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Restless Legs Drugs and Compulsive Gambling: A Hidden Danger

Some medicines can hijack impulse control. Restless legs drugs have been linked to compulsive gambling and other risky behaviors.

Joe Graedon - March 2, 2026

Nighttime Restless Legs Wreck Lives, Sleep, and Sanity

Joe Graedon - March 2, 2026

Falling Asleep with Zolpidem—and Waking up with Heartburn

Joe Graedon - February 26, 2026

Health in a Hurry: The Week’s Most Important Medical & Pharma News

Joe Graedon - February 23, 2026

Warned But Not Informed: The Truth About Drug Side Effects

Joe Graedon - February 22, 2026

Is Diphenhydramine Sabotaging Your Brain While You Sleep?

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Dennis Miller, RPh - February 22, 2026

FDA Commissioner Makary Wants to Make Most Drugs OTC. Is He Joking?

The head of FDA suggests most drugs shouldn't require a prescription. A pharmacist responds with his objections to the idea.

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Joe Graedon - February 16, 2026

If You Take Paxlovid, What’s the Cost? Will You Get Over COVID More Quickly?

How well does Paxlovid prevent serious illness or death from COVID-19? If people take Paxlovid, how much will it cost? The price is scary!