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Drug Story

Drug Story

Thomas Goetz · Society · EN

This podcast examines the pharmaceutical industry by exploring specific drugs and the conditions they treat. Each episode delves into a particular medication, its associated disease, and the business surrounding it. It is for listeners interested in the intersection of medicine, economics, and...

14
Episodes
1
Guests

Notable Guests

Eric Topol
Eric Topol 1x

Recent Episodes

Mar 31, 2026 · 50m
Fluoride is classified as a drug by the FDA, an essential nutrient.
50m
Mar 24, 2026 · 48m
Discusses ivermectin's proven efficacy against parasitic diseases like river blindness.
48m
Mar 17, 2026 · 38m
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was a popular 19th-century "women's tonic."
38m
Mar 10, 2026 · 30m
Pharmacogenomics promised personalized medicine based on DNA, but adoption has been slow.
Eric Topol
30m
Mar 3, 2026 · 48m
Neurasthenia, or Americanitis, was the first 20th-century epidemic linked to insomnia, possibly caused by electricity.
48m
Feb 24, 2026 · 50m
Chronic pain is a complex medical mystery, often misunderstood and undertreated.
50m
Feb 17, 2026 · 45m
John Green discusses the history and impact of tuberculosis.
45m
Feb 10, 2026 · 56m
Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, impacting male energy and libido.
56m
Feb 3, 2026 · 45m
Anxiety and dread are common feelings addressed by medication.
45m
Jan 27, 2026 · 1h 1m
Obesity was historically viewed as a personal failing, not a medical issue.
1h 1m
Jan 20, 2026 · 46m
Depression is an invisible mental health condition affecting millions.
46m
Jan 13, 2026 · 1h 2m
Statins are widely used for high cholesterol and heart disease prevention.
1h 2m
Jan 6, 2026 · 56m
EpiPen is a highly successful drug for treating food allergies.
56m
Sep 26, 2025 · 2m
Modern medicine offers drugs for numerous conditions like diabetes and anxiety.
2m

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