
Every episode of Drug Story uses one prescription drug to tell surprising, true tales about the business of disease and health. Hosted by award-winning science journalist Thomas Goetz, MPH, this podcast asks the big question: What happens when we use drugs to fix our big problems? www.drugstory.co
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||

A bonus episode! Here is a conversation that I had recently with STAT, the excellent publication about health and medicine.
If you are in the business of health and medicine, you surely know about STAT - For a decade they have been doing fantastic r... more
You may not think of fluoride as a drug, but it fits the bill: The FDA classifies fluoride as a drug, an essential nutrient to human health, and regulates its use. So yeah. It’s a drug.
Fluoride used to be boring. 75% of US water is fluoridated, and... more
This episode is all about ivermectin - which truly is a wonder drug! A veritable miracle cure.
For, ahem, river blindness. And for some other parasitic diseases, like hookworm. Mostly in animals.
But in the US, you have likely heard of ivermectin n... more
Today we’re sharing an episode of Cautionary Tales, by Tim Harford.
This show concerns Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound - one of the most popular patent medicines of the late 19th century. Mrs. Pinkham’s compound was sold as a “women’s tonic,” ide... more
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Awesome podcast! Haven't listened to all episodes yet, but yes, make more please!!
Entertaining and educational. Great research and I love the side effect warnings at the end.
Informative, accurate and fun! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for season 2!!!
I’m familiar with the drugs and SOME of the malfeasance of Big Pharma that Thomas talks about (I’m an MD), but I wasn’t aware of all the history. Fascinating information and beautifully researched. Thank you for this amazing work.
As a former Pharma rep I still enjoy current and historical information re meds and stories around the industry
Hopefully j and j and their decades of injuring and killing pts w knowledge can be discussed. Get the author of "no more tears" on the program
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The content revolves around prescription drugs, exploring their historical contexts, societal implications, and the personal stories surrounding their use. Through a combination of individual narratives and expert insights, episodes tackle the complexities of various medications, including their benefits and potential drawbacks. This unique storytelling approach vividly illustrates how these medications impact individuals' lives and the wider health landscape, making it a compelling listen for those interested in medicine, public health, and societal issues related to pharmaceuticals. Each episode provides a well-researched and balanced view that encourages listeners to think critically about the drugs we use and their roles in addressing h... more
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2. Dr. Esther Machen
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5. Eric Topol
6. Dr. Andrew Crystal
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8. Whitney Wright
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