Podcasts

Show 1466: Could Hidden Infections Be Driving Chronic Disease?

Does Everyone Over 75 Need Statins to Lower Cholesterol?

Statins to lower cholesterol remain among the most prescribed drugs in the world. New 2026 guidelines will not change that.

Spending More, Dying Sooner: America’s Life Expectancy Failure

Americans spend far more for healthcare than other developed countries, yet we're dying younger. What's causing our life expectancy failure?

Who Should Be Taking Metformin Against Cancer?

Metformin is widely prescribed but under appreciated for diabetes. It may gain new converts because of its anti-cancer activity. Is it safe?

Pharma’s Embarrassing Placebo Problem

To get a drug approved, drug companies only need to show it works better than a placebo. Shouldn't the bar be higher?

Will High-Dose Vitamin D Fight COVID-19?

Don't take high-dose vitamin D once you are ill. Instead, get your blood levels up before you encounter infection.

Did You Get a Flu Shot? How Well Did It Work? CDC ‘Fesses up!

The CDC always wants you to get a flu shot before you come down with the flu. How well did it work? In past years, it wasn't all that great.

Pain Is Personal: Unexpected Gabapentin & Tramadol Side Effects

Pain meds affect people differently. Some get relief, while others develop troubling gabapentin or tramadol side effects or withdrawal.

Will Saline Irrigation Ease Sinus Congestion?

A simple saline solution can help rinse out nasal passages and ease sinus congestion. Acoustic resonance therapy is another nondrug option.

Watch the People’s Pharmacy Radio Show/Podcast Being Made!

Did you know that there is a People's Pharmacy nationally syndicated public radio show? Why not watch it being made? See the video podcast!