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.
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 You Can Discover the Joy of Movement
Coronavirus Update for the Close of 2020
The Link Between Vitamin D and COVID-19
How Can We Prevent Diagnostic Disasters?
How Is COVID-19 Affecting Mental Health?
The Inside Story on Vaccines Against COVID-19
Safer Sex in the Time of COVID
There are also shows about health controversies, such as:
Are Infections to Blame for Alzheimer Disease?
What Is the Evidence on Vaccines and Masks?
What Are the Problems With Generic Drugs?
How Industry Manipulates Science to Downplay Risks
and
Will a Tick Bite Make You Allergic to Meat?
Don’t miss shows on alternative approaches such as
Natural Ways to Keep Your Immune System Strong
Can You Conquer Your Cravings with Mindfulness?
How You Can Use Exercise as Medicine
What Are the Health Benefits of Tea, Coffee and Chocolate
What Is the Science Behind Home Remedies?
Can You Control Your Blood Sugar by Fasting?
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.
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.
We're empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options.