Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 26: Biden Prostate Diagnosis

Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 26, Part 1: Biden Prostate diagnosis

Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis is a teachable moment for American men; Is BPC 157 a viable treatment option for a knee injury? Biden officials suppressed reports of Covid vaccine risks; New guidelines narrow Covid booster recommendations to seniors and immunosuppressed; What to give a 5 yr old for seasonal allergies?



Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 26, Part 2 : New York Times “exposé” maligns natural options for Alzheimer’s

New York Times “exposé” maligns natural options for Alzheimer’s; Creatine, probiotics, and rosemary-derived medication show promise for dementia; Exercise reverses aging clocks in human study; Alternating slow walking with short bouts of maximal effort supercharges health benefits; Novel blood and urine tests aid researchers by revealing who’s consuming ultra- processed foods; Can you get shingles in the mouth? Addressing anxiety when medications haven’t worked









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