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When Good Doctors Give Bad Advice: How to Trust but Verify

Good doctors can make mistakes. Learn how to trust but verify medical advice, drug risks, interactions and side effects.

Joe Graedon - October 19, 2026

Shots vs. Wegovy Pills for Weight Loss and Heart Protection

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!

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Joe Graedon - October 12, 2026

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

For recurrent C. diff, a fecal transplant or newer microbiota therapy can restore healthy gut bacteria and help prevent relapse.

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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.