Why doesn't the FDA regulate herbal supplemen...

Ruth Lyons basically invented the daytime talk show, yet she doesn't get the credit. Why is that? Probably because she was a woman in a man's industry. Today we tell her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Mangroves are incredible survivors and adapters. They're also amazing at lessening the impact of tropical storms and climate change. And heck, they're cool looking. So jump into the brackish waters and have a listen to this classic episode all about these beauts.See omnystudio.co ...  Show more

When FDA employee Frances Kelsey called for caution regarding the drug thalidomide in the 1960s, she wound up saving babies and changing FDA guidelines as we know them. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-f ...  Show more

It’s worse than you think. Dr. Jane Ruby, a scientist with over 20 years of experience in regulatory processes for drug approval with the FDA, explains several important ways that the FDA and the drug companies violated the most basic safety protocols at every stage of the develo ...  Show more

A few days ago the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) sent out notices to 20 online pharmacies. The ones you’re probably used to buying med ...

Robert is joined by Matt Lieb to discuss the Food And Drug Administration.

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