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Article imageTerry Graedon - October 19, 2026
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Women Have New Options to Treat Symptoms of Menopause

Gynecologists are embracing hormone therapies to treat symptoms of menopause. They also have nonhormonal options for women who prefer those.

Joe Graedon - October 19, 2026

Can You Overcome Long-Term Laxative Addiction?

Terry Graedon - October 15, 2026

Show 1491: Would Eating Better Reduce Brain Fog?

Joe Graedon - October 15, 2026

Blood Pressure Treatment Tradeoffs: Balancing Benefits and Risks

Joe Graedon - October 15, 2026

Don’t Eat After Dinner if You Love Your Liver!

Joe Graedon - October 12, 2026

Fecal Transplant: From “Yuck” Factor to FDA-Approved Therapy

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Terry Graedon - October 12, 2026

How Can You Ease Heartburn Symptoms?

You don't have to take a PPI like omeprazole to ease heartburn symptoms. An antireflux lifestyle, including a low-carb diet, can help.

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Joe Graedon - October 12, 2026

Is Lp(a) Contributing to Mysterious Heart Attacks?

Doctors measure LDL-C, HDL-C and triglycerides but Lp(a) is contributing to a LOT of heart disease? Could aspirin be helpful if Lp(a) is high?