Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 9, Part 1: Does Motrin affect the liver?
March 11, 2024
As weight-loss meds surge in popularity, BigPharma builds pipeline of even more potent, pricey drugs—questions arise as to their sustainability, cost-effectiveness; 93 million Americans may be candidates for them, at an annual price tag of $600 billion; Tufts nutrition chief calls for 12-18 month limits on their use, conditioning their prescription on mandatory behavior modification for weight loss maintenance; German man opts for 217 Covid shots—researchers claim he’s still “fine”; Alpha lipoic acid for diabetic neuropathy; Does Motrin affect the liver? Consumer alert over “free” urinary catheter scams. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 9, Part 2: Yogurt as Hedge Against Type 2 Diabetes

NYU doctor dies of anaphylactic shock after deadly food allergens not disclosed at Disney eatery; Pharmaceutical company fined $264 million for lifesaving Epi-Pen price-gouging; Nasal spray alternative to injectable epinephrine canceled over efficacy concerns; How microbiome imbalances predict food allergy susceptibility; Alternatives to expensive creams for bothersome skin rashes; Is krill oil compatible with blood thinners like Eloquis? Continuous glucose monitors cleared for over-the-counter sale without prescription; Hawthorne for congestive heart failure; Can high-dose vitamin D forestall juvenile onset diabetes? Microplastics and heart disease; FDA issues “qualified health claim” for yogurt as hedge against Type 2 diabetes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 2, Part 1: Diabetic Retinopathy
March 4, 2024
Obesity is malnutrition, too—for the first time in human history overweight has overtaken hunger, affecting 1 billion persons worldwide; Halting diabetic retinopathy; Regulate ultra-processed foods like cigarettes? Groin pain—is it simply a hernia—or something worse? Victory: FDA announces forever chemical ban for food wrappers; Is chiropractic the solution for thinning neck discs? Vitreomacular traction syndrome; Einstein mega-donor makes med school tuition-free. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 2, Part 2: Marijuana and Cardiovascular Risk

Does “free” medical care disincentivize personal responsibility for healthy lifestyle choices? Are melamine plates safe? It’s a “good year” for flu shot efficacy—at 40%? Covid self-quarantine guidelines rescinded as CDC exaggerates booster protection; Vitamin B3 in the cross-hairs—should you worry? Marijuana use linked to cardiovascular risk; CBD shows promise for marijuana use disorder; What gets in the way of some dieters weight loss efforts? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 24, Part 1: CBD for Sleep
February 26, 2024
Pregnant women urged to avoid ultra-processed foods; Emulsifiers and cancer risk; The peril that lurks in Cheerios; Environmental toxins damage sperm; U.S. lags behind other nations in nutritional labeling of harmful foods; How the “Smart Choices” program became an epic fail; Maternal stress ups odds of offsprings’ ADHD; A simple maneuver relieves vertigo; The tyranny of evidence-based medicine; CBD for sleep. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 24, Part 2: Fatty Liver

Synaquell for supporting brain health; What supplements are compatible with radiation therapy for cancer? If you don’t have a blockage do you need a statin? Treating fungal rashes; Will the next Apple Watch be capable of monitoring blood sugar? Plant-based diets improve outcomes after treatment for prostate cancer; Vitamin E vs. fatty liver; Family of hospital CEO sues after her death from heart surgery. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 17, Part 1: Insomnia
February 19, 2024
PEA for pain, immunity, sleep, inflammation, cognition, mood; Don’t put bananas in your smoothie—here’s why; Does cinnamon really improve blood sugar? Probiotics to counter antibiotic side effects; Natural support for insomnia; Stocks of weight loss drug-makers soar; A shot you can take every 6 months to control your blood pressure; Injectable med relieves peanut allergy; Governor DeSantis proposes Florida ban on lab-grown meat. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 17, Part 2: Wound Healing

How to promote wound healing; “Enhanced Games” will feature athletes leveraging latest performance-enhancing drugs; Sophisticated blood test predicts Alzheimer’s decades before onset; Large trial demonstrates lifestyle key to dementia prevention; Pulse oximeters found unreliable in dark-skinned individuals; Can vertigo be a symptom of menopause? Gut bacteria support resistance to respiratory viruses; Riddle me this—sky-high cholesterol on a vegetarian diet—but zero plaque! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 10, Part 1: Post-Stroke Speech Recovery
February 12, 2024
Due to a technical difficulty, this is an abbreviated hour of Intelligent Medicine: King Charles has cancer—but where? PSA = 1, but waking up to pee—do I need to see a urologist? Treatment for laryngo-pharyngeal reflux (LPR); Do you need to take a statin after a stroke? Vibrating pill may obviate need for appetite-suppressing weight loss drugs; Treatment for diarrhea-predominant IBS; Acupuncture shows benefits for post-stroke speech recovery. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio For February 10, Part 2: Medical Misinformation

How continuous glucose monitors can teach you to regulate your blood sugar; Supreme Court to weigh in on medical “misinformation”; Can you outrun heart risks of frequent sugary beverage intake? Cannabis linked to increased anxiety, depression; Time-restricted keto diet delays progression of ALS; Is there a one-size-fits-all weight loss diet for seniors? Supplements for a one-year-old who is constantly coming down with infections; High LDL, but with high HDL—are statins the answer? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.