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Terry Graedon - November 5, 2026

Show 1494: When Cancer Changes Your Future, How Do You Live Today?

Our guest is a nonsmoking physician with advanced lung cancer. He tells us about the importance of hope when cancer changes your future.

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Joe Graedon - November 5, 2026

Flu Is Mutating: Could Cold and Flu Remedies Make Things Worse?

Could cold and flu remedies interfere with immunity? Research raises questions about fever reducers and influenza recovery.

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Terry Graedon - November 5, 2026

Kids Moving Too Fast on e-Bikes and e-Scooters Are Racking up Injuries

Zooming around on e-scooters or e-bikes looks like fun, but it may put kids at risk for injuries, especially brain injuries.

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Terry Graedon - November 5, 2026

For Healthy Heart and Kidneys, Avoid Energy Drinks and Other Sugary Drinks

Sugary drinks put a strain on the kidneys, especially when the weather is hot or people are exercising hard. Energy drinks may harm the heart.

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Terry Graedon - November 5, 2026

Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet as People Grow Older

To get the considerable health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, load your plate with vegetables and herbs and dress them with olive oil.

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Terry Graedon - November 5, 2026

mRNA Vax: A Possible Promise Against Pancreatic Cancer?

New treatments described at AACR offer promise against pancreatic cancer. FDA is reviewing one. This disease kills 50,000 Americans annually.

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Joe Graedon - November 5, 2026

Chemicals and Your Chance of Parkinson Disease or Psoriasis

Chronic exposure to air pollution may increase your chance of Parkinson disease in the future. Cleaning up sources should be a priority.

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Joe Graedon - November 2, 2026

Could Hypotension Be the Other Silent Killer? Dizziness, Falls and Dementia

Low blood pressure can cause dizziness, falls and fainting. Learn why HYPOtension deserves as much attention as HYPERtension! What to do?

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Terry Graedon - November 2, 2026

How to Calm a Cough Naturally

Thymol in Vicks VapoRub or thyme tea can help calm a cough naturally. Wearing wet socks to bed may also use the same channels.