Breaking the Nail-Biting Habit

People who would like to drop their nail-biting habit may want to consider taking N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). Is there any scientific support?

How Can You Ease Scalp Itchiness?

Persistent scalp itchiness can be extremely hard to treat. Readers offer possible solutions; we advise them to make sure the benefits outweigh the risks.

Think Zinc for Hypertension

How do you control high blood pressure? Has anyone ever mentioned minerals like magnesium or zinc for hypertension?

Sugar and Milk Can Trigger Acne

Did you know that milk can trigger acne? Science now suggests that other foods, especially those high in sugar, may also promote acne.

Old-Fashioned Vicks VapoRub Vindicated

Celebrating Mothers: Exclusive Mother’s Day Sale at The People’s Pharmacy

Are People Getting Sick from Bird Flu? Quite Likely!

How many people have become sick from bird flu? The official report from the CDC suggests 1. We suspect a LOT more have caught H5N1. Why care?

Podcasts

Show 1384: Mending Mistrust–Can We Rebuild Faith in Medicine?

How can physicians rebuild faith in their care? They will need to practice honesty and integrity and avoid motivated reasoning.

Why Are Measles Outbreaks Growing?

The current measles outbreaks can be traced to infections among international travelers. More than 700 cases in the country could re-establish the virus.

What’s the Best Way to Treat Atrial Fibrillation?

AFib affects millions of people. What is the best way to treat atrial fibrillation? Are younger people developing AFib at an alarming rate?