Whipped cream has been a big topic in the news recently. And it has nothing to do with short supplies. Earlier this year, the state of New York created a new law that banned the sale of canned whipped cream to people under 21. Some stores have begun to enforce the law, and many are…
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans, like me, who struggles with your weight, you may have new options. For some, diet and exercise can help but won’t cure the problem. But now, there’s a new drug introduced last year that many doctors think is a game changer. Many, including me, are skeptical, but…
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We all know the difference between horses and humans. Or at least I thought we did. But lately, I’ve been trying to understand why people would take a treatment meant for animals rather than something developed for humans. I realize that we can use some drugs for something other than their original purpose. But this…
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Have you ever seen or heard the ads that say do not use if allergic? I’ve noticed this wording used in many medication ads. So, how do you know if you’re allergic to something before you try it? I realize that the wording is likely needed to make the government happy, but…
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If you watch any news on TV, you’ve likely seen the ads for medications promoted by big pharma. And every ad has many, many disclaimers. And one thing that all these ads have in common, is the announcer reminding you to tell your doctor. Now, what you should tell them varies with every ad. But…
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I’ve never been a big fan of doctors and sadly have spent a lot of time with them this year. And of course visits to the doctors sometimes means being given prescription medication. And nowadays that makes me even more nervous…
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It’s almost impossible to avoid the barrage of drug ads on TV. And the list of side effects for most of these drugs gets longer and longer. I’ve also noticed that these side effects are getting stranger too…
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Well, it looks like another athlete has been suspended for taking banned substances. I wish I could say that I was shocked, or even that I care, but I’m over it. It’s become such a frequent occurrence that I rarely notice anymore…
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I wouldn’t say I led a sheltered life, but when it comes down to it I was just a simple Midwestern boy. Little did I realize back then just how much I was exposed to drugs…
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No, we’re not talking about the old Bon Jovi song in today’s podcast. We’re actually talking about bad medicine…
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