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Can You Get Shots to Protect You from Alzheimer Disease?

Several studies suggest that flu shots protect older adults from dementia as well as from infection. Regular immunizations seem to work best.

Joe Graedon - February 2, 2026

Can You Overcome an Afrin Addiction?

Joe Graedon - February 2, 2026

Can Medications Change Hair Color or Curl Your Hair?

Joe Graedon - January 29, 2026

Is the Diabetes Drug Jardiance Better Than Ozempic?

Terry Graedon - January 28, 2026

Defeating Insomnia Without Medications

Terry Graedon - January 26, 2026

Is Your Doctor Prescribing Inappropriate Medications?

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Joe Graedon - January 26, 2026

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

A brutal flu season and a forgotten lesson: Antiviral treatments can help, but most patients never get them in time. Why not?

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Joe Graedon - January 26, 2026

Nighttime Nasal Congestion | Is There a Non-Addictive Treatment?

When you cannot breathe through your nose it can be hard to sleep well. Nighttime nasal congestion is tricky to treat. What helps?