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The Naltrexone Comeback: Less Alcohol Drinking, Less Pain?
Researchers are finding new uses for an old drug. The naltrexone comeback is helping people drink less, combat pain, and fight long COVID.
How to Ease Arthritic Knees with Natural Remedies
NSAIDs can ease pain in arthritic knees short term, but long-term side effects are troubling. Tai chi practice and natural approaches help.
What Are the Health Benefits of Coffee and Chocolate?
Learn about the health benefits of coffee and chocolate as well as tea. You don't have to feel guilty about your beverage!
Will Vitamin B1 Scare Mosquitoes Away?
Some readers report that taking vitamin B1 (thiamine) can deter mosquito bites. Where mosquitoes carry disease, using a proven repellent would be wise.
Show 1477: Answering Your Questions About Vision Problems
Retina specialist Dr. Sharon Fekrat will be in the WUNC studio to answer your questions about vision problems. 888-472-3366
Was Linus Pauling Right About Vitamin C for Cancer and Brain Health?
Could Linus Pauling have been right all along? New findings support Vitamin C for cancer, colds and brain health. Why does medicine resist?
The Ultimate Allergy Survival Guide: From Sneezing to Anaphylaxis
Could your allergies turn dangerous or even deadly? The Allergy Survival Guide reveals the hidden dangers of allergies and offers solutions.
Glucosamine and Dementia: Could An Arthritis Supplement Speed Alzheimer’s?
Could an arthritis remedy accelerate cognitive decline in vulnerable patients? The debate over glucosamine and dementia heats up.
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Will Exercise Help Wegovy Weight Loss Last?
Wegovy weight loss often brings muscle loss as well. That could be counteracted by exercise, but people seem to move less.
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