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Ask Leyla: Can eating a lot of spicy foods cause ulcers?
Q: My family loves spicy foods. The hotter the better. Hummus has to be jalapeno style, etc. We enjoy the spices of Indian cuisine as well. Is this okay or are we setting ourselves up for ulcers…read more
Categories:Digestive Health General Nutrition
What to make of Trump’s other health picks (part one)
In last week’s newsletter I commented on the nomination of RFK Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. This week and next, I’ll take a look at some of the rest of Trump’s nominees to…read more
Categories:Healthcare
Ask Leyla: Are GLP-1 agonist drugs safe?
Q: Short of bariatric surgery, my doctor has recommended I start taking a semaglutide medication (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus). Are these safe? A: Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. It helps control appetite by delaying gastric emptying,…read more
Categories:Medications Nutrition and Weight Obesity
How to think about RFK Jr.’s nomination to head HHS
The election is over, and some are disappointed and others exhilarated. Here on Intelligent Medicine, I never push a political agenda that might alienate many of my followers. Our community’s common denominator is that we support an…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Frequently asked questions about supplements
Supplements are an important part of your comprehensive medical and nutritional treatment program, but many who are prescribed supplements have questions about their use and benefits. This week, I’ve tried to tackle some of the most commonly asked…read more
Categories:General Medicine Supplements
Why is our government whiffing on ultra-processed foods?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans—the DGAs—are due for an update to set goals for 2025-2030. Under consideration were measures aimed at calling for reductions in intake of UPFs—ultra-processed foods. The nutrition experts tasked with crafting the guidelines—the…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: Can I get enough protein from plant-based sources?
Q: My dietitian tells me that as long as I’m eating a broad range of plant protein, I’m getting the requisite essential amino acids making animal protein unnecessary. But will I get enough protein every day eating…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
The latest developments in brain health
Prevalence of Unrecognized Cognitive Impairment in Federally Qualified Health Centers: This is an alarming review that, on the one hand, highlights the pervasiveness of cognitive decline among senior U.S. adults; on the other, that underscores the impact…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Environmental Health Medications Neurological Health Parkinson's Disease Pediatric Health Supplements Women’s Health
Ask Leyla: What’s your preferred way to dress a salad?
Q: What types of salad dressing do you use? Are there any bottled dressings that you prefer? A: There are certain foods I always have on hand and that includes a produce drawer full of salad vegetables….read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Daily immune health: Beyond seasonal boosts
As I revealed in a recent article, Mitopure® has become an indispensable additive to my post-workout recovery drink. Its ingredient, urolithin A, is now the object of intense interest by researchers for its potential to enhance mitochondrial…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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In last week’s newsletter I commented on the nomination of RFK Jr. to be Secretary…
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Q: Short of bariatric surgery, my doctor has recommended I start taking a semaglutide medication…
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The election is over, and some are disappointed and others exhilarated. Here on Intelligent Medicine,…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Anxious Generation
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