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Article imageJoe Graedon - March 9, 2026
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Health in a Hurry: Important Medical & Pharma News for 3-13-26

Today's Health in a Hurry: PFAS chemicals on produce, blood pressure and brain function, telehealth and FDA's side effect reporting system.

Joe Graedon - March 5, 2026

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

Joe Graedon - March 2, 2026

Nighttime Restless Legs Wreck Lives, Sleep, and Sanity

Joe Graedon - March 2, 2026

Falling Asleep with Zolpidem—and Waking up with Heartburn

Joe Graedon - February 26, 2026

Health in a Hurry: The Week’s Most Important Medical & Pharma News

Joe Graedon - February 23, 2026

Warned But Not Informed: The Truth About Drug Side Effects

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Joe Graedon - February 22, 2026

Is Diphenhydramine Sabotaging Your Brain While You Sleep?

Over-the-counter doesn’t mean harmless. Could the antihistamine diphenhydramine (DPH) be sabotaging your brain in OTC sleep aids?

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Dennis Miller, RPh - February 22, 2026

FDA Commissioner Makary Wants to Make Most Drugs OTC. Is He Joking?

The head of FDA suggests most drugs shouldn't require a prescription. A pharmacist responds with his objections to the idea.