Episodes

  • Show 1436: Why Mosquitoes Bite You and How to Outsmart Them

    Show 1436: Why Mosquitoes Bite You and How to Outsmart Them
    Jun 26 2025
    In this episode, Joe & Terry speak with two scientists studying mosquito preferences. Why are some people mosquito magnets while others barely get bitten? A range of factors influences mosquito behavior and may explain why mosquitoes bite you and leave your neighbor alone. Learn how to outsmart them. You could listen through your local public […]
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Show 1435: Beyond Companionship: A Veterinarian’s Take on the Pet-Human Health Connection

    Show 1435: Beyond Companionship: A Veterinarian’s Take on the Pet-Human Health Connection
    Jun 19 2025
    This week, our guest in the studio is veterinarian Dr. Chuck Miller. You can call in your stories and questions about the animals in your life between 7 and 8 am EDT on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 888-472-3366. Or you can send us email: radio@peoplespharmacy.com. We’ll be focusing on transforming relationships between humans and […]
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    58 mins
  • Show 1434: Digital Doctoring: Will AI Save Lives or Cause Medical Mayhem?

    Show 1434: Digital Doctoring: Will AI Save Lives or Cause Medical Mayhem?
    Jun 12 2025
    In this episode, Joe & Terry speak with two physicians who have examined ways that artificial intelligence might contribute to patient care. Can AI help with better diagnoses? Is robotic surgery better? Could AI save lives or is it more likely to cause trouble? You could listen through your local public radio station or get […]
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Show 1433: What Are the Hidden Dangers in the Air We Breathe?

    Show 1433: What Are the Hidden Dangers in the Air We Breathe?
    Jun 5 2025
    In this episode, our guest, award-winning science journalist Carl Zimmer, describes the hidden dangers in the air we breathe. He begins with the concept of the aerobiome–the collection of living things from ground level to the stratosphere. While that includes eagles and dragonflies, the most insidious inhabitants are those we can’t see. Often, we are […]
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Show 1432: Lead, Lies and Lasting Harm: The Chemical Roots of Chronic Disease

    Show 1432: Lead, Lies and Lasting Harm: The Chemical Roots of Chronic Disease
    May 29 2025
    This week, the topic is lead. A hundred years ago, chemists discovered that adding lead to gasoline decreased engine knock and gave the cars of the day more power. It remained a popular additive for decades. At the same time, companies were adding lead to house paint to help it last longer. We know now […]
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    1 hr
  • Show 1431: Vitamin C Studies on Colds & Cancer Vindicate Linus Pauling

    Show 1431: Vitamin C Studies on Colds & Cancer Vindicate Linus Pauling
    May 21 2025
    This week, two scientists discuss the evidence on using vitamin C to treat colds and as part of the treatment for cancer. For years, the medical establishment has maintained that such claims could not be considered seriously. But new studies vindicate Linus Pauling, the Nobel Prize winner who postulated that vitamin C would help. You […]
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Show 1332: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Weight Loss (Archive)

    Show 1332: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Weight Loss (Archive)
    May 15 2025
    In this week’s episode, find out what everyone gets wrong about weight loss. Why don’t diet and exercise work very well? Do official guidelines and weight loss drugs offer a clearer path to success? Health Consequences of Excess Weight: With nearly three-fourths of American adults either overweight or obese, we can’t ignore the problem any […]
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Show 1430: Uncovering the Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson

    Show 1430: Uncovering the Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson
    May 8 2025
    In this episode, investigative journalist Gardiner Harris delves into the dark secrets of one of the country’s most admired pharmaceutical firms. Johnson & Johnson sold talcum powder–Johnson’s Baby Powder–for decades even though it contained asbestos, an acknowledged carcinogen. How did the company maintain its superb reputation for so long? You could listen through your local […]
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    1 hr and 5 mins