Teresa Graedon | The Seattle Times

July 3, 2019 at 8:00 am

Try this when the mosquitoes are bugging you

Why heat takes the itch out of bites, and the link between vitamin K and Coumadin.

June 27, 2019 at 10:00 am

Milk of magnesia provided jock-itch relief

Milk of magnesia may improve symptoms of a variety of skin itches. Plus: Melatonin is a safe and effective sleep aid for jet lag.

June 19, 2019 at 9:00 am

Dealing with swimmer’s ear

Swimmer’s ear is a summertime scourge. But while prescription medication is the way to go for a full-blown infection, there are preventive measures you can...

May 30, 2019 at 8:00 am

How does coffee impact digestion?

Scientists have shown that both regular and decaf coffee stimulate colon activity.

May 22, 2019 at 9:00 am

Try cornmeal for hard-to-treat nail fungus

Suffering from stubborn foot fungus? An unusual remedy involving cornmeal may help.

May 8, 2019 at 8:00 am

Can you get enough vitamin D from the sun?

Could going outside be as effective as vitamin D supplements? Are pecans heart-healthy? The People’s Pharmacy has answers.

April 24, 2019 at 8:00 am

Does pineapple juice get rid of hiccups?

A reader reports that pineapple juice cured a case of the hiccups. But how? Plus: Acupuncture proves to be a successful alternative therapy for restless...

April 17, 2019 at 8:00 am

Should you try to raise low cholesterol?

You probably know about the dangers of high cholesterol, but what about low cholesterol? Plus: A pharmacist explains how pharmacy substitutions work.

April 10, 2019 at 8:00 am

Did too much licorice lead to horrific leg cramps?

Q: I have always enjoyed black licorice sticks as a special treat. It never bothered me until I started eating bagfuls of German salted licorice....

April 4, 2019 at 8:00 am

Can honey protect the stomach from aspirin?

Also in People's Pharmacy: Krill oil for dry eyes; taking a probiotic to counteract antibiotic side effects.