In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader wondering how to remove dust mites.

The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.

People who lived longer had lower piRNA levels, suggesting these molecules may play a direct role in how long we live.

New research sheds light on what drives reddish water to emerge from underground to pour onto the Taylor Glacier.

In a recent paper published in Antarctic Science, researchers propose that the reddish coloration at Blood Falls could be the product of pressure variations beneath nearby glaciers. The crushing weight of the glacier exerts enough pressure on the salty water below,

The principle behind cancer-spotting blood tests is relatively simple. Some, like Galleri, analyse DNA fragments shed by cancer cells, whereas others look for proteins or metabolites that those cells produce. Cancerguard, a rival test developed by Exact Sciences, an American company, combines multiple approaches.

As people age, it becomes harder to know who is on track for healthy years ahead and who may be at higher risk for serious decline. A new study suggests that part of the answer may already be circulating in the bloodstream.

Kombucha is typically considered healthy, but does the added sugar in the fermented tea spike your blood sugar? Here's what research and experts say.