Jun 4

#46 Protecting the health ecosystem – Valentina Giunchi & Joe Mitchell

Send a message to the show!Pharmacovigilance has traditionally focused on the patient at the receiving end of a medicine. But what happens to medicines once they leave the body? In this episode, Valentina Giunchi and Joe Mitchell unpack the emerging field of ecopharmacovigilance ... Show More

35m 4s

Mar 2026

#45 How to perform better disproportionality analyses – Michele Fusaroli & Eugene van Puijenbroek

Send a message to the show!For all its ease and speed, disproportionality analysis can be distorted by many biases, making it easy to misuse and misinterpret. Michele Fusaroli from Uppsala Monitoring Centre and Eugene van Puijenbroek from the Netherlands pharmacovigilance centre ... Show More

47m 20s

Feb 2026

#44 Rethinking medical device safety, part 2 – Omar Aimer

Send a message to the show!Medical device pharmacovigilance is complicated. Alongside clinical safety, there are technology risks, from cybersecurity threats to outdated software, that can put patients at risk. In this two-part episode, Omar Aimer, President of ISoP and former co ... Show More

21m 22s

Dec 2020

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast INTRODUCTION/LAUNCH EPISODE

Would love to know your opinions & expectations -Dr Radhika VijayWelcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay, I welcome you all to. History is history, Prehistorically people used crude drugs, substances to cure their ailments, diseases, etc. They supe ... Show More

10m 12s

Aug 2025

No.1 Herbal Medicine Expert: This Over The Counter Drug Is Quietly Killing You & They’re Lying About Medicinal Plants!

Is the root of every illness your gut? Could 5 simple herbs replace your medicine cabinet? Natural remedy expert Simon Mills reveals the herbal medicines that doctors overlook, and the herbs, spices, and daily habits to use instead! Simon Mills is one of the most respected herbal ... Show More

2h 15m

Nov 2008

Why doesn't the FDA regulate herbal supplements?

<p>For thousands of years, societies across the globe have used herbs as medicine. While this practice continues today, the FDA does not regulate these potent substances. Find out why the FDA can't regulate herbal supplements in this HowStuffWorks podcast.</p><p> </p> Learn more ... Show More

13m 25s

Jul 2023

#206 Moringa, Aloe Vera, Nettle and Fenugreek for sugar control with Dr Merlin Willcox

Merlin Willcox, may have the answer to.Today, we’re diving into the world of therapeutic herbs and spices. Travelling across generations and cultures from around the world to discuss traditional medicine practices, whether they hold up to scientific scrutiny and if these herbs an ... Show More

1h 6m

Nov 2019

Herbal Supplements- 4 G's-Garlic, ginger, gingko, ginseng

This podcast reviews the 4 big G herbal supplements-garlic, ginger, gingko, and ginseng. It reviews the benefits and the medication interactions.

4m 9s

Sep 2025

Top 12 Most Misunderstood Supplements & Therapies (That Actually Work)

Nicotine for memory? Methylene blue for mitochondria? Dr. Josh Axe breaks down 12 controversial compounds—what the science says, what’s overhyped, and the key safety and legality questions to ask before you even think about trying them. Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & ... Show More

1h 9m

Nov 2022

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ADRENERGIC (ALPHA & BETA) RECEPTORS EFFECTS-3

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay.In today's episode I will be talking about Sympathomimetic agent effects like Metabolic Effects, Ocular Effects, GIT Effects and miscellaneous effects. After the last liner about effects on Splenic capsule in ... Show More

9m 27s

Mar 2024

Science, Deceit & Healthcare: Navigating The Minefield of Alternative Medicine with Prof. Michael Baum

In this episode I sit down with Professor Michael Baum to dissect with brutal honesty the intricacies and pitfalls of the alternative medicine industry. We dive deep into the challenges posed by a scientifically illiterate House of Commons and the prevailing misconception that sc ... Show More

45m 12s

Sep 2023

Plant Friends, Herbalism, and Living a Life Connected to Nature

Every single time you step outside there is so much medicine at your fingertips. In today’s episode, Rachel will introduce you to the world of herbalism. You will learn about different plants and how to live a life more connected to nature.The episode begins with Rachel’s origin ... Show More

1h 25m

Uppsala Reports Long Reads – The colour ...