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Show 1472: Beyond Lyme: Stealth Infections from Flea and Tick Bites
Flea and tick bites can be much more serious than you may think. These arthropods transmit dangerous pathogens, including Bartonella.
Nicotine for Brain Power: Promise, Peril or Placebo?
Curiosity is growing for various cognitive enhancers. Nicotine for brain power delivers mixed & uncertain results: both positive and negative.
Were the Boy Scouts Right That Nail Polish Works for Chigger Bites?
Dermatologists tell us that nail polish is absolutely ineffective against chigger bites. Boy Scouts and readers insist that nail polish works!
10 Favorite Wart Remedies That Work!
We've been collecting wart remedies for 50+ years. The challenge: topical vs. systemic treatment. We offer LOTS of options including Tagamet!
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Side Effects Include Swollen Gums
Amlodipine (Norvasc) is thought to be a super safe blood pressure medicine. Many visitors report side effects including swollen gums & feet.
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Curing Hair and Facial Dandruff
Facial dandruff is called seborrheic dermatitis, and it is usually caused by overgrowth of yeast called Malassezia. Zinc pyrithione works!
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?
Are GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Stealing Muscle Strength?
New data suggests GLP-1 weight loss drugs could be sapping strength. What can people taking such medications do to prevent muscle loss?
Bee Sting Therapy (Apitherapy) for Arthritis Pain
Have you ever heard of bee sting therapy (aka apitherapy)? Modern medicine has pretty much ignored this old approach. Readers say it works!
Show 1471: Broken Bills: Why Americans Pay Twice as Much for Less Care
Americans pay twice as much for health care as people in other places. How can you manage your hospital bill so it doesn't break you?
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