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Will Garlic Ward Off Colds?
How can you use garlic or onions to ward off colds? Some families share their favorite home remedies to help you stay healthy.
Why Buproprion Smells Bad: Uncovering the Mystery of a Stinky Drug
When food smells bad we know not to eat it. It could be spoiled. What should we do if an antidepressant like bupropion smells bad?
What Is Blackseed Oil Good For?
Blackseed oil, derived from Nigella sativa, has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Studies are promising but inconclusive.
Do Turmeric Supplements Have a Downside?
Many people take turmeric supplements for their anti-inflammatory benefits, but a recent case shows that such pills can also trigger autoimmune hepatitis.
Acetaminophen Is Safe for Your Stomach, Right? Maybe Not!
Most health professionals think acetaminophen is safe. They don't worry about stomach upset or kidney problems. Should they be more careful?
What Is the Best Treatment for DCIS?
Ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, poses a dilemma for doctors and patients: to treat or not to treat? What treatment is best?
Should You Take Vitamin D Supplements for Stronger Bones?
The US Preventive Services Task Force says that vitamin D supplements with or without calcium don't lead to stronger bones.
Did You Catch Flu, RSV, COVID or Whooping Cough? Are You Contagious?
Did you catch flu yet? Will you be spreading it or colds, COVID, RSV, norovirus or whooping cough? How long will you be contagious?
Show 1312: Fiber, Phytonutrients and Healthy Soil (Archive)
In these interviews, learn how the microbiome of the soil affects phytonutrients of food. Fiber is also crucial for our health.
Cooking Oil Confusion: What’s Best, Olive or Canola?
Health professionals have been at war because of cooking oil confusion. Some say omega-6 PUFAs are great. Others insist they cause great harm
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