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Article imageJoe Graedon - April 20, 2026
Article imageJoe Graedon - April 20, 2026
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The Informed Consent Charade: Are Patients Truly Protected?

Many patients sign "informed consent" forms without really understanding risks. The truth about surgery and medications may surprise you.

Joe Graedon - April 16, 2026

Anti-Amyloid Drugs: Breakthrough or Boondoggle Against Alzheimer’s?

Joe Graedon - April 15, 2026

PPI Use Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease

Terry Graedon - April 15, 2026

Will Drug-Resistant Infections Kill Millions?

Joe Graedon - April 13, 2026

OTC Drug Safety: Are We Playing Doctor At Our Peril?

Joe Graedon - April 13, 2026

Is Your Medication Causing Nightmares?

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Joe Graedon - April 8, 2026

Metformin Slows Prostate Cancer Growth and Simulates Exercise

Could a cheap drug for diabetes prevent or improve survival from many diverse cancers? Metformin appears to slow prostate cancer growth!

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Joe Graedon - April 5, 2026

Do Statins Impair Memory? The Evidence Keeps Evolving!

Statin-type cholesterol-lowering drugs such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin or rosuvastatin remain popular. Do statins impair memory?