Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 30, Part 1: Non-Pharmacological Migraine Fix
January 1, 2024
Only 3% of us are “truly healthy”—REALLY? What does a positive ColoGuard test mean? Cannabinoids may be therapeutic for dementia, Alzheimer’s; Nasal cool-air delivery device promises non-pharmacological migraine fix; Alternatives to prednisone for polymyalgia rheumatica? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 30, Part 2: Slowing Progression of Dementia

Dietary nitrates from vegetables slow progression to dementia; HRT doesn’t slow cognitive decline, may accelerate it; Can intermittent fasting enable diabetics to get off insulin? Do oral contraceptives increase risk of depression? Does a high HDL mean you won’t ever get heart disease? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 23, Part 1: Top Cancer-Fighting Foods
December 25, 2023
“Forever chemicals” face a reckoning; The surprising relationship between dairy and hypothyroidism; Omega-3 fatty acids prolong ALS survival; Whey protein, time-restricted eating aid blood sugar control; Top cancer-fighting foods. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 23, Part 2: Largest Kidney Stone

Gout drug repurposed to fight heart disease; New Guinness record for largest kidney stone; Innovative treatments for lichen planus; At what point should you be concerned about high HgbA1c? Oops—1 in 5 women conceive naturally after IVF; Creatine vs. exercise-induced free radicals; Wearable monitor tracks levels of stress hormones. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 16, Part 1: Post-Partum Depression
December 18, 2023
New drug approved for post-partum depression with questionable efficacy, nasty side effects, hefty price tag; Iron, vitamin D and attention to thyroid improve late pregnancy blues; Oprah dishes on her use of weight loss meds; Study shows Mounjaro produces major weight loss—but pounds return when you stop; How much EPA should you take? Can a sacral implant alleviate the need for self-catheterization? How ketamine contributed to Matthew Perry’s death; Congress reverses Michelle Obama’s non-fat milk edict. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 16, Part 2: Too Many Supplements?

Astaxanthin shows life-extension promise in mouse study—but review finds many astaxanthin supplements lacking in potency; A caller wants to know why she feels sick if she doesn’t eat every 3 hours; Smoking shrinks your brain—but nicotine by itself may deliver cognitive benefits; How can you tell when you’re taking too many supplements? What to take to counteract radiation when you’re getting x-rays? Do testosterone-boosting supplements affect the prostate? Can you take testosterone after treatment for prostate cancer? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 9, Part 1: Dietary Sodium
December 11, 2023
Dietary sodium—does it or doesn’t it matter for blood pressure? Blast exposures may affect brain health of US military personnel; High LDL in an 80-year-old—need statins? What’s the meaning of high urine ketones? Stronger thigh muscles may forestall knee replacement; Do air cleaners reduce likelihood of infection transmission? Life expectancy gap widens between men and women. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 9, Part 2: Why Eating Red Meat and Dairy Could Prevent Cancer

Treatment for Long Covid; Is sparkling water bad for you? Nicotinamide riboside improves walking distance in patients with impaired leg circulation; Gummie supplements—are they effective? Carnival Cruise Line ruins Texas mom’s vacation over CBD pills; What does it indicate when your scalp hurts with hair brushing? Study shows pregnant women lack critical nutrients for offsprings’ health; Vitamin D in pregnancy curbs kids’ autism, ADHD. High altitude conditioning improves surgical outcomes; Why eating red meat and dairy could prevent cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 2, Part 1: Cataract Surgery
December 4, 2023
New twin study proves vegans healthier than omnivores—REALLY?? Flurry of pediatric respiratory infections reprises pandemic fears—but have lockdowns and masking undermined kids’ immune systems? Are there supplements that can reverse arterial plaque? Laser vs. conventional cataract surgery; Ear acupuncture, omega-3s for depression. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 2, Part 2: Do SSRI anti-depressants cause dementia?

Soccer heading found to promote brain damage, decline in memory; Texas AG sues Pfizer over “fraudulent” Covid vaccine claims; Treatments for toenail fungus; Do SSRI anti-depressants cause dementia? PEA vs. CBD for pain, anxiety; Tomato consumption curbs hypertension; Brain implants enable communication from thoughts alone; Flexible work hours can slow heart aging; Why certain blood types are less susceptible to Covid; New initiative targets 9 million Americans who still get their water from lead pipes; BONUS: Popular weight loss drugs curb alcohol cravings. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.