Big Pharma, Media Influence, and Public Health

This chapter examines the intertwined relationship between the pharmaceutical industry and media outlets, particularly focusing on the ethics of direct-to-consumer advertising in the U.S. and New Zealand. It discusses the historical evolution of advertising regulations and the troubling influence that pharmaceutical money has on media narratives and public perception. Additionally, the conversation highlights the implications of environmental chemicals on human health and the perceived decline of integrity within regulatory agencies like the NIH.

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