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Radio Shows (Nov 22)
703 Health News Update
A large trial of Crestor was stopped early because it reduced inflammation and the risk of a heart attack. How should we interpret the JUPITER trial, and what does it mean for you? People eligible for Medicare Part D must...
Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Nov 20)
Listerine Conquers Athlete's Foot
Q. A few weeks ago I heard Listerine mentioned for jock itch. I didn’t have jock itch, but I was suffering from a very persistent case of athlete's foot. I had used several over-the-counter medications for weeks with no results....
Pharmacy Q&A (Nov 19)
Zinc Oxide Cream for Hemorrhoids
Q. Someone wrote to you about using zinc oxide as a deodorant. I tried it but it didn't work for me.At the same time my hemorrhoids were burning and itching, and even Preparation H didn't seem to help. Since zinc...
Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Nov 18)
Finding Natural Approaches to ADD
Q. I have a 17-year-old son that I have suspected for years has a mild form of ADD. He tells me he seems to be bombarded with information like hundreds of highways leading to his brain at one time.He's willing...
Free Podcast (Nov 17)
702 Surviving Cancer: Evan Handler
Twelve years ago, we spoke with actor Evan Handler about his fascinating book Time on Fire: My Comedy of Terrors. It described his battle with acute myeloid leukemia in his early 20s. Since that time, Evan Handler has won acclaim...
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Editorial (Nov 17)
How Safe Are Drugs for Strong Bones?
We are often asked about long-term side effects of medications people will be taking for a long time. Drugs to treat osteoporosis are usually taken for years, if not decades.FDA usually does not require long-term tests to determine safety. As...
Herb & Home Remedy Q&A (Nov 17)
Don't Poison Pooch with Gin-Soaked Raisins
Q. I have an elderly dog suffering from painful arthritis in knee and hip. Can I use the gin soaked golden raisins with her safely? How many?She's been X-rayed so I know it's arthritis. She hobbles around painfully. I'm already...
Pharmacy Q&A (Nov 17)
Protecting Dry, Cracked Skin
Q. Every winter my skin gets awfully dry and itchy. My hands and particularly my fingertips really suffer. At times they crack and bleed. I heard that you have written about solutions for these problems. I would be so grateful...
Pharmacy Q&A (Nov 17)
Don't Combine Cranberries with Coumadin
Q. I am having trouble leveling out my Coumadin. Many foods are not included on the list the dietitian gave me. Cranberries are a puzzle, for instance. The nurse says eat them; the doctor says don’t. Can I eat cranberries...
Radio Shows (Nov 15)
702 Surviving Cancer: Evan Handler
Twelve years ago, we spoke with actor Evan Handler about his fascinating book Time on Fire: My Comedy of Terrors. It described his battle with acute myeloid leukemia in his early 20s. Since that time, Evan Handler has won acclaim...
In Our Herb Library:
Chamomile
Two different plants carry the common name chamomile. One of them, M. chamomilla, is sometimes referred to as Hungarian, German, or genuine chamomile to distinguish it from C. nobile, Roman or English chamomile. The older terminology for C. nobile is...
In Home Remedies:
Fennel for Flatulence
We have received numerous solutions for flatulence, but this one seems the most popular. A physician's wife wrote to tell us that her husband's serious gas problem was solved when he followed this advice from a Hungarian masseuse: 1 tablespoon...
