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The People's Pharmacy

Joe and Terry Graedon
Sudden Cardiac Death
Mental Health
Covid-19
Skin Care
Medicinal Herbs
Hearing Loss
Cognitive Decline
Prescription Drugs
Holistic Medicine
Dermatology
Hair Loss
Pharmaceuticals
Natural Healing
FDA
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Public Health
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids
Pharmacy
Weight Loss

Empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options. 921997

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This week, Joe and Terry discuss liver health with two specialists. You may not have spent much time thinking about your liver. It is, however, an absolutely essential organ. When the liver is working properly, every part of the body gets the nutrien... more

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A chance encounter with a stranger on an airplane offers lessons for all of us in how to disagree without fighting. Infectious disease expert Morgan Goheen, MD, was wary when the person in the seat next to hers struck up a conversation with questions... more

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Chronic diseases make up the bulk of the problems that modern health care must address. Each condition seems to have its own drivers–cholesterol for heart disease, airway hyperreactivity for asthma, neurotransmitter imbalance for depression and other... more

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Every five years, the Departments of Agriculture and of Health and Human Services jointly issue guidelines on what we should eat. The most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) have been controversial. [Here is a link: www.dieta... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Meena Bansal
Professor of Medicine specializing in liver diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Episode: Show 1429: How to Love Your Liver and Protect its Superpowers (Archive)
Dr. Jawad Ahmad
Professor of Liver Diseases at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Episode: Show 1429: How to Love Your Liver and Protect its Superpowers (Archive)
Dr. Morgan Goheen
Infectious disease expert, Yale School of Medicine; malaria transmission researcher
Yale School of Medicine; Yale School of Public Health
Episode: Show 1467: Can You Disagree Without Fighting? Building Bridges, Not Battles!
Dr. Laura Gilliam
Clinical psychologist; Braver Angels facilitator
Braver Angels; UNC Chapel Hill
Episode: Show 1467: Can You Disagree Without Fighting? Building Bridges, Not Battles!
Nikki Schulteck
Founding director of the Pathobium Research Center; executive director and co-founder of the Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative
Pathobium Research Center; Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative
Episode: Show 1466: Could Hidden Infections Be Driving Chronic Disease?
Brian Bailen
Professor of Neuroscience and Neuropathology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Episode: Show 1466: Could Hidden Infections Be Driving Chronic Disease?
Christopher Gardner
Director of Nutrition Studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, Rennborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Show 1465: Food Fight! Should We Flip the Food Pyramid Upside-Down?
Pascal Geldsetzer
Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and Biohub Investigator
Stanford University; Biohub
Episode: Show 1464: Can Vaccines Protect the Brain from Dementia?
Dr. Jason Fung
Canadian nephrologist and author; advocate of intermittent fasting
The Fasting Method; The Hunger Code
Episode: Show 1463: Why We Eat Too Much and What to Do About It

Hosts

Joe Graedon
Co-host and expert in health communication, providing insights into evidence-based medicine and alternative remedies.
Terry Graedon
Co-host and expert in health trends, advocating for informed health choices and transparency in the healthcare system.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Research based information

    I rely on the People’s Pharmacy for up to

    date, reliable health information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weatherwoman16
    United States3 months ago
  • A public service

    Joe and Terry cover so many important health concerns and bring experts on the show to share the latest information. I look forward to their shows and have definitely learned a lot . This is a gem available to the public . Tune in and find out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wis river down stresm
    United States3 months ago
  • great show

    lots of informative information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonton460
    United States3 months ago
  • Beyond Corporate Rule

    It’s wonderful to be able to discover & learn about solutions for health beyond the corporate ownership & rulership [often called The Deep State] of our governments. Which then controls what we’re told to believe so someone can profit from what is often false or outdated information—designed to hook you into giving more of your money to these corporations that are NOT PEOPLE who care more about OUR well-being than THEIR FINANCIAL GAINS! Watch this space—and learn more about how you can save mon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ponderingpools
    United States3 months ago
  • Never miss an episode!

    I listen to The People’s Pharmacy every Saturday morning at 7 AM on my local NPR station and I am very grateful and appreciative for the work that Joe and Terry do. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VirginiaBred
    United States3 months ago

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The hosts provide insightful discussions with expert guests that enhance understanding of complex health issues.
Listeners commend the blend of medical and alternative health solutions addressed in the episodes.
Many express gratitude for the podcast's role in helping them make informed health decisions and managing their wellness.

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Show 1464: Can Vaccines Protect the Brain from Dementia?
Q: What would you tell individuals now about vaccines and dementia risk reductions in practical terms?
Vaccination with shingles vaccines is already recommended for older adults to prevent shingles; the potential cognitive benefit adds motivation, but lifestyle factors and further evidence from clinical trials will shape definitive guidance.
Show 1464: Can Vaccines Protect the Brain from Dementia?
Q: How do the results differ between the old Zostavax and the newer Shingrix vaccine, if at all?
The older Zostavax showed protective signals against dementia in observational data; whether Shingrix yields similar or stronger effects depends on its mechanism of action, particularly whether it reduces virus reactivations or broadly boosts immune responses.
Show 1464: Can Vaccines Protect the Brain from Dementia?
Q: Could you summarize what makes this a natural experiment and why it's critical?
The study uses birth-date cutoffs around vaccine eligibility to create two comparable groups, which helps infer potential cause-and-effect relationships between vaccination and dementia risk, unlike traditional observational studies.
Show 1465: Food Fight! Should We Flip the Food Pyramid Upside-Down?
Q: Is there a one-size-fits-all diet or should people biohack to find what works best?
Gardner says there is no universal magic bullet; individuals respond differently, but in practice most people converge around a similar protein level and the key is the quality of carbs/fats and maintaining fiber intake.
Show 1465: Food Fight! Should We Flip the Food Pyramid Upside-Down?
Q: What does it mean that the new guidelines tip the food pyramid upside down?
Gardner explains that the graphic is largely about emphasis and public perception; while some elements like protein emphasis and dairy fat are new, many core recommendations remain, and the upside-down graphic is more about signaling a shift than overturning all science.

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1. Dr. Meena Bansal
2. Dr. Jawad Ahmad
3. Dr. Morgan Goheen
4. Dr. Laura Gilliam
5. Nikki Schulteck
6. Brian Bailen
7. Christopher Gardner
8. Pascal Geldsetzer

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