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Article imageJoe Graedon - August 18, 2025
Article imageJoe Graedon - August 18, 2025
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Serious Side Effects of Voltaren Gel Are Scary: High Blood Pressure!

People think that what goes on the skin stays on the skin? Topical NSAIDs get into tissues. Do doctors know the side effects of Voltaren Gel?

Joe Graedon - August 14, 2025

Rx for Disaster: Why Common Meds Are Silently Killing Older Americans!

Joe Graedon - August 11, 2025

Will People in Pain Suffer Because of FDA’s Scary Opioid Warnings?

Joe Graedon - August 6, 2025

New Concerns About Gabapentin and Pregabalin (Lyrica) for Nerve Pain

Joe Graedon - August 4, 2025

Cure or Curse? Why Do Medications That Heal Some, Harm Others?

Joe Graedon - August 4, 2025

How to Get Back to Sleep in the Middle of the Night

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Terry Graedon - August 3, 2025

Do Turmeric Supplements Have a Downside?

Many people take turmeric supplements for their anti-inflammatory benefits, but a recent case shows that such pills can also trigger autoimmune hepatitis.

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Terry Graedon - July 28, 2025

Is Aspirin Underutilized for Preventing Second Heart Attacks?

Guidelines recommend regular aspirin use to prevent second heart attacks. In the poorest countries, though, this cheap drug is underutilized.