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Drug Side Effects

Article imageJoe Graedon - March 23, 2026
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What’s Good for the Heart May Not be Good for the Brain

Researchers wondered whether aggressive BP control, intense statin therapy and exercise would be good for the brain. Results were surprising.

Joe Graedon - March 23, 2026

Drug Ads’ Death Watch: What Happened to the FDA’s Crackdown?

Joe Graedon - March 19, 2026

Does Everyone Over 75 Need Statins to Lower Cholesterol?

Joe Graedon - March 19, 2026

Who Should Be Taking Metformin Against Cancer?

Joe Graedon - March 16, 2026

Pain Is Personal: Unexpected Gabapentin & Tramadol Side Effects

Joe Graedon - March 12, 2026

Health in a Hurry: Important Medical & Pharma News for 3-13-26

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Joe Graedon - March 9, 2026

Restless Legs Drugs and Compulsive Gambling: A Hidden Danger

Some medicines can hijack impulse control. Restless legs drugs have been linked to compulsive gambling and other risky behaviors.

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Joe Graedon - March 9, 2026

PPI Side Effects: Fearmongering or Legitimate Warning?

Millions take heartburn drugs daily. But growing research raises concerns about long-term PPI side effects: kidney, bone and heart risks.