon - March 30, 2026

Generic Drug Failures: When Cheap Drugs Turn Costly

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Joe Graedon - March 30, 2026

How Can You Tell If You Need a Statin?

If you are a senior citizen the chances are very good that you will be told you need a statin. Will statins prolong your life? How much?

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Joe Graedon - March 30, 2026

NasalCrom (Cromolyn Sodium) Is Surprisingly Helpful for Allergies

Are you sneezing, sniffling and congested? Are allergies making you miserable? What About nighttime stuffiness? NasalCrom is an option.