We invite you to tune in to our award-winning radio show. It is heard by more than 250,000 other listeners on over 200 radio stations around the country. These are listener-supported stations, and we urge you to pledge your support to your local station at fund-raising time. That is how public radio stays healthy.
Hear How You Can Take Control of Your Health:
Each week you can hear the latest expert opinions on cutting edge medical research and get real news you can use to take control of your own health. The People’s Pharmacy is your source for audible health information. You’ll learn about breaking news on drugs and the top health headlines of the week. You can also learn about effective alternative therapies, including using herbs and home remedies for common ailments. We are here to help you become your own best health advocate.
Recent shows include:
How Well Does the FDA Monitor Drug Quality?
The Science Supporting Home Remedies
Breaking the Cycle of Food Cravings
Winterizing Your Skin and Hair
Why Overcoming Loneliness Is Crucial for Your Health
Managing Meat Allergy and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
There are also shows about health controversies, such as:
Are You Risking Your Life Trusting Mail Order Medicines?
What Have We Learned About Long COVID?
Think Different About Alzheimer Disease
The Hidden Epidemic of Eating Disorders
Lessons Learned from Long Illness
Don’t miss shows on alternative approaches such as
Practicing Compassion as a Wonder Drug
America’s Pharmacist Compares Natural Healing and Pharmaceuticals
The Plant Hunter’s Quest for Nature’s Next Medicines
Harnessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve
How the First Survivors of Alzheimer’s Saved Their Brains
Each of these shows features a top expert (or several) offering a nontraditional perspective on common health complaints.
You can find a list of public radio stations that carry The People’s Pharmacy here. If your local public radio station doesn’t broadcast our show, let your program director know that you’d like to be able to listen to our radio show. But if you can’t, or you just missed an episode, that doesn’t mean you have to go without.
Listen to the Podcast:
You can download a podcast (a digital copy) of our most recent shows, and never miss another episode. When you subscribe to our podcast, episodes will be automatically downloaded to your computer or smartphone. You can find The People’s Pharmacy podcast among the Apple offerings. Click here to navigate there directly.
You can also find us at Apple podcasts or stream episodes directly from the show page on this website.