Podcasts about medicines

Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.We break down the key differences between Tylenol (acetaminophen) and NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin) to help you make informed decisions about which pain reliever is right for you. This evidence-based discussion draws from top medical sources to explain how these common medications work differently in your body.• Tylenol works on perception of pain and fever in the brain but doesn't address inflammation• NSAIDs reduce pain, fever AND inflammation by blocking the prostaglandin cascade• Both medications are commonly used for everyday pain including headaches and general discomfort• NSAIDs are usually more effective for inflammatory conditions like sprains, arthritis, and period cramps• Tylenol's main risk is liver damage at high doses (max 4,000mg daily for most adults)• NSAIDs can cause stomach ulcers, GI bleeding, increased blood pressure, and kidney problems• Consider your medical history when choosing—liver issues (caution with Tylenol), stomach/heart/kidney problems (caution with NSAIDs)• Age is a factor—older adults generally face higher risks with NSAIDs• Taking NSAIDs with food can help reduce stomach problems• Always read labels and follow dosing instructions carefullyShare this episode with friends or family who take these medications regularly to help them understand what they're putting in their bodies.Diabetes dialogues podcastDiabetes insights for HCPs. Dexcom's expert-led podcast, Diabetes Dialogues.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSubscribe to Our Newsletter! Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RNArtwork: Olivia Pawlowski

In this episode of SCW for Pharma, Evren Ozkaya welcomes Adrian Van den Hoven, Director General of Medicines for Europe, the leading voice for generic and biosimilar manufacturers across the continent.The conversation begins by underscoring the essential role generics and biosimilars play in Europe's healthcare system — making up around 90% of prescriptions but only 20% of total costs. Adrian explains how these medicines significantly expand access while easing the burden on patients and insurers. However, despite their public health value, low profit margins have led to a fragile and highly consolidated market — one responsible for two-thirds of medicine shortages across Europe, a trend also seen in the U.S.Evren and Adrian explore how geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and stringent environmental regulations are putting additional pressure on the sector. While EU authorities are assessing ways to strengthen local supply, current pricing models offer little incentive for generic manufacturers to invest in capacity or modernization. Today, 70% of manufacturing investment goes toward maintaining compliance, leaving only 30% for productivity, agility, or innovation — eroding Europe's competitiveness against countries like China and India.Digital transformation surfaces as a crucial lever — not just to improve efficiency but also to combat labor shortages and build greater resilience. Yet Adrian notes that digital maturity in EU pharma remains low, with many factories still running on paper and Excel. Still, the opportunity is enormous. As Evren highlights, PwC estimates that AI could potentially double EBITDA for pharma, especially through manufacturing and supply chain use cases. But he also cautions that most companies aren't ready to harness AI due to weak data infrastructure. Without high-quality, real-time operational data, AI delivers poor results — “garbage in, garbage out.”The episode concludes with a look ahead. Adrian stresses that Europe has the skilled workforce to lead in digital transformation, but regulatory support and targeted funding are essential. Strategic partnerships — like the one between SCW.AI and Medicines for Europe — can help bridge the gap. Evren and Adrian close by previewing their upcoming meeting in Brussels with the European Commission, generic pharma manufacturers, and technology providers — a collaborative push to showcase ROI, align stakeholders, and accelerate digital transformation across the industry.

Michael Kleinrock, lead research director at IQVIA, joined Over the Counter to discuss the importance of his company's Understanding the Use of Medicines in the US 2025 report.

My guest is Dr. Chris McCurdy, PhD, FAAPS, professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Florida and a world expert on the pharmacology of kratom and other plant-derived medicinal compounds. We discuss kratom's wide-ranging effects, including its use for boosting energy, enhancing mood, managing pain and as a potential opioid substitute, while also explaining its critical safety concerns and addictive potential, especially for kratom-derived/isolate products. We also discuss plant-based compounds more generally for their potential benefits and risks. Dr. McCurdy offers a balanced perspective on kratom and other plant-based and naturally occurring medicinal compounds, highlighting and contrasting their promise for human health with potential serious risks. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David Protein: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Chris McCurdy 00:02:51 Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), Origin, Effects, Low vs High Doses 00:07:19 Sponsors: David Protein & Eight Sleep 00:10:07 Kratom, Traditional Use vs Commercial Kratom Products, Absorption 00:17:00 Kratom Products, Serving Size, Kids; Semi-Synthetics; Tool: Understand Kratom Product Labels 00:23:16 Kratom Products & Various Desired Effects; Physical Dependence 00:32:53 Different Kratom Usage Patterns, Opioid Dependence 00:36:59 Alkaloid Compounds, Nitrogen, Nicotine; Animals & Self-Experimentation 00:47:47 Sponsors: AG1 & ROKA 00:51:05 Medicine Development, Disconnection from Nature, Product Concentrations 00:59:00 Alkaloids & Natural Products, Opium Poppy, Coca Leaf, Tool: Kratom Leaf vs Extracts (Kratom-Derived/Kratom Isolates) 01:09:06 Is It Safe for Kids to Consume Kratom Products? 01:12:19 Kratom, Energy, Mood & Pain Management, Dose; Caffeine 01:16:56 Respiratory Depression & Kratom Products 01:20:16 Sponsor: Function 01:22:04 Kratom Leaf vs Derivatives, FDA Regulations, Usage Guidelines 01:26:59 Kratom, Alcohol Consumption, Respiratory Failure? 01:29:09 Kratom Alkaloids, Mood & Stimulant Effects, Multiple Pathways for Pain Relief 01:38:17 Plant Alkaloids & Chemical Defense, Kratom & Antifungal Alkaloids; Geckos 01:44:35 White, Red & Brown Vein Kratom, Leaf Processing; Terpenes 01:51:08 Kratom as an Anti-Depressant?; Discontinuing Kratom Use, Opioid Use 01:58:03 Kratom, Drug Interactions & Seizure, Opioids 02:01:51 Cacao Beans, Chocolate 02:09:34 Coca-Cola, Coca Plant & Cocaine, History of Soft Drinks 02:19:49 Career Journey, Pharmacy, Chemistry & Education, Lobelia 02:28:44 Nicotine; Natural Products & Career Journey, Salvia divinorum, Kratom 02:40:22 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previously on Saga of the Jewels…The life of seventeen-year-old RYN, bookish son of a wealthy landowner, changes forever when his hometown is destroyed by the EMPIRE and everyone he has ever known is killed. He discovers that the Empire are seeking TWELVE PRIMEVAL JEWELS which grant the power to manipulate different elements, and that his father had been hiding the FIRE RUBY. Ryn sets out to take revenge on the Imperial General who killed his family and retrieve the Fire Ruby, and along the way meets NUTHEA the lightning-slinging princess, SAGAR the swaggering skypirate, ELRANN the tomboy engineer, CID the wizened old healer, and VISH the poppy-seed-addicted bounty hunter. Together the companions decide to find all of the Jewels in order to stop the EMPEROR from finding them first and taking over the world. They have thus far succeeded in retrieving the Fire Ruby, borne by Ryn, and the Lightning Crystal, borne by Nuthea. They have now come to the land of FARR where they intend to compete in a hand-to-hand fighting tournament in order to attempt to win its prize, the EARTH EMERALD…EPISODE THIRTY-SIX: HUNTING FOR POPPYOne day before the tournament.Vish was pissed off.As he stalked the stone-paved streets of some lower level of this wretched Farrian city, weaving in and out of the milling crowds, their inane chatter filling his ears, the hot noonday sun beating down on him, his limbs ached with longing and his heart was full of craving.Damn the old man, he thought to himself. Damn the boy for having mercy on me and allowing me to live when they defeated me outside Nont. Damn the poppy. I want the poppy. Damn Veln for betraying me. Damn them all to whatever hells may or may not exist.Another wave of craving hit him, right in his guts and loins, and he visualised himself taking a small black poppy seed and placing it into his mouth. Just as he had done a thousand times that day already, he imagined it coming to rest on his tongue, recalled its intense, sweet taste permeating his mouth. He imagined swallowing it, and the torrents of pleasure that would surge through his body as a result.But no true taste, no true pleasure came–only a shadow and an echo of past tastes and pleasures that left him hollow and wanting real poppy and in need of replaying the whole routine in his mind again.He bumped into someone, banging his face right into them.“Hey, watch where you're going!” said the big brutish man with a bush of beard. Probably Dokanese.“I apologise,” said Vish, holding up his hands, not meaning it at all but wanting to move this latest irritant along as quickly as possible. “My mind was elsewhere.” That much was true at least.The man's fat face softened, but only a little. “Well, be more careful next time, Aibarian.” Apparently the man was well-travelled enough to judge Vish's nationality just from the small strip of skin visible from within his head covering. Perhaps by his style of dress too. The man walked off, leaving the Shadowfinger to his flashbacks and his poppy cravings.He walked on, and another craving-wave rolled through him.Actually, Vish reflected, he knew that at least one hell did exist. He knew it existed because he was experiencing it now.For some stupid reason he had agreed with the old man to space out his poppy hits, which meant that he couldn't have one today.In an effort to focus on something other than his imagining taking poppy again, he tried to recall the conversation he had with him earlier that day.“Now master Vish,” the old man Cid had said to him at his door when the Shadowfinger had gone to see him to request some more poppy earlier that morning, “you know we agreed that you would start spacing out your hits and wait a bit longer until the next one.”“I've changed my mind,” Vish said. “I want one now.”“But you agreed to this.”Why had he agreed to it? He couldn't even remember any more.“Maybe I did,” he said “but I've changed my mind. Give it to me now.”“Vish, you can't just go back on your agreement like that so easily. You know, some poppyheads give up poppy all in one go, just stopping ‘cold chocobo', and never go back. If the physical withdrawal symptoms can be managed safely, that is actually the best way to do it.”“What?!” Now the old man wasn't just talking about spacing out the hits; now he was talking about stopping them altogether! “There is no way that I would ever do that.”“It might be the better way for you to do it. Ask the One. Ask the One to help you, to relieve you. He will.”“I don't believe in your ‘One', old man.”“Just try it. He believes in you.”That had really pissed Vish off. “Don't give me that poodoo! Just give me my poppy, old man! I don't believe in your ‘One'! He's not real! What has he ever done for me? Where was he when my mother threw me out on the streets of Saudran to fend for myself? Where was he when I was begging and stealing and fighting among the street rats? Where was he when I was doing all the terrible things that I've done just to stay alive, and then to get my next poppy hit?”The old man, to his credit, had at least gone quiet for a moment at that, and bowed his head slightly in sympathy.“I do not have an easy answer for you,” Cid said. “All I can offer you is that I believe he saw those things happen, and that he felt them with you, that they grieved him, and that he has given you a way out of that life, now.”Vish considered the old man's words for a moment. There was a certain…appeal to them. But they just seemed unreal to him. They seemed like an invented fantasy. Reality was much crueller.“I want my poppy, old man. Give it to me. Now.”Cid sighed. “No. You may be able to make your own choices, but so am I, and the poppy belongs to me. I am choosing not to give it to you now, and I'm sorry, but that's the end of the matter. You need to begin to learn that you can survive, and even begin to experience some peace and enjoyment, without it. One week. That is my concession. You can have some more poppy seed in one week.”The old man closed the door in Vish's face.Vish seethed, fury filling fibre of his body, along with the longing for the poppy, in fact only another expression of it. For a moment he considered bashing down the door, overpowering the old man, slitting his throat, and then stealing his whole poppy supply and running away from the group.And he had almost done it.But he hadn't.Why didn't I do it? he thought now as he traipsed the cobbled streets of Shun Pei. He should have just done it!But he hadn't done it, he discovered, because somewhere, in a miniscule corner of his darkened mind, a tiny little shred of hope had appeared. The smallest sliver of a ray of hope had formed; hope that he might actually be able to come off the poppy one day and be freed of his all-consuming constant desperate craving for it.Damn the old man for planting that hope! And damn me for not being able to completely let go of it!Part of him, somewhere, remembered what it was like not to know the poppy, not to be consumed by the longing for the poppy. Part of him, somewhere, remembered what it was like to experience the joys of life unadulterated by craving and poppy. The memories of happiness were few and far between, but they were there: The play of warm sunlight on the back of his uncovered neck. The gentle morning breeze tickling his skin. Laughter, the company of friends. The touch and kiss of Eflana, his consort when he has been working for Veln. Maybe he could get his enjoyment of all of those things back?Vish stopped in his tracks.Instinctively, his feet had led him to a shopfront.More of a stall, really. The doors of a battered wooden shed opened right onto the dusty street of this level of the city. In the opening they created stood a rickety table with all different sorts of herbs, roots, and plants arrayed on it, which hung from the doors as well. Crushed up powders in jars. Different coloured liquids in stoppered-up bottles. The pale purple flowers of some exotic plant, plucked and laid out in little earthenware bowls.Behind the table hunched a withered old crone with a hump-back and a crooked nose, dressed in the brown robes that seemed to be worn by most of the Farrians on this level.“Medicines!” the woman screeched when she saw Vish had stopped, to clarify what exactly it was that was arrayed before him. “Get your medicines!”When Vish approached her she said “Looking for something in particular, good sir? There a specific ailment that's troubling you?”Vish chose his words carefully. As far as he knew, poppy was outlawed in almost every single nation of Mid, including Farr, because of how it tended to make people addicted to it and ruin their lives, not to mention the side effects of making one particularly strong and agile during a hit.“Do you have anything for a…headache?” he said slowly.“Headache?!” said the woman. “Why, you need crushed minofin root, of course! You run out? Only one gold piece for a jar! Eat a spoonful every hour till you feel better, which will be soon!”Vish eyed the small jar of yellow powder that the woman held up to him and shook so that it danced around in a cloud. He was not impressed. He was not convinced that the powder would have any kind of effect on anyone, let alone on him.“That's not what I'm looking for,” he said. “Do you have anything…… stronger?” He pulled down the front of his face-scarf down a little, just enough to expose some of his blackened mouth.The woman narrowed her eyes at him as she regarded him over her crooked nose.“I am sure I have no idea what you mean,” she said quietly.Damn, Vish thought and tugged the scarf back upHe turned away from the stall and almost walked into a large Farrian man almost as rotund as he was tall. Again.The man he had bumped into earlier.“I know just what you mean,” said the man in a gruff voice. His dark hair was thick on top and he had an untidy beard which covered his mouth, both of which were unusual for Farrians. Were it not for his narrow eyes it would have been hard to place him as Farrian at all.“Oh?” said Vish, his curiosity piqued. The man had followed him for some reason. Perhaps he had known him for a poppyhead somehow.“Yeah,” said the man. “Come with me. But keep your distance.”The man ambled off and Vish waited for a few breaths, starting to tremble slightly at the expectation of possibly being about to get his hands on some poppy. Then he took one last look at the crone in the shopfront, who scowled at him, and followed after the man.He kept about ten paces behind the man as he made his way past other citizens of Shun Pei, past other stalls, before finally turning off the main thoroughfare and slipping down an alleyway between two particularly large earthen buildings.It was secluded in the alleyway, and dim, the buildings on either side blocking out lots of light. The perfect place for a poppy transaction.Vish strode into the alley calmly.Sure enough, when he got about half way down it, the big Farrian stopped and turned round, and when Vish reached him he said, “So you want to buy some poppy?”“Yes!” Eagerness made the words trip quickly off Vish's tongue behind his face scarf. “How much?”“How much you willing to pay?” said the man.Foolish, Vish scolded himself. I should have just offered a price. “How much poppy do you have?”The man held up a hand, a little dark ball pinched between his thumb and forefinger visible even in the dimness of the alley, and Vish's mouth began to water.“One seed. For you…” The man hesitated, licking his lips. “...fifty gold pieces.”“Fine.” Vish was pretty sure he was being ripped off, despite not normally having to buy poppy, but he didn't care. It wasn't like it was his money anyway. He just wanted to get his hands on the poppy as quickly as possible.He reached into the folds of his black tunic and drew out the common purse of the traveling party, which he had stolen before he had come out on this walk after some fool had left it out in the dining area of the manse.When the man took the coins and saw how many more Vish had in the purse, his eyes bulged.Ah, Vish thought.“Actually, friend,” said the man, “you know what? I'm thinking that maybe you don't need the poppy after all. Maybe we keep the poppy, and we also take that gold off your hands.”“‘We'?” said Vish.The big man's pupils reached beyond the Shadowfinger.Vish turned. On cue, two more men made their way down the alleyway towards him, each of them with drawn straight swords, in the Farrian style. No doubt that first man behind Vish had a weapon stashed somewhere as well.“I am thinking you will hand over that money now, friend,” said the first man from behind him, and a point pricked Vish's back, “and we may think about letting you live. Or you can put up a struggle and we can kill you and take it anyway. I would not recommend it though. You are outnumbered, three to one, and you have nowhere to run.”Vish sighed. He had wondered earlier if something like this was going to happen today.He reached for his own sword on his back. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sagaofthejewels.substack.com

If you've watched the news lately, the pharmaceutical world is beginning to embrace the use of psychedelic medicines as a safer and more effective means to treat deep emotional challenges. That's the good news…However, are people using these ancestral medicines like allopathic medicines to bypass the deeper work they truly need that can create real pathways to personal growth and lasting healing?Payam, a renowned international master of psychedelic medicines, describes the real and false promises of these medicines and how they can be used wisely to heal the wounded child within all of us this week on Spirit Gym. Learn more about Payam and his practice at his website.For Spirit Gym listeners: Payam is offering a free 30-minute consultation to all Spirit Gym listeners. Complete the form near the bottom of this page and mention that you heard him on this podcast to sign up for this special gift. Plus, if you're already a Spirit Gym member, look for a special Q&A session with Payam soon!Timestamps 3:37 Payam offers an invocation to begin his conversation with Paul.6:52 A life of suffering and trauma from a very young age was the emotional baseline for Payam.10:09 The start to becoming a medical doctor is turning off the human heart machine.13:06 Treating psychedelics like allopathic medicines.23:47 Healing the thorn in our soul.32:52 Insight (synthetic) medicines (ketamine, MDMA) versus organic (spirit) medicines (Huachuma).42:48 The importance of relational safety.48:10 “All it takes is a kiss to get there.”51:30 The false promises of plant medicines.1:02:09 Payam's recent lesson from the spirits: Cloud people and earth people.1:19:16 The mark of a great man and his butterfly effect on the world.1:23:32 The knives that were Payam's first teachers.1:32:30 Medicines Payam uses with his clients.1:40:18 “The question isn't not why (drug) addiction but why the pain?”1:51:13 All of us are wounded children…ResourcesThe work of Dr. Gabor MatéPaul's Spirit Gym conversation with Greg SchmausReality +: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy by David ChalmersThe Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe by Jeremy LentWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrectPique LifeCHEK Institute/Scientific Core Conditioning We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Most people have heard of statins, drugs that lower cholesterol and consequent cardiovascular disease risk. Caleb Alexander, a drug safety and efficacy expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues, have looked at just how many people who should be taking such … How many people aren't taking needed medicines to reduce cardiovascular risk? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, remains the number one cause of death in the United States, yet many people who should be taking medicines to lower their risk by lowering cholesterol aren't. That's according to a study by … The gap between recommendations and who is actually taking medicines to lower cardiovascular disease risk is huge, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Not taking medicines to lower cholesterol when you clearly need them increases your risk for heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events. Yet a study by Caleb Alexander, a drug safety and efficacy expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues, shows … Just how much does it cost our healthcare system when people don't take needed medicines to reduce cardiovascular risk? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Only about 25 percent of people who need cholesterol lowering medicines based on blood tests take them,  with about 2/3 of those who've had a cardiovascular event doing so, a study by Caleb Alexander, a drug safety and efficacy expert at … Why don't people who are eligible for cholesterol lowering medicines take them? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Among people who've had a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular event and need a cholesterol lowering medicine, about 2/3 will take one. Among those who have not had such an event but do have high cholesterol only about a … Engaging both patients and physicians in the use of cholesterol lowering medicines is needed, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Naloxone has been available in Australia without prescription since 2022 (after pilot programs through 2019-2021, analysis showed this trial saved 3 lives per day). Join us as Kristin and Nat talk naloxone with Pharmacist Emily Turkovic. Emily shares her personal story and why she is passionate about ensuring that naloxone is widely available in our community. Listen in for tips and tricks on how to broach the subject with patients and ways to de-stigmatise naloxone. Resources: Opioid Safety Toolkit Free Take Home Naloxone training program Find out more about the Take Home Naloxone program here. Take Home Naloxone Program Resources

In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris is asked: what is ivermectin? Are sodium ion batteries a rival to lithium? Is the Earth spinning slightly faster? Why do we warn against using phones around petrol stations? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris is asked: what is ivermectin? Are sodium ion batteries a rival to lithium? Is the Earth spinning slightly faster? Why do we warn against using phones around petrol stations? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

One lesson from the global pandemic was that pharmaceutical supplies chains are international, complicated, and slow to respond in crisis. A new government program is aiming to use only domestic products to make medicines at the point of care. Here to share more about this innovative effort is the manager of the EQUIP-A-Pharma program, Dr. Sushma Savarala.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new treatment for malaria in babies and very small children has just been approved; we hear more about the drug expected to save many lives.Also in the programme: is Israel's new plan to create a so-called “humanitarian city” for Palestinians in Gaza from where they could “voluntarily” emigrate, actually legal? And a report on the environmental damage caused by China's rare earth mineral industry.(IMAGE: The company logo is seen at the new cell and gene therapy factory of Swiss drugmaker Novartis in Stein, Switzerland, November 28, 2019. Novartis developed the new anti-malaria drug known as Coartem Baby or Riamet Baby in collaboration with the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), a Swiss-based not-for-profit organisation initially backed by the British, Swiss and Dutch Governments, as well as the World Bank and the Rockefeller Foundation / IMAGE: Reuters / Arnd Wiegmann)

Resources for the Community___________________________________________________________________https://linktr.ee/theplussidezpodcast Ro - Telehealth for GLP1 weight management https://ro.co/weight-loss/?utm_source=plussidez&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=comms_yt&utm_content=45497&utm_term=55Find Your US Representatives https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials United States Patent & Trademark Office Website and Email https://www.uspto.gov/usptoinfo@uspto.govi-MAK Websitehttps://www.i-mak.org/i-MAK Briefs & Reports https://www.i-mak.org/resource-type/briefs/______________________________________________________________________Tahir Amin, founder of I-MAK, joins us to break down why GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Mounjaro stay so pricey. We dig into evergreening, patent thickets, and how pharma companies use legal loopholes to delay generics and extend monopolies.We also explore why some companies spend more on stock buybacks than drug innovation—and what that means for access. If you've felt exploited by the system, you're not alone. But there's hope. Learn about the policy changes ahead and how you can take action to fight for affordable meds.Tahir Amin bio:Tahir Amin is a founder and CEO of the Initiative for Medicines, Access & Knowledge (I-MAK), a nonprofit organisation working to address the systemic inequities in how medicines are developed and distributed. He has over 30 years of experience in intellectual property (IP) law, during which he has practised with two of the leading IP law firms in the United Kingdom and served as IP Counsel for multinational corporations. His work focuses on changing the structural power dynamics that allow health and economic inequities to persist by challenging and re-shaping IP laws and the related global political economy to better serve the public interest.  He is a former Harvard Medical School Fellow in the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine and has served as legal advisor/consultant to many international groups, including the European Patent Office and World Health Organization, as well as testifying before the U.S. Congress on intellectual property and unsustainable drug prices.Special Guest Co-Host, Amanda Bonello from GLP-1 Collective https://glp1collective.org/ _______________________________Send us Fan Mail!Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dmfkim?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dmfkimonmounjaro?igsh=aDF6dnlmbHBoYmJn&utm_source=qr Kat Carter, Associate Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katcarter7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrskatcarter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports affected infants may soon be able to be prescribed anti-malarial medication

This episode of the Astonishing Healthcare podcast features Michael Kleinrock, Director, Research Development at the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. We explore key highlights from their most recent annual report - Understanding the Use of Medicines in the U.S. 2025 - with an eye toward implications for plan sponsors and the health benefits market. What are the key drivers of higher drug spend beyond GLP-1s? At what cost do consumers abandon prescriptions at the counter? How is biosimilar adoption going, and what impact is it having on trend? We answer these questions and many more, including how the IRA could impact innovation, vaccination rates, and what was most surprising to Michael in the data: hint, it's how much prices really changed year-over-year! Additional Reference Materials (IQVIA Institute Reports & Publications)Assessing the Biosimilar Void in the U.S.Proliferation of Innovation Over TimeRelated ContentAH048 - High-Cost Orphan Drugs, Securing Claims Data, and More, with Dr. Eric BrickerAH055 - Pharmacy Benefits 101: Stop-Loss Insurance, with Mike Miele, FSA, MAAAReplay - Innovative partnerships for GLP-1 management, with Vida HealthHow to Manage Pharmacy Benefit Spend in a GLP-1 WorldFor more information about Capital Rx and this episode, please visit Capital Rx Insights.

Recent years have seen the advent of weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. They work by suppressing users' appetites, leading to weight loss.     They've been described as wonder drugs but now, new figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) show they may be associated with inflammation of the pancreas, which could lead to death.   Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's science correspondent, Thomas Moore, about these new findings and how cautious they should make us. We also hear from Lorna, a mother who got acute pancreatitis while she was on a weight loss drug - she believes the drugs are not worth the risks.  Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Philly Beaumont and Rosie Gillott

Medicine in Australia could soon become more expensive and harder to come by. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme – the safety net that keeps our prescriptions cheap – has been drawn into Donald Trump’s trade war, after the US president signed an order saying the United States should not pay more for medicines than its peer countries. Drug companies have now paused new PBS listings and warn some treatments may never reach Australian patients. Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis, on how one decision in Washington could force Australians to pay more for vital drugs – and whether Canberra has the leverage to stop it. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis. Photo: AP Photo/Julio CortezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen in as Kristin chats with Dr Ian Heslop about the health care needs of travellers, covering topics such as traveller's diarrhoea, altitude sickness and more. Listen until the end to find out what Ian brings in his travel medicine kit! Ian is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle and has a strong background in Hospital Pharmacy and in academia. He was involved in the establishment of the Bachelor of Pharmacy program at James Cook University in Townsville - and whilst teaching at JCU, he completed his doctorate in travel health.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week and we’re checking in with sexual health expert, Dr Alistair Somerville to uncover common sexual health challenges faced by men. - How common conditions like erection difficulties & low libido really are. - Practical information on getting help from your healthcare professional including treatment options. - Discuss the importance of adopting healthier habits for long-term well-being. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week and we’re checking in with sexual health expert, Dr Alistair Somerville to uncover common sexual health challenges faced by men. - How common conditions like erection difficulties & low libido really are. - Practical information on getting help from your healthcare professional including treatment options. - Discuss the importance of adopting healthier habits for long-term well-being. Plus... - Labour is more popular than National right now. How? What have they done? Is hiding in plain sight the best approach from Labour? - David Farrar the man behind the poll and the sharpest political tool in the kit is with us to explain what’s going on. - And some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Menopausal hormonal therapy should not be a blanket recommendation for everyone going through menopauseWeight management in women is influenced by hormonal changes throughout life stages.Retrospective analyses can provide insights but have limitations.The wellness industry often oversimplifies complex medical issues.Hormonal replacement therapy may have subtle benefits for weight management.Confounding factors like SSRIs can complicate weight loss efforts.A holistic approach is essential for managing women's health during menopause.Education and awareness are crucial for women navigating menopause.Future research should focus on randomized controlled trials for better clarity.Understanding individual patient experiences is key to effective treatment.Click here to see her studyClick here to follow Dr. Tchang on XClick here to join Dr. Spencer's clinic Vineyard 

On this week's Bonus Episode - the last one of Series 6 - we're talking all things Midsummer!Folding in the history of the term 'Litha' which is sometimes also applied to the day, we're talking Gerald Gardner and the birth of Wicca, the parts Aleister Crowley, the Druids, and the Rosicrucians had to play in the revival/creation of pagan traditions, and reminding ourselves what being a "pagan" means and why!We also unpick knotty changes in the English calendar, including the layers of festivals as mentioned by the Venerable Bede and initiated by the early Christian church. Though, at the same time, what vestiges of Roman custom might we have carried forward? What about prehistoric celebrations, linked to megalithic monuments like Stonehenge? And then there's the shift from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, which meant moving just about every festival to a new place in a rejigged month... Midsummer is a total mess! Yet, surely it's incredibly simple? The Celts understood; it's the longest day, and therefore a day for worshipping sun and heat. In which case, why is Beltane the modern fire festival, and Midsummer about... nature spirits like the Oak and Holly King?It's a rich topic, we hope you enjoy our chat about it, and that you also like Martin's story written specially for the episode, "John Barleycorn." Like the folk song says, we all drink his blood and know that he must die! The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week and we’re checking in with my good mate Mark Sainsbury to talk about smoking & alcohol. - Look at how we think about smoking & drinking differently now. - Explore Mark’s personal thoughts on quitting smoking & reducing alcohol intake. - Discuss the importance of adopting healthier habits for long-term well-being. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week and we’re checking in with my good mate Mark Sainsbury to talk about smoking & alcohol. - Look at how we think about smoking & drinking differently now. - Explore Mark’s personal thoughts on quitting smoking & reducing alcohol intake. - Discuss the importance of adopting healthier habits for long-term well-being. Plus... - Hipkins needs to cut Te Pāti Māori loose if he wants any chance of winning the next election! It's clear his affiliation with the party is tanking his numbers - as seen in a recent poll of kiwi farmers and who they'd vote for. - Joining me to discuss this poll is Associate Minister of Agriculture, Andrew Hoggard. - And some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week & we’re checking in with my good mate Mike King about anxiety and depression. - Everyday realities of living with anxiety & depression from someone who’s seen it. - Opening up the conversation to encourage a better understanding of mental health. - What support or small changes help people feel less alone. Plus... - He’s been jailed for 8 years for raping a young kiwi women - why is our system so hopelessly weak and how did this man get to stay here and why did the Greens support him? - And some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week & we’re checking in with my good mate Mike King about anxiety and depression. - Everyday realities of living with anxiety & depression from someone who’s seen it. - Opening up the conversation to encourage a better understanding of mental health. - What support or small changes help people feel less alone. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Why is autoimmune disease in menopause becoming more prevalent? And why are college-age patients a growing autoimmune demographic?  In your 60s, when the world is thinking of retirement, would you ever consider being a founder of a new business instead of spending days on the golf course or traveling?  Answers to the increase in autoimmune disease in menopause and more in this special episode I think you may find both alarming and fascinating; both a shot of reality and hope.    My Guest: Dr. Bonnie Feldman, 69, Co-founder and Chief Patient Officer of Rheumission, is an entrepreneur, health practitioner, researcher, financial analyst, digital health advisor and autoimmune patient and advocate.  Since 2010, Dr. Feldman integrates digital tech, virtual-first care, and lifestyle interventions with conventional care to improve outcomes for autoimmune patients. She spent the past decade raising awareness of the underserved and growing autoimmune market opportunity for private investment. Her experience as an autoimmune patient have fueled Bonnie's passion for prevention, earlier diagnosis and improved care for all autoimmune patients.   Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:04:50] Tell me about your own journey - why become a startup founder at an age (now 69) that most people are already in retirement? [00:09:16] What are autoimmune diseases? [00:13:18] What do people not understand about autoimmune disease? [00:18:21] Why do you say that autoimmune disease is a women's health crisis? [00:22:39] What is fundamentally wrong and needs to change in the way autoimmune patients are treated and diagnosed? What are doing to change this? [00:24:42] What is biologics? What are the negative side effects of biologics?  [00:33:04] What is the legacy you hope to leave (for your 10 grandchildren)?   Know if You May Have Autoimmune Disease in Menopause   What is Autoimmune Disease? Old Definition When the immune system attacks itself. 100 different kinds e.g. multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, all sort of colitis and Crohn's New Definition Now includes the inflammatory spectrum and autism spectrum   Autoimmune Disease Is a Women's Health Crisis 80% of autoimmune patients are women, around 40 million people Hormones influence during puberty, pregnancy, menopause Late-onset autoimmune diagnoses are on the rise. The biggest growth is in young adult women who are college age.   Treatment for an Autoimmune Disease Patient Conventional Medicine The patient sees different kinds of specialized doctors that do not necessarily talk to each other (e.g. dermatologists, rheumatologists, etc.) Rheumission A Care Team is provided under one virtual roof with access to the patient digitally 24/7 if needed. This includes lifestyle medicine physician, an autoimmune psychologist, an autoimmune dietitian, an exercise program, and a care coordinator. Uses lifestyle medicine as the first lever of defense like diet, sleep, psychological, etc. Medicines are used in the lowest dose when needed.   Connect with Dr. Bonnie: Dr. Sharon's Website - Rheumission Facebook - rheumission Instagram - @rheumissionhlth YouTube - @rheumission   Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Supplements I Take in Menopause Next Episode - What's Best Total Body or Split Routine in Menopause More Like This - How to Have and Still Thrive with Autoimmunity in Menopause   Resources: GYROTONIC® Feldenkrais Gait Therapy Pelvic Floor Therapy Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge. Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra.  

Join us as two thought leaders from Lumanity delve into the evolution of their organization and how they are approaching the transformative impact of AI for their clients in today's environment. Discover what surprised them most on their AI journey and what they are most excited about moving forward. Step into the future of health media at the MM+M Media Summit on October 30th, 2025 live in NYC! Join top voices in pharma marketing for a full day of forward-thinking discussions on AI, streaming, retail media, and more. Explore the latest in omnichannel strategy, personalization, media trust, and data privacy—all under one roof. Don't wait—use promo code PODCAST for $100 off your individual ticket. Click here to register! AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket! Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men's Health Week and we’re checking up on my good mate Dave Letele who’ll be sharing his observations around the impact of living with weight and diet challenges. - How society can judge & shame people living with these health challenges. - Real stories about the emotional side of being told your health is being impacted. - How our support & understanding can change lives. Plus... - Tākuta Ferris' new private members bill is deeply concerning and frankly, quite crazy. Let's break it down. - Plus some Letters to the Editor Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men's Health Week and we’re checking up on my good mate Dave Letele who’ll be sharing his observations around the impact of living with weight and diet challenges. - How society can judge & shame people living with these health challenges. - Real stories about the emotional side of being told your health is being impacted. - How our support & understanding can change lives. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week & we’re checking up with my good mate Tai Matai; his story honestly told. Hear how he experienced the early warning signs of a heart attack. He’ll share how the event reshaped his approach to everyday life. How he’s now encouraging a reflection on men’s health & getting regular check-ups Plus... We need to delve into the truth about men's health in New Zealand. Men get a raw deal when it comes to health and it's time to talk about it. Also, Health Coach and former broadcaster Kent Johns joins us to discuss how us Kiwis can improve our own health. And some Letter's to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are foreducational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medicaladvice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcareprofessional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientificpublications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and donot imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED)treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week & we’re checking up with my good mate Tai Matai; his story honestly told. Hear how he experienced the early warning signs of a heart attack. He’ll share how the event reshaped his approach to everyday life. How he’s now encouraging a reflection on men’s health & getting regular check-ups Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are foreducational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medicaladvice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcareprofessional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientificpublications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and donot imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED)treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

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If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/almanac for a discount on your first month of therapy.If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/ Hey Poison Friends! I thought we could use an episode free from prions and other deadly viruses and diseases, so let's talk about some medications that turned out to be toxic. We have discussed how some toxins became useful in the world of medicine, so why not the other way around? While discussing this topic, I thought it would be informative to include some basics on what clinical trials look like (at least here in America).I have had many requests for one drug in particular: Thalidomide. We did briefly discuss this one in a bonus episode, but I dug a little deeper and wanted to include how it affected food and drug acts in the countries it affected. While not approved in America during its time, samples were given out and there were quite a few still affected here. This particular drug led to some horrific birth defects as well as many of miscarriages and stillbirths. Other medications we need to discuss include a couple of NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) called Vioxx and Bextra. These caused higher risks of heart attack and stroke, injuring and killing many who had taken them. Bextra was also linked to a higher risk for Stevens-Johnsons Syndrome, a serious skin condition that was painful and could lead to further complications. Lastly, if you grew up in the 90s like we did, you'll remember the influx of amphetamine or caffeine based weight loss drugs. Some were prescribed but some were also over the counter. You could buy some "supplements" like these at any convenient store. One medication prescribed to patients was a combination drug, called Fen-Phen by many, and it caused pulmonary hypertension, proving fatal to some who took it and leaving others with longterm heart valve and respiratory problems. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters! Please feel free to leave a comment or send us a DM for any questions, suggestions, or just to say, "hi."Support us on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thepoisonersalmanac⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch-⁠⁠⁠https://poisonersalmanac.com/⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials:The Poisoner's Almanac on IG-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/poisoners_almanac?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube-⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepoisonersalmanac-m5q?si=16JV_ZKhpGaLyM73⁠⁠⁠Also, look for the Poisoner's Almanac TikTok- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@poisonersalmanacp?_t=ZT-8wdYQyXhKbm&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@studiesshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Becca-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yobec0?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's been reported that 1.5 million people are taking GLP1 weight-loss jabs and a huge majority are buying online without a face-to-face appointment with a doctor.   Yesterday, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warned that women using weight-loss jabs must use effective contraception - and it is not known whether taking the medicines could harm an unborn baby. To discuss whether people using the jabs are aware of these issues and getting the right advice, Anita Rani is joined by GP Dr Sarah Jarvis and BBC Health Reporter Philippa Roxby.The Salt Path is a new film based on Raynor Winn's international bestselling memoir, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years has a rare neurodegenerative condition, their home is taken away and they lose their livelihood. With nothing left to lose, they walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. It's the first film directed by the acclaimed and award-winning theatre director Marianne Elliott, whose celebrated productions include War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. She joins Anita in the studio. For the first time since 1973 women will walk out to compete at Queen's Club as the Queen's Tennis tournament gets underway. To mark this moment, the Lawn Tennis Association is launching a series of initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of British women's tennis players. Anita speaks to the LTA's Chief Medical Officer Dr Guy Evans and former British Number One and Tournament Director of Queen's, Laura Robson. A look at teaching today. Is increased part-time working the solution to female teacher retention? A new report is out, which is a large scale analysis of what happens to teachers after maternity leave. They have studied data from 150,000 teachers across 7,000 schools in the UK over the past four years, and have looked at the impact of part-time working versus full time during the first four years after returning back after maternity leave. Anita is joined by Nicola West-Jones, Director of Insight and External relations at The Key Group and co-author of the report, and Jess Edwards, a primary school teacher and Chair of Policy, Research and Campaigns at the National Education Union executive. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

On this month's episode of Magus we are peering back through the mists of time, to a time of myth and belief in myths, to investigate the origins, theoretical biography, and the symbolic meanings of an Arthurian icon: Morgan Le Fay! From the first mention of Morgan Le Fay in writing, care of Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century, we explore how the events of The Anarchy created a need for 'The Once and Future King' to return. Though at that point, Morgan was more of a good fairy and mysterious Otherworld Queen, rather than King Arthur's dark shadow. Yet, scratching beneath the surface, and considering both how Morgan was re-framed by 15th century French authors like Chretian De Troyes, we establish that there is a before and after - and that only after the Vulgate Cycle is complete does the 'Dark Goddess' of ancient mythology find a new form.We of course look back into the deep past - to the birth of the universe, out of the cosmic womb of Classical feminine deities like Nyx and the Ancient Egyptian goddess Nephthys, and forward, via the Celtic (and monstrous) Morrigan, Modron, and Morgen, to peel back the layers of Morgan Le Fay's identity. A shapeshifter, scorned lover, embodiment of justice, and so much more, even after the death of King Arthur - and Mordred, the incestuous product of the love affair between Morgan and Arthur - she lives on. Part pantomime villain, part nightmare queen, part maiden, part mother, part crone, she is, in a sense, all things to all men.But what is Morgan Le Fay to herself? Does she even know? And how much of the story of her life was ever her choice, or does it all come back to the nebulous actions of the wizard Merlin?With answers to these questions and more, it's a pretty epic episode, so clothe yourself in darkness and head with us down to the ford in the river, where there's a strange lady waiting with a message we have no choice but to hear...The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Teitelbaum discusses the side effects of medicines used to treat common illnesses, which can, in the long run, create complications worse than the medical conditions they were intended to alleviate. The list includes natural treatment alternatives to substitute: Birth control pill Use of antibiotics to treat acne Use of antibiotics for ear infections in babies Medicines to strengthen the bones Antidepressants Acid reflux prescriptions Cholesterol drugs

Dr. Rodolfo Estrada, is a seasoned pulmonologists currently at UT Health San Antonio with significant experience in the management of patients with different forms of pulmonary hypertension. In this episode, Dr. Estrada will discuss the technology and clinical development behind YUTREPIA™ (treprostinil) inhalation powder and why it might be a good option for some PAH and PH-ILD patients. This Special Edition episode is sponsored by Liquidia. Please see the Important Safety Information following this podcast. The Prescribing Information and Instructions for Use for YUTREPIA (treprostinil) inhalation powder are available at YUTREPIA.com.  YUTREPIA is approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD; WHO Group 3) to improve the ability to exercise. Please see the Important Safety Information in the show notes. The Prescribing Information and Instructions for Use for YUTREPIA are available at YUTREPIA.com. Learn more about the INSPIRE study. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at www.phaware.global/clinicaltrials. Engage for a cure: www.phaware.global/donate #phaware Share your story: info@phaware.com Like, Subscribe and Follow us: www.phawarepodcast.com. #phawareMD #PHILD @Liquidia_Corp @REstradaMD @UTHealthSA IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before you take YUTREPIA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: Have low blood pressure Have or have had bleeding problems Have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if this product will harm your unborn baby Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if this product passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. YUTREPIA and other medicines may affect each other. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take: Medicines used to treat high blood pressure or heart disease Medicines that decrease blood clotting (anticoagulants) Water pills (diuretics) Gemfibrozil (Lopid®) or rifampin (Rimactane®, Rifadin®, Rifamate®, Rifater®) What are the possible side effects of YUTREPIA? This product can cause serious side effects, including: Low blood pressure (symptomatic hypotension). If you have low blood pressure, this product may lower your blood pressure more. Bleeding problems. This product may increase the risk of bleeding, especially in people who take blood thinners (anticoagulants). The most common side effects of YUTREPIA are cough, headache, throat irritation and pain, nausea, reddening of the face and neck (flushing), fainting or loss of consciousness, dizziness, diarrhea, and shortness of breath. Like other inhaled prostaglandins, you may have trouble breathing after taking YUTREPIA because it may cause the muscles around your airway to tighten (bronchospasm). These are not all the possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects or if you have trouble breathing. You may report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/MedWatch or call 1–800-FDA-1088. The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more about YUTREPIA, talk with your healthcare provider. Please see Full Prescribing Information for YUTREPIA and Instructions for Use. For additional information, call 1–888–393–5732.

I'm stoked to bring you today's episode with Simon Cheng, founder and CEO of Pique, where we dive into the world of cellular hydration, ancient healing compounds, and the cutting-edge science behind tea, fasting, and mitochondrial health.Simon's journey from burnout and chronic illness to becoming a globally recognized wellness innovator is nothing short of remarkable. In this conversation, he unpacks how traditional teas, adaptogens, and polyphenols activate autophagy, fight inflammation, and restore the body at a cellular level. You'll hear about the powerful role of fasting-mimicking compounds in tea, why water alone isn't enough for hydration, and how to actually nourish your mitochondria for long-term energy and longevity.We get deep into how toxins and poor hydration habits disrupt cell function, the surprising truth about spring water and filtration systems, and why polyphenols are the real MVPs of gut and immune health. Plus, Simon shares the rigorous scientific standards behind Pique's products, including triple toxin screening and clinical research. Whether you're deep into biohacking or just want to feel better and live longer, this episode delivers a masterclass in restoring your body's innate intelligence.If you're looking for a simple yet powerful daily ritual to elevate your energy, skin, and focus—without adding complexity—tune in to learn how these ancient healing practices are finally being validated by modern science. Visit piquelife.com/luke and get up to 20% off for life plus a free starter kit.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:LITTLE SAINTS | Visit lukestorey.com/littlesaints and use code LUKE to get 20% off your first order. SUNLIGHTEN | Save up to $600 when you go to lukestorey.com/sunlighten and use code LUKESTOREY in the pricing form.LEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.BLUSHIELD | Use code LUKE to save 10% off your order at lukestorey.com/blushieldMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) East Meets West: China, America, & the Shifting Global Landscape(00:18:58) Ancient Wisdom & Longevity Lessons from Hong Kong(00:29:20) Rediscovering Tea as Ancient Plant Medicine(00:52:53) From Personal Healing to Peak Performance(01:09:48) Tonics, Mushrooms, & the Return to Earth(01:30:42) Tannins, Timing, & Tea as a Fasting Tool(01:42:35) Closing Reflections and Spiritual InfluenceResources:• Website: piquelife.com• Instagram:

In this episode of Words on a Wire, hosts Daniel Chacón and Tim Z. Hernandez sit down with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz—award-winning author, respected curandera, and revered herbal educator—whose healing practices are rooted in the traditions of the Sonoran Desert. Known affectionately as the “Kitchen Curandera,” Felicia shares stories from her journey into traditional healing, from her great-grandmother's teachings in Old Town Albuquerque to her own transformative work with food, dance, and plant medicine.Felicia discusses the philosophy behind her acclaimed book Earth Medicines, her evolving role as a healer, and the importance of language, ancestry, and “indigenizing” wellness practices. She reflects on the power of naming, the wisdom of plants, and the spiritual connection between body and creativity. With warmth and insight, she explores how ancient indigenous knowledge is often validated—if not co-opted—by modern science, and emphasizes the importance of honoring traditions rather than rebranding them.

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On this month's episode of Magic and Medicines, Eleanor is guiding us through the history of Alchemy, from turning base metals into gold to the truth behind the Philosopher's Stone to much more besides!We start off talking about how several traditions we might recognise as 'Alchemy' grew up in isolation in the ancient world, including in Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and across the Middle East.From the supposed works of Hermes Trismigestus via Zosimus of Panopolis (who may actually be a hippopotamus in disguise) and other influential forefathers of Alchemy, including Mary The Copt - whose inventions are still being used today - we dig into the core principles of Alchemy: using Materialist magic to reshape reality.Through the Renaissance, via John Dee, Cornelius Agrippa, and absolutely not Nicolas Flamel, it is not until the Enlightenment that the entire tradition hits the skids. But why? And how did 'Chemistry' split off from 'Alchemy,' forcing its forebear into obscurity? Then, what about those people who still advocated for Alchemy through the 20th century and into the modern day? Could they possibly be believing in scientific processes that are only now being proved possibly principally correct?It's a fascinating topic, and one of the 'Big Ones' in the story of magic, so let's reorder some elemental nodes together, bring the humours into alliance, and see if we can't maybe all get filthy stinking rich with the knowledge theoretically gifted to us by our ancestors' angel husbands...Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, is expected back on the stand this morning after a day of explosive and emotional testimony. Also, catching up with Conan O'Brien on his Kennedy Center award and Netflix travel show. Then, an exclusive reveal of U.S. News & World Report's best over-the-counter medicines and health products.

Blockbuster drugs are launched by the pharmaceuticals industry to great fanfare — with promises of treating intractable illness and often with a stratospheric price tag. Yet, despite the hype and cost, many of those drugs turn out to be less than useless. How is it that so many drugs that are vetted by the Food and Drug Administration escape real scrutiny? Jerry Avorn, one of the most cited scientists in medicine, discusses the deeply compromised state of drug production and government regulation, in thrall to a for-profit system. Jerry Avorn, Rethinking Medications: Truth, Power, and the Drugs You Take Simon & Schuster, 2025 Alosa Health Center for Science in the Public Interest Worst Pills, Best Pills The post Medicines: Expensive, Poorly Tested, and Often Useless appeared first on KPFA.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy. A pharmacist and author of It’s Not Candy, for an important discussion on medication safety. Dr. McElroy is dedicated to improving communication between parents and children about the dangers of household substances. She shares crucial tips on preventing accidental poisoning, the risks of keeping expired prescriptions, and how children often mistake edibles for candy. Her insights highlight the importance of awareness and precaution in every home. Tune in for this essential and eye-opening conversation on protecting your family’s health. #AMI #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.