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Nighttime Restless Legs Wreck Lives, Sleep, and Sanity

Often dismissed, this condition steals sleep and sanity. Learn how nighttime restless legs disorder upends lives—and how remedies might help.

Joe Graedon - February 23, 2026

Warned But Not Informed: The Truth About Drug Side Effects

Joe Graedon - February 22, 2026

Is Diphenhydramine Sabotaging Your Brain While You Sleep?

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?

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Joe Graedon - February 15, 2026

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

A nurse badly wants to quit smoking. Bupropion helps against cravings and improves her mood. Others report sex is enjoyable. Brand is pricey!

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Joe Graedon - February 11, 2026

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

Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia can be life threatening. Find out why cracks at the corners of the mouth may be an early tip off!