How Can You Make Plantar Warts Disappear?

Remedies to make plantar warts disappear range from simple–soaking the foot in hot water or Listerine–to complex, such as silver duct tape.

The New Alzheimer Biomarker versus Nuns Who Defied Dementia

A new Alzheimer biomarker predicts dementia decline. The long-running Nun Study reveals why plaques and tangles do not tell the whole story.

Podcasts

Show 1446: The Science of Strong Bones: Lifestyle, Medication and Movement (Archive)

For strong bones, you need weight-bearing exercise and a diet with adequate protein, vitamin D and calcium. Certain drugs can weaken bone.

The Cyclospora Outbreak That Will Not Quit: Who Dropped the Ball?

The diarrhea debacle blame game continues. The Cyclospora outbreak keeps growing as federal officials struggle to explain what went wrong.

Listen to Music to Stay Sharp and Other Steps to Prevent Dementia

Could listening to or playing music be one of the key steps to prevent dementia? A new study says YES! Other strategies also hold promise.

Medicine to Ease Rosacea

Dermatologists may prescribe topical treatments including ivermectin to ease rosacea. Light therapy may also help.

Pharma’s Quiet Admission: We Often Do Not Know Exactly How a Drug Works

Too often, scientists have a limited understanding of what a medicine is doing in the body. That should be Pharma's quiet admission.

Unexpected GLP-1 Side Effects: Fragile Bones to Vision Problems

It can take the FDA decades to discover bad drug reactions. Are there unexpected GLP-1 side effects with Ozempic and Wegovy that affect eyes?

Hidden Hazards: What Disappearing Tire Tread Leaves Behind

From disappearing tire dust to PFAS and plastics, hidden chemical hazards surround us. Discover practical ways to reduce your exposures.

Skin Fungus Succumbs to Household Products You May Already Have