I'm Joe Gradyton and I'm Terry Grady. Welcome to this podcast of the People's Pharmacy.

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Have you ever had hiccups you couldn't get rid of?

There are lots of home remedies.

Maybe you have a favor to share. This is the People's Pharmacy with Terry and Joe Grady. Sometimes we can find a scientific explanation for why a remedy works.

At other times we have to rely on anecdotal evidence. How much does that matter to you?

Muscle cramps are common and painful. Years ago scientists talked about

dehydration and electrolytes, but that didn't explain how a sip of

pickle juice could stop a cramp quickly. Then the science caught up with the

coaches. Coming up on the people's pharmacy will take your calls about remedies for warts, pickups, and leg cramps. In the People's Pharmacy Health Headlines, COVID continues to surge.

The most recent report from the CDC shows that wastewater levels of the virus are very high in 27 states and high in 17 additional states.

Surveillance through public health departments and hospitals is limited, but indicates

high levels of COVID infection in communities.

The K.3.1.1 variant appears to be exceptionally contagious.

That's why people who have evaded COVID until now are coming down with symptoms.

This surge is occurring around the world.

When people are congested in coughing, they want relief.

A new investigative report from Bloomberg suggests that some house brands of the

expector in Guaiofenison may contain a carcinogen called benzene.

Guaiofenison is the active ingredient in extended release brand name Mucinix.

This familiar product contains an inactive ingredient called carbamir, made without benzene.

Less expensive house brands may be made with cheaper caromers,

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