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Our award winning radio show is heard by 200,000 listeners on 200 public radio stations nationwide. Each week you can tune in to find out about everything from home remedies to the latest breakthroughs in medicine.
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Show 1311: Why We Should Fight Back Against Ageism
Ageism is widespread and damaging in American life. Adopting more positive attitudes toward aging can benefit everyone growing older.
How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care
In this episode, Dr. John Abramson describes how Big Pharma affects American health care, starting with medical research. What can we do about it?
View show notesSaving Money on Prescription Medications
What are the 5 best ways to save money on prescription medications? What about coupons from GoodRx? Learn the pros and cons of coupons.
View show notesCoping With Dry Eyes and Tear Problems
Tear problems may lead to dry eye symptoms such as irritation and redness. Our guest this Saturday describes how to treat this condition.
View show notesThe Metabolical Results of the American Diet (Archive)
Dr. Robert Lustig describes how processed food is driving inflammation and subcellular pathologies that underlie chronic disease.
View show notesNew Approaches to Managing Depression (Archive)
Two of the country's leading experts in managing depression and bipolar disease discuss conventional and unorthodox treatments.
View show notesCocoa Compounds and the COSMOS Trial
A rigorously conducted, multi-year experiment with cocoa compounds vs placebo showed that they may reduce cardiovascular mortality.
View show notesThe Best-Kept Secret in Heart Disease
In our Saturday broadcast, Dr. Tsimikas explains why lipoprotein a is the best-kept secret in heart disease. What can we do about Lp(a)?
View show notesWhen Will the COVID Pandemic Be Over?
In our interview this week, Dr. Aaron Carroll discusses when the COVID pandemic will be over and how to improve our response.
View show notesShould You Worry About Forever Chemicals?
PFAS compounds called forever chemicals persist in soil and water for decades. The EPA says even low levels found in water are dangerous!
View show notesFixing Your Foot Problems
On our Saturday broadcast, Dr. Jane Andersen will discuss your foot problems and how you can fix them. Call in your question–888-472-3366
View show notesWhat Do You Need to Know About Airborne Virus? (Archive)
Ventilation is crucial when it comes to preventing the spread of airborne virus. Why is nobody listening? Learn how to protect yourself!
View show notesThe Mental Health Crisis Affecting American Teenagers
In this interview, many American teens are experiencing a mental health crisis. The pandemic didn't cause it but has made it worse.
View show notesManaging the Microbiome for Better Health
Scientists report that intestinal microbes affect our overall health. In this interview airing 5/28/22, learn about managing the microbiome.
View show notesLife-Saving Lessons for COVID-19 from the Ebola Epidemic (Archive)
In Memoriam: Dr. Paul Farmer, co-founder of Partners In Health responded to the Ebola epidemic of West Africa. He died far too young.
View show notesWhat Are Forever Chemicals Doing in Food Packaging?
In these interviews, we discuss PFAS, known as forever chemicals. Consumer Reports found them in some but not all restaurant food wrappers.
View show notesHow Vitamin D and Omega-3s Help Your Health
In this week's interview, a high-powered study called VITAL revealed that vitamin D and omega-3s can reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases.
View show notesIs Evidence-Based Medicine an Illusion?
Have financial incentives undermined the value of evidence-based medicine when it comes to pharmaceuticals? Our interview 4/30/22 tells how.
View show notesThe Health Benefits of Tart Cherries
This week we interview two scientists who describe the benefits of tart cherries for mental alertness and physical stamina.
View show notesHow Near Death Experiences Transform People’s Lives (Archive)
People who report near death experiences often find that their lives have changed permanently, with new values and no fear of death.
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