Rumor vs Truth - Evidence‑Based Mythbusting for Healthcare Professionals

Vaccines

Vaccine rumors keep going viral…but which ones actually hold up when you look at the evidence? In this episode, pharmacists Don Weinberger and Steve Small take on the va

Generic Meds

Generic drugs save money, but do they lower the bar?  From what "bioequivalent" really requires to why an authorized generic can look just like the brand name, a lot of

BONUS: Mailbag – Does Naloxone Increase Opioid Misuse?

Naloxone and nalmefene are reaching more hands than ever—through bystander programs, pharmacy dispensing protocols, and over-the-counter sales. But as access expands, one

Opioids

Opioid Rules of Thumb Are Sticky—Even When the Evidence Moves On.  From how quickly dependence risk starts to whether the newest non-opioid really replaces an opioid, a

BONUS: Mailbag - Do Patients Need to Separate Miralax From Other Medications?

Send us Fan Mail Can polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350, Miralax) affect the absorption of other medications? In this BONUS mailbag episode of Rumor vs Truth, we answer a li

Laxatives

The Constipation Conversation Has Been Backed Up for Years. From fears about laxative dependence to questions about pediatric safety, some laxative myths are still stuck

BONUS: Mailbag - Can Ivermectin be used in all kids?

Send us Fan Mail Ivermectin continues to come up in patient conversations—and not just for adults. Can ivermectin now be used safely in all kids after the recent KIDs L

Ivermectin

Ivermectin Is Back in the Conversation—But What Should Healthcare Teams Know? From expanded OTC access in some states to persistent online claims, ivermectin is once aga

BONUS: Mailbag - Is gabapentin toxic in pets?

Send us Fan Mail Gabapentin is showing up more often in veterinary care —but that raises an important question: Is gabapentin toxic in animals? In this BONUS mailbag e

Gabapentin

Gabapentin has become a go-to option across a wide range of clinical scenarios—but how well does it actually hold up under closer scrutiny? In this episode, Don Weinberg

BONUS: Mailbag - Should patients stop antibiotics early if they feel better?

Send us Fan Mail  Shorter antibiotic courses are becoming the norm—but that raises an important question we hear all the time: Can patients stop antibiotics early once

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Antimicrobial stewardship is everywhere—but best approaches are still debated. In this episode, Don and Steve separate fact from fiction around antimicrobial stewardship

Artificial Intelligence

AI is fast. AI is fluent. AI is confident. But is it clinically trustworthy? 🤖 AI can generate answers in seconds. But good healthcare decisions require more than spee

Hair Loss Treatments

Hair today… gone tomorrow? Don and Steve are combing through the claims to find out what really works. In this episode, they separate fact from fiction about hair loss tr

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause

Hot flashes or cool facts… are menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the middle of the rumors? In this episode, Don and Steve turn up the heat on common clai

GLP-1 Side Effects

Are GLP-1 side effects food for thought or just food for rumors? In this episode, Don and Steve dig into the evidence behind the most talked-about risks of GLP-1 agonists

Natural Cold and Flu Remedies

Is your favorite cold fix fact—or folklore? In this episode, hosts Don and Steve team up with special guest Jeff Langford, PharmD, from TRC’s NatMed team, to bust the big

BONUS: Dental Dilemmas – Extended Fluoride Interview

We loved our conversation with Dr. Jayson Chalmers, DDS so much that we’re sharing the full, never‑before‑heard interview. It goes deeper than our last episode “Dental Di

Dental Dilemmas

In this episode, Don and Steve separate fact from fiction about meds and oral health. 💊 Could your favorite mouthwash be more “spirited” than you think? 😬 Can a key medi

Quick Verdicts: Acetaminophen in Pregnancy

In this “Quick Verdicts” episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about whether acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of n