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726 Generic Drug Controversy

June 8, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Generic drugs are supposed to be identical to their brand-name counterparts, but they are much cheaper. That's why so many insurance companies and HMOs insist upon their use. Reports have been cropping up that suggest not all generic drugs meet... (Read More)

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725 Allergy and Asthma

June 1, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Molds and pollen from grasses and trees trigger allergies that cause a lot of misery. Red, itchy eyes and runny noses are often accompanied by cognitive fogginess. Judgment may be affected. But the common treatments, especially OTC antihistamines, may not... (Read More)

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724 Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

May 26, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are both elusive and debilitating conditions. They are difficult to diagnose and even trickier to treat. Many physicians chalk them up to psychosomatic problems and don‚Äôt have much to offer patients. The CDC counts these... (Read More)

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723 Traditional Diets

May 18, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Our ancestors survived without supermarkets, by growing and preparing their own food. Some of their traditional ways of cooking, that involve fermenting foods like sauerkraut or sourdough bread, are sliding into oblivion. Our guest, Sally Fallon, has been bucking the... (Read More)

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722 Tick-Borne Diseases

May 11, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Ticks are almost everywhere, and wherever they go, they are out for blood. With so many ticks in woods and fields across the country, there is a growing risk of tick bites. They can transmit disease. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever... (Read More)

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675 Exercise and the Brain (Archive 5/2/09)

May 4, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Exercise is essential for keeping the heart and circulatory system healthy. It helps, too, to moderate blood sugar and control metabolism. Now, animal research suggests that physical fitness also benefits the brain. Guest: John Ratey, MD, is an associate clinical... (Read More)

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679 What Expert Patients Can Teach Us (Archive)

April 27, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Everyone needs health care at some point, and in today‚Äôs complex health-care system, patients are at risk for errors. Some people with chronic illnesses who have logged a lot of time in hospitals have thought hard about how patients can... (Read More)

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720 Brain Nutrition

April 13, 2009 in Free Podcast

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We've always heard that you are what you eat. Research shows that diet can have an impact on heart health. Can we improve our brain function by paying attention to nutrition? Dr. James Joseph and his colleagues have investigated the... (Read More)

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639 Medical Errors (Archive)

April 6, 2009 in Free Podcast

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The Institute of Medicine reports that the average patient experiences at least one error every day he is hospitalized. The annual death toll from medical errors is estimated at 44,000 to 98,000 Americans. How can you protect yourself or a... (Read More)

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719 Global Obesity

March 30, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Over the last several decades, the American waistline has been expanding relentlessly. But obesity is not only a problem in our country; it has now spread around the world. We explore the causes and possible cures for global obesity. Nutrition... (Read More)

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718 Health News Update

March 23, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Peanut allergies can be life threatening, but scientists are finding new ways to reduce the danger. Good medical care requires the right diagnosis along with the proper treatment. We talk with an expert on patient safety about the hazards of... (Read More)

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674 Advances in Headache Treatment (Archive)

March 16, 2009 in Free Podcast

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The very medicines many people take to relieve pain may actually be causing their headaches. A vicious cycle of pain relievers is behind too many cases of chronic headache. How can you break out of this insidious cycle? Guest: Joel... (Read More)

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717 Health News Update

March 9, 2009 in Free Podcast

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More than a million people get an angioplasty, stent or bypass surgery each year. How many of these costly procedures are really essential? Guidelines for cardiologists have proliferated in the last decade, but how many of these recommendations are based... (Read More)

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716 Living in Balance

March 2, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Next time on the People’s Pharmacy, We talk with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog about getting our lives back in balance. Grandmothers all over the world have some common sense recommendations about sleep, exercise, diet and social support. What does science... (Read More)

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715 Back Pain

February 23, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. Nearly everyone has a sore back at some time or another, but some people are incapacitated for long periods of time. How should back pain be treated?... (Read More)

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714 Health News Update

February 16, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Exercise has a reputation for improving health. Just how much does it take to improve your quality of life? People are often told to lose weight or quit smoking, but they have trouble following through. Do financial incentives help? Some... (Read More)

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672 Vitamin D (Archive)

February 9, 2009 in Free Podcast

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The New York Times recently suggested that vitamin D may become the nutrient of the decade. The CDC estimates that more than half the American population gets too little vitamin D. A study published this month in the American Journal... (Read More)

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713 The Nature of Consciousness

February 2, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Consciousness is one of the great puzzles of modern neuroscience. Most scientists believe that awareness arises from interactions between neurons in the brain, but the details on how that works, exactly, are still unclear. And what happens as we die?... (Read More)

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712 Musicophilia

January 26, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Human beings seem to be wired for music. Neurologists get some unique insights into that wiring when things go wrong, such as musical hallucinations. They can also use music therapeutically for conditions ranging from autism to stroke and Parkinson’s disease.... (Read More)

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711 Dental Health Connection

January 22, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Dental health may be as important as mental health in affecting the rest of the body. Periodontal disease appears to provide a reservoir of inflammation and possibly infection that can greatly increase the risk of other conditions, such as heart... (Read More)

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710 Health News Update

January 12, 2009 in Free Podcast

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People with diabetes have been urged to keep their blood sugar as close to normal as possible. Doctors believed that this would reduce the likelihood of serious complications from the disease. A new study from the Veterans Affairs Health Centers... (Read More)

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709 Alzheimer's Action Plan

January 5, 2009 in Free Podcast

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Five million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and as the baby boom generation ages, many more will develop dementia. Not all confusion and forgetfulness is due to Alzheimer’s disease, however. Sometimes the cause is treatable. How can a... (Read More)

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708 Anti-Cancer

December 29, 2008 in Free Podcast

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David Servan-Schreiber was a young doctor and neuroscientist when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. After it recurred and he had gone through the standard treatment, he combed the medical literature to find ways to strengthen his defenses against its... (Read More)

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707 Unexpected Blessings

December 22, 2008 in Free Podcast

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Roxanne Black was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 15. She had been an athletic teenager, a rower on her high school crew, and suddenly she had to shun the sun and face a life of chronic illness. Instead... (Read More)

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706 Side Effects

December 15, 2008 in Free Podcast

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Before 2000, the FDA rarely highlighted suicide as a possible side effect. But in 2004, after years of controversy, the agency reversed course and issued warnings to doctors and patients that some popular antidepressants are linked to suicidal thoughts and... (Read More)

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705 Health News Update

December 8, 2008 in Free Podcast

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Generic medicines have been hailed as the best way to economize without sacrificing quality. A new analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that heart drugs work equally well if they are generic or brand-name. But most... (Read More)

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704 Healthy Eating

December 1, 2008 in Free Podcast

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The science of nutrition seems to lead to a lot of contradictory advice. Vitamin E is a great example. At one time, it was supposed to prevent cancer and heart disease and help people stay healthy into their later years.... (Read More)

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703 Health News Update

November 24, 2008 in Free Podcast

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A large trial of Crestor was stopped early because it reduced inflammation and the risk of a heart attack. How should we interpret the JUPITER trial, and what does it mean for you? Explore the stories behind the health headlines.... (Read More)

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702 Surviving Cancer: Evan Handler

November 17, 2008 in Free Podcast

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Twelve years ago, we spoke with actor Evan Handler about his fascinating book Time on Fire: My Comedy of Terrors. It described his battle with acute myeloid leukemia in his early 20s. Since that time, Evan Handler has won acclaim... (Read More)

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701 Stroke of Insight

November 10, 2008 in Free Podcast

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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America, killing 150,000 people a year. The survivors can face a difficult challenge, as they may need to relearn simple activities such as talking, reading or dressing themselves. For one neuroscientist,... (Read More)

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