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Joe Graedon - April 27, 2026

Drug Effectiveness: The Missing Number Behind Every Prescription

Has a health professional ever described drug effectiveness in a way you could understand? Discover how to learn the true benefits of meds.

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Terry Graedon - April 27, 2026

How Can You Counteract Muscle Pain from Statins?

Curcumin from turmeric may help counteract muscle pain from statins. So might CoQ10, helping people who need a statin despite side effects.

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Terry Graedon - April 27, 2026

What Are the Consequences of Excess Zinc?

We all need adequate zinc, but taking excess zinc in supplements could mess with copper and iron absorption.

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Joe Graedon - April 27, 2026

For a Healthy Liver, Drink Coffee, Not Alcohol

Drinking alcohol regularly endangers the liver. Consuming coffee or tea, on the other hand, can help promote a healthy liver.

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Joe Graedon - April 27, 2026

How to Soothe Allergy Symptoms Without Serious Side Effects

Are you looking for safer treatments for allergy symptoms? Tired of steroid sprays or antihistamines? Readers share ideas for symptom relief.

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Terry Graedon - April 27, 2026

Can You Ease Sinus Woes Without Decongestants?

One reader found that dropping dairy products eliminated sinus woes. You might try a SONU headband for sound instead of steroids.

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Joe Graedon - April 27, 2026

Pills or Shots for Obesity? New Foundayo Pills vs. Oral Wegovy

Wegovy vs. Foundayo: which weight-loss pill works better, costs less and is easier to take? These two obesity drugs are fighting for your $$$.

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Terry Graedon - April 23, 2026

Show 1470: Why Your Doctor Should Prescribe Exercise to Treat Depression, Cancer & Aging

When doctors prescribe exercise, will we become more active? Exercise can help counter depression and cancer-related fatigue.

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Joe Graedon - April 23, 2026

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?

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Terry Graedon - April 23, 2026

mRNA Offers Promise Against Pancreatic Cancer

New treatments described at AACR offer promise against pancreatic cancer. This deadly disease kills 50,000 Americans annually.