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The People's Pharmacy

Joe and Terry Graedon
Covid-19
Alzheimer's Disease
Mental Health
Nutrition
Long COVID
Chronic Diseases
Public Health
Diabetes
Anxiety
Exercise
Dementia
FDA
Obesity
Longevity
Hair Loss
Cognitive Decline
Hypothyroidism
Prostate Cancer
Nutritional Psychiatry
Inflammation

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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Most of us fear a diagnosis of cancer. If it has a serious prognosis, as lung cancer does, the diagnosis suddenly changes your life expectancy and how you imagine your life unfolding. In this episode, we talk with a physician who did research with pa... more

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women, while prostate cancer is the most common for men. In 2022, the CDC found that approximately 255,000 men got a prostate cancer diagnosis. The same year, doctors diagnosed nearly 280,000 women wi... more

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We are only about a month into fall, but flu season is already underway. Today we are considering the best actions to take against winter infections. First, however, we asked our guest expert about measles. There have been large outbreaks in so many ... more

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Do you run out of go-power in the middle of the morning? Maybe you find it hard to focus and your ability to call on your memory is strained. Or perhaps you suffer from an after-lunch slump. Some people find that their brain fog is troublesome most o... more

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Recent Guests

Bryant Lin
Primary care physician, educator and researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine
Episode: Show 1494: When Cancer Changes Your Future, How Do You Live Today?
Carey Anders
Professor of medicine and medical oncology at Duke, specializing in breast cancer
Duke Cancer Institute
Episode: Show 1493: How Doctors Are Changing the Odds Against Breast & Prostate Cancer
Andrew Armstrong
Duke professor of medicine, urology, pathology, and pharmacology specializing in cancer research
Duke Cancer Institute
Episode: Show 1493: How Doctors Are Changing the Odds Against Breast & Prostate Cancer
Roger Seheult
Physician quadruple board-certified in pulmonary, internal, critical care and sleep medicine
MedCram
Episode: Show 1492: What Really Works Against Winter Infections
Uma Naidoo
Nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and author
Massachusetts General Hospital
Episode: Show 1491: Would Eating Better Reduce Brain Fog?
Dr. Nina Browner
Bryson Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Movement Disorders expert
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)
Episode: Show 1490: Could It Be Parkinson’s? Symptoms People Often Miss
Linnea Zimmerman
Associate Professor of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Episode: Show 1489: The Baby Bust: Why Is Fertility Falling and What Can You Do About It?
Genevieve Neal-Perry
Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Show 1489: The Baby Bust: Why Is Fertility Falling and What Can You Do About It?
Marjorie Woollacott
Emeritus Professor of Physiology, University of Oregon; Research Director, International Association of Near-Death Studies
University of Oregon; International Association of Near-Death Studies
Episode: Show 1488: What Can Near-Death Experiences Teach Us About Consciousness?

Hosts

Joe Graedon
Health journalist and co-host of a public radio health program
Terry Graedon
Health journalist and co-host of a public radio health program

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • You can’t extrapolate far from a study of 42

    You can’t competently extrapolate very far from a study of 42 people. Please watch how you present studies like this. Also, if one truly could not internally visualize a shape- handwriting would not be possible. If one cannot somehow see a letter before you write it, it would not be possible to write it. Perhaps one does not actually ‘see’ the letter in their mind’s eye, but on some level, this must be happening, otherwise the shape of the letter would come out different, every single time. Thin... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pod Afficianodo
    United States2 months ago
  • Personal and Profressional growth

    As a practicing surgical and trauma PA, I learn a lot from The People’s Pharmacy and the expert panel. Not only do I implement changes to my personal health, but also thoroughly consider and review literature when applying to my professional work. I am acutely aware of complications of modern medicine. I really appreciate The People’s Pharmacy approach of functional medicine and, when appropriate, “less is more”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kandravos
    United States2 months ago
  • Absolutely great show. Thank you.

    This cute boomer couple kinda reminds me of my parents. They are well educated on topics, have great guests, and most importantly Joe and Terry talk about common issues that everyone is or will deal with at some point in their lives. There’s to much about Covid, that’s my only issue. It’s always brief, and nothing to sweat. It affected everyone differently.

    Love the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBurger777
    United States3 months ago
  • Very informative/Great Guests, Too

    They cover a wide variety of medical topics in depth and with great guest interviews. They often recommended less invasive, less expensive alternatives that work better than traditional cures. Highly, highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kLaUsiPhone13Pro
    United States5 months ago
  • Ep. With Dr. Alan Hamilton

    I had the pleasure of catching an the interview with Dr. Alan Hamilton and was very drawn by the topic of his research and his academic profile which has allowed him to push the understanding of our brain and neuro science! Keep up the great work! Episodes are fascinating and educational!

    Kind regards and humble thanks,

    PJL

    Apple Podcasts
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    @paxjlong
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value calm, thorough explanations that make complex medical topics easy to understand.
Expert interviews and research-backed information are widely praised for being useful, timely, and relevant to personal health decisions.
Some listeners appreciate attention to complementary and lower-cost options, while emphasizing that research claims should be presented with appropriate caution.
Healthcare professionals say the discussions inform both their own health choices and their work.
One listener would prefer less frequent coverage of COVID-19.

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Show 1494: When Cancer Changes Your Future, How Do You Live Today?
Q: How would you recommend to listeners who are dealing with a very serious diagnosis, especially if it's cancer, that they get past prior authorization from the insurance company?
Lin recommends demanding an external review during an appeal and making sure the insurer receives all relevant clinical information.
Show 1494: When Cancer Changes Your Future, How Do You Live Today?
Q: What are the risk factors and potential causes that should lead someone to ask their physician whether they could be screened for lung cancer?
Lin identifies smoking, family history, secondhand smoke, poor air quality and pollution exposure as risk factors. He notes that U.S. screening guidelines do not recommend screening nonsmokers, even when they have risk factors.
Show 1493: How Doctors Are Changing the Odds Against Breast & Prostate Cancer
Q: What lifestyle measures can help reduce the risk of breast or prostate cancer returning after treatment?
The guests discuss maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol, and exercising. Anders describes evidence associating a Mediterranean-style diet, regular activity, and adequate vitamin D with reduced breast cancer recurrence risk; both guests also emphasize monitoring bone health.
Show 1493: How Doctors Are Changing the Odds Against Breast & Prostate Cancer
Q: How has prostate cancer screening changed, and what were the effects of the US Preventive Services Task Force's advice against PSA testing?
The introduction of PSA testing increased diagnoses, while concerns about overdiagnosis and overtreatment led to reduced screening recommendations. Armstrong says later evidence showed screening can reduce mortality over time, and active surveillance can help avoid unnecessary treatment for low-risk disease.
Show 1491: Would Eating Better Reduce Brain Fog?
Q: How can we offer people a solution to this terrible problem?
Naidoo suggests looking beyond medication alone and reviewing sleep habits, food choices, meal timing and caffeine, while considering lifestyle practices such as exercise, mindfulness, deep breathing and time outdoors. She advises people to discuss medication concerns with their healthcare providers.

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What is The People's Pharmacy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations translate medical research and health news into practical guidance for everyday decisions. Joe and Terry Graedon interview clinicians, researchers, and other specialists about a wide range of concerns, including cancer, infections, brain health, fertility, chronic disease, medications, nutrition, and complementary approaches. Interviews are paired with patient stories, explanations of treatment options, and advice on questions to raise with a healthcare provider.

The distinctive focus is on helping people weigh evidence and make informed choices, including when to consider lower-cost or less invasive options and when a claim needs more scrutiny. Topics range from conventional diagnosis and treatment to diet, lifestyle,... more

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2. Carey Anders
3. Andrew Armstrong
4. Roger Seheult
5. Uma Naidoo
6. Dr. Nina Browner
7. Linnea Zimmerman
8. Genevieve Neal-Perry

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