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Terry Graedon - October 15, 2026

Show 1491: Would Eating Better Reduce Brain Fog?

If you have been struggling to remember things and focus your attention, changing your eating pattern might be the key to reduce brain fog.

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Joe Graedon - October 15, 2026

Blood Pressure Treatment Tradeoffs: Balancing Benefits and Risks

How low should you go? Lowering BP prevents strokes, but blood pressure treatment tradeoffs may include fainting and falls in older adults.

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Terry Graedon - October 15, 2026

Continuous Glucose Monitor Helps People Who Don’t Need Insulin

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can reveal how foods affect your blood sugar. Devise a diet for optimal response. An OTC CGM is coming.

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Joe Graedon - October 15, 2026

Don’t Eat After Dinner if You Love Your Liver!

Do you love your liver enough? New research suggests that people who care about liver health should STOP SNACKING after dinner!

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Terry Graedon - October 15, 2026

Exercise Is Effective Treatment for Psychological Depression

Many studies demonstrate that exercise is effective in treating and preventing depression. Take at least 7,500 steps a day to lower risk.

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Joe Graedon - October 15, 2026

How Does Drinking Tea Affect the Risk for Osteoporosis?

A Chinese study indicates that people who drink tea moderately often have better bone density and a lower risk for osteoporosis.

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Joe Graedon - October 15, 2026

Sorry for the People’s Pharmacy Poop Out: New Sale for Your Patience

Save 25% on any of our magnesium rich deodorants or Urea Skin Relief. There are also guides and books on sale! Use Discount Code: PP25

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Joe Graedon - October 12, 2026

Should We Laugh or Cry About Generic Drug Quality?

John Oliver makes concerns about generic drug quality funny, but shortages, overseas manufacturing and FDA oversight are no laughing matter.

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Joe Graedon - October 12, 2026

Fecal Transplant: From “Yuck” Factor to FDA-Approved Therapy

For recurrent C. diff, a fecal transplant or newer microbiota therapy can restore healthy gut bacteria and help prevent relapse.

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Terry Graedon - October 12, 2026

How Can You Ease Heartburn Symptoms?

You don't have to take a PPI like omeprazole to ease heartburn symptoms. An antireflux lifestyle, including a low-carb diet, can help.