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Can You Use Oil of Oregano with Confidence?
A reader reports recovering quickly from a common cold thanks to oil of oregano taken early. Is it contaminated with heavy metals?
Solutions For Split Fingertips
Old-fashioned ointments like Vicks or Bag Balm can soothe summertime rashes as well as heal split fingertips in winter.
Say Cheese! High-Fat Dairy Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risk
Could Cheddar or Brie help lower Alzheimer’s risk? A 25-year Swedish study challenges long-held fears about saturated fat.
Show 1456: Beyond the Label: The Transformative Power of Diagnosis
Two psychiatrists explain the transformative power of diagnosis, for better and for worse. We also examine the power of relationships.
Outbreak Update-2: Flu Surging, Norovirus Spiking, Measles Spreading
Flu, norovirus and measles are on the move! Our latest OUTBREAK UPDATE blends national data with real stories from readers. What's spreading?
Can Anti-Herpes Treatments Prevent Alzheimer’s? Sadly…NO!
There is some evidence that herpes viruses contribute to dementia. Could an antiviral drug like Valtrex prevent Alzheimer's? Apparently not!
Will Your Indoor Tanning Addiction Lead to Melanoma?
Certain young women are devoted to indoor tanning even though they are aware it increases their risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.
New Antibiotics to Treat Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
Drug-resistant gonorrhea has been spreading, so only one drug has been effective. Now FDA has approved two new antibiotics to treat it.
Saturated Fat Reconsidered: New Research Challenges Old Dogma
Is your doctor's nutrition advice outmoded? Many physicians still warn against saturated fat, though they need a more nuanced message.
How Can You Trust Incomplete Drug Side Effect Information?
Incomplete Drug Side Effect Information is a hidden problem in medicine. How side effects are missed or delayed-why patients must stay alert!
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