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The pharmaceutical industry is issuing new guidelines for prescription drug advertising to consumers. We talk with Ken Johnson, Senior Vice President of PhRMA, to find out what they are.
New research shows that compounds in dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and cholesterol. We talk with a key investigator, Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg of Tufts University, about these intriguing findings.
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About the Author
Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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