Nov 11, 2026
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The NIH kidney institute says what cranberry can and cannot do for a bladder infection, and what helps more.
Nov 9, 2026
MedlinePlus explains why green potatoes and sprouts are off limits, and who to call if someone eats one.
The FDA's guidance on bagged greens, plus how to buy, store and handle fresh produce so it stays safe to eat.
Nov 6, 2026
NIDCR explains how plaque turns into tartar, who is most at risk, and what a dentist checks for gum disease.
The National Eye Institute explains what causes floaters, who gets them, and which symptoms mean go right away.
NIDDK explains why nerve damage can hide foot injuries and how a daily check helps you catch problems early.
Nov 4, 2026
NIST explains where alarms belong, what sets them off, the generator rule to follow and when a detector needs replacing.
The National Institute on Aging explains which common medicines mix badly with alcohol and why the risk grows as we get older.
NIH explains why a fast change in hearing needs a same-day call, who it tends to affect and what a doctor will check.
Oct 30, 2026
UCLA Health explains why moisture, heat and light weaken medicine, where to store it instead and how to tell when it has gone bad.
The FDA explains which allergy and cold medicines can affect driving, how long the effects can last and how to stay safe on the road.
Half of people with glaucoma do not know they have it, which is why the National Eye Institute urges regular dilated eye exams.
Oct 28, 2026
The FDA explains how grapefruit can raise or lower the amount of some drugs in your blood, and which other fruits act the same way.
KFF explains what you can change during the nearly 8-week window, who skips the comparison, and where to compare plans.
The EPA calls radon the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and a simple home test is the only way to know your level.
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Why some people lose the enzyme that digests milk, who is most likely to, and when a short lactose-free trial is sometimes used.
Oct 26, 2026
NIDDK on why delaying the bathroom can stretch the bladder, the early signs to watch for, and habits that help.
What the Task Force's B grade covers, why the start age moved to 40, and where other groups and the evidence past 74 differ.
Oct 23, 2026
The FDA explains why water and homemade saline put lens wearers at risk and how to lower the chance of infection.
MedlinePlus explains what ear wax does, why swabs backfire and when a blocked ear needs a provider.
Oct 21, 2026
What the FDA says about scored tablets, extended-release pills, storing split halves and switching brands.
What hoarseness is, the warning signs that call for a visit, and why the three-week mark matters.
What the NIH and the American College of Gastroenterology say about weight, smoking and other habits beyond meal timing.
Oct 16, 2026
Why the FDA says eye drops need extra care, which products to avoid, and what to do if a bottle gives you trouble.
Acetaminophen hides in cold medicines and prescription pain pills, and the FDA says to check labels for its abbreviations too.
