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Article imageJoe Graedon - May 18, 2026
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Is There a Downside to Ashwagandha?

You could use herbal medicine to reduce anxiety and treat insomnia. Digestive upset is a downside to ashwagandha. So is withdrawal.

Terry Graedon - May 18, 2026

How to Get Rid of a Wart with Tagamet (Cimetidine)

Joe Graedon - May 13, 2026

Dr. Marty Makary Couldn’t Heal the FDA–Now He’s Gone!

Terry Graedon - May 11, 2026

Will You Get Osteoporosis If You Take Omeprazole?

Terry Graedon - May 6, 2026

Will Ozempic Lead to Hair Loss?

Terry Graedon - May 5, 2026

How Slick Marketing Attempts to Humanize Pharmaceuticals

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Joe Graedon - May 4, 2026

Nicotine for Brain Power: Promise, Peril or Placebo?

Curiosity is growing for various cognitive enhancers. Nicotine for brain power delivers mixed & uncertain results: both positive and negative.

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Joe Graedon - May 4, 2026

Amlodipine (Norvasc) Side Effects Include Swollen Gums

Amlodipine (Norvasc) is thought to be a super safe blood pressure medicine. Many visitors report side effects including swollen gums & feet.