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Drug Story

Thomas Goetz

Every episode of Drug Story uses one prescription drug to tell surprising, true tales about the business of disease and health. Hosted by award-winning science journalist Thomas Goetz, MPH, this podcast asks the big question: What happens when we use drugs to fix our big problems? www.drugstory.co

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Do you feel that?

That doubt and dread and worry?

That’s anxiety - and lucky for you, there’s a pill for that.

It’s called Xanax. And it works. Really well. And really fast.

Prescribed for panic attacks and anxiety, one dose of Xanax usually kick... more

For decades, obesity was treated as a matter of self-control and free will: If you were fat, it was your own fault.

You could try a diet - but the diet companies were also in on the fix: For years, Weight Watchers was owned by Heinz food … and Jenny... more

There’s no blood test for depression, no MRI or CT scan that can detect it. Because depression, like a lot of things involved with mental health, is invisible.

Still, depression is the most common mental health issue in the US and worldwide. Nearly... more

Once you turn 40, it seems like half the people you know are taking a statin drug. You know, because their cholesterol is high, and to prevent heart disease down the line. It makes sense: better safe than sorry.

This is a huge triumph for preventive... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Found via Tim Ferris — loved the episode!

    Great work on the epi pen episode

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    Canadaa month ago
  • Terrific premise and great first episode!

    Heard about you from Tim Ferriss - loved the first episode, and going to follow!

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    Gen X professional
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fascinating exploration of medical science

    This was a great, easy to digest episode featuring the EpiPen and the sad tale of greed.

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    5
    Bostonpmy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Exceptional and Essential Interesting listen.

    Exceptional Essential listening. Cant wait for those to come. Found through Tim Ferris-thanks TF!

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