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

Major medical and pharma stories for 2-27-26 in our new HEALTH IN A HURRY section, with context on why this week’s health news matters.

Dennis Miller, RPh - February 22, 2026

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

Joe Graedon - February 16, 2026

If You Take Paxlovid, What’s the Cost? Will You Get Over COVID More Quickly?

Joe Graedon - February 16, 2026

Are Statin Side Effects “Fake Medical News” or an Inconvenient Truth?

Joe Graedon - February 15, 2026

Bupropion Helps With Mood, Sex and Quitting Smoking, but At What Cost?

Joe Graedon - February 11, 2026

Curing Cracks at Corners of the Mouth Saved Mom’s Life

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Joe Graedon - February 9, 2026

Can You Get Shots to Protect You from Alzheimer Disease?

Several studies suggest that flu shots protect older adults from dementia as well as from infection. Regular immunizations seem to work best.

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Joe Graedon - February 2, 2026

“PM” Pills, Brain Fog, and Risk: America’s First Antihistamine Under Fire

The sedating antihistamine in "PM" pills for pain has some experts worried. Is diphenhydramine affecting cognitive function and brain health?