Joe Graedon

Q. My doctor prescribed 100 mg of metoprolol to control my blood pressure. After taking it for some time, I noticed that my once-thick blond hair had thinned considerably. I saw it on my hairbrush every morning when I styled my hair.

Q. My doctor prescribed 100 mg of metoprolol to control my blood pressure. After taking it for some time, I noticed that my once-thick blond hair had thinned considerably.

A. Scientists are beginning to look at this topic, although there are still very few studies.

Q. I developed C. diff as a result of taking the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. Even after treatment, the diarrhea would come right back. I read about fecal microbiota transplants because the C. diff was making me totally miserable.

Q. I developed C diff as a result of taking the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. Even after treatment, the diarrhea would come right back. I read about fecal microbiota transplants because the C diff was making me totally miserable.

Q. The internet is full of references to ivermectin being used to fight or avert cancer. Is there any empirical evidence, or is it all hype and anecdotal?

When I got a skin tag as a youngster, my mother tied black silk thread on it, and it fell off in less than a week. Now I live alone and can't tie thread around them.

Q. The internet is full of references to ivermectin being used to fight or avert cancer. Is there any empirical evidence, or is it all hype and anecdotal?

Q. You have written about the benefits of consuming rosemary water to keep the brain functioning well. This sounds delicious.

Q. You have written about the benefits of consuming rosemary water to keep the brain functioning well. This sounds delicious. I would love to preserve my cognitive performance, so I’d welcome any details.