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

Dr. Marty Makary just “resigned” from the FDA…or was he pushed out? Is this the end of transparency? Will drug ads continue to flourish?

Terry Graedon - May 5, 2026

How Slick Marketing Attempts to Humanize Pharmaceuticals

Joe Graedon - May 4, 2026

Nicotine for Brain Power: Promise, Peril or Placebo?

Joe Graedon - May 4, 2026

Amlodipine (Norvasc) Side Effects Include Swollen Gums

Joe Graedon - May 4, 2026

Are GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Stealing Muscle Strength?

Joe Graedon - April 27, 2026

Drug Effectiveness: The Missing Number Behind Every Prescription

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Terry Graedon - April 27, 2026

How Can You Counteract Muscle Pain from Statins?

Curcumin from turmeric may help counteract muscle pain from statins. So might CoQ10, helping people who need a statin despite side effects.

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Joe Graedon - April 27, 2026

How to Soothe Allergy Symptoms Without Serious Side Effects

Are you looking for safer treatments for allergy symptoms? Tired of steroid sprays or antihistamines? Readers share ideas for symptom relief.