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Why Is the Sugar Substitute Erythritol Risky?

The non-nutritive sweetener erythritol is popular, but is it safe? Studies show it increases the risk for cardiovascular complications.

Joe Graedon - April 14, 2025

If You Report Drug Side Effects to the FDA Will It Still Be Listening?

Joe Graedon - April 10, 2025

Can GLP-1 Agonists Fix What Ails You — and Ward Off Dementia Too?

Joe Graedon - April 7, 2025

Online Prescribing: Convenience or Catastrophe?

Joe Graedon - April 7, 2025

Is Lp(a) the Best Kept Secret in Heart Disease?

Joe Graedon - April 3, 2025

Will Dangers of Antidepressants Shorten Your Life?

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Joe Graedon - March 31, 2025

Prostate Drugs Finasteride and Dutasteride May Shrink Prostate AND Penis

Finasteride and dutasteride shrink prostate glands but can have sexual side effects: lower libido and less pleasure. What about penis size?

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Joe Graedon - March 31, 2025

Is Your High Blood Pressure Reading due to Bad Measuring Technique?

Do you know if your blood pressure reading was done correctly? It is shocking how frequently BP measurement mistakes are made.