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Joe Graedon - May 6, 2024

How Scary is Stomach Paralysis with Ozempic and Wegovy?

Weight loss is hard. Drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are popular! But ileus & stomach paralysis with Ozempic and Wegovy are worrisome!

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Joe Graedon - May 6, 2024

Breaking the Nail-Biting Habit

People who would like to drop their nail-biting habit may want to consider taking N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). Is there any scientific support?

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Paul Grieselhuber - May 6, 2024

One Less Thing to Remember

We have a new way for you to access the important information in our ehealth guides. You won't need to remember a password!

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Terry Graedon - May 5, 2024

How Can You Ease Scalp Itchiness?

Persistent scalp itchiness can be extremely hard to treat. Readers offer possible solutions; we advise them to make sure the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Joe Graedon - May 5, 2024

Think Zinc for Hypertension

How do you control high blood pressure? Has anyone ever mentioned minerals like magnesium or zinc for hypertension?

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Joe Graedon - May 5, 2024

Sugar and Milk Can Trigger Acne

Did you know that milk can trigger acne? Science now suggests that other foods, especially those high in sugar, may also promote acne.

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Terry Graedon - May 5, 2024

Old-Fashioned Vicks VapoRub Vindicated

Science now supports using old-fashioned Vicks VapoRub to calm coughs. It can also help treat stubborn nail fungus and so much more.

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Joe Graedon - May 5, 2024

Common Pain Relievers (Aspirin and NSAIDs) Vs. Colorectal Cancer

How good is the evidence that aspirin or NSAIDs can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer? You might be surprised at the latest research!

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Joe Graedon - May 2, 2024

Are People Getting Sick from Bird Flu? Quite Likely!

How many people have become sick from bird flu? The official report from the CDC suggests 1. We suspect a LOT more have caught H5N1. Why care?