Go Ad-Free
logoThe People's Perspective on Medicine
Article imageJoe Graedon - December 23, 2024
Article imageJoe Graedon - December 22, 2024
Article imageJoe Graedon - December 26, 2024 - 21 comments

Did You Catch Flu, RSV, COVID or Whooping Cough? Are You Contagious?

Did you catch flu in the last several weeks? Did you get an influenza vaccine? Did it work? Have you caught any other respiratory infection?

Joe Graedon - December 22, 2024

Would You Ever Use a Bidet to Clean Your Bottom?

Dennis Miller, RPh - December 22, 2024

From Xyzal to Zyprexa: Weird Drug Names Proliferate

Joe Graedon - December 22, 2024

How Did Doctors Go So Wrong on Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone Strength?

Joe Graedon - December 22, 2024

Natural Approaches or Pharmaceuticals for What Ails You?

Terry Graedon - December 22, 2024

How to Ease Nasal Congestion with Saline

An independent watchdog dedicated to consumer health protection

Since 1976, we have built a reputation as a trustworthy and truly independent voice for both consumers and health professionals. We stand up for the consumer by serving as a watchdog of the medical and pharmaceutical industries, including the FDA itself.

We are accountable only to you, the public, and not to any outside organization.

Learn more about our organization, mission, experience and credentials.

Featured on:
Good Morning America logo
NPR logo
Dateline logo
Nightly News logo
Today Show logo
Oprah Winfrey logo

Breaking health news & in-depth drug information you won't find anywhere else

On top of the trends and ahead of the curve, our research will keep you and your family informed as to your best options for staying healthy.

Crucial News Alerts

Count on us to keep you abreast of significant health information - months, years or even decades before mainstream medicine.

Get breaking health alerts

Deep Dive Research

We dig deep into the medical literature to see what the research reveals about actual benefits, side effects and potential interactions of medications.

Learn more about our work

Evidence-Based Analysis

Long before endocrine disruptors, celiac disease and generic drug quality problems were headline news, our listeners and readers were already well informed.

View our Press page

Going beyond the medicine cabinet with a community of like-minded health seekers

More and more people are quickly becoming aware of the idea that sometimes a doctor visit is not the only (or sometimes even the best) option for dealing with common health issues.

Our expertise with home remedies and dietary supplements is simply unparalleled, and we have written thousands of articles and more than a dozen books on these topics.

Leading researchers regularly come to The People’s Pharmacy to shed light on the science behind alternative medicine. You have come to the right place to take control of your health!

Tired of the ads on our website?

Now you can browse our website completely ad-free for just $5 / month. Stay up to date on breaking health news and support our work without the distraction of advertisements.

Browse our website ad-free
Join over 150,000 Subscribers at The People's Pharmacy

We're empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options.