Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The Power of CBD and Its Cannabinoid Cousins

Maggie Frank, the national educator for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil, has a deep-dive into the latest updates on CBD products, their benefits, and distinctions from THC. Discover the health benefits, from stress relief to metabolic support. Don’t miss it!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 13: Are eggs good or bad for the brain?

Are eggs good or bad for the brain? Low levels of a key nutrient can foster anxiety; Garlic mouthwash outperforms chemical antibacterials; 76% of the world’s population isn’t getting enough omega-3s; Surgery may hasten progression to Alzheimer’s, but a vitamin may help; Far-infrared phototherapy may offer “electroceutical” treatment for dementia; Hobbies may forestall all-cause mortality—by 29%! And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Is Canned Fish Safe?

Antioxidants and resistance training for treatment of sarcopenia; Is canned fish like sardines safe to eat? The benefits of magnesium threonate; Is creatine helpful in building bone strength in osteoporosis? Thoughts on the REMS ultrasound to diagnose bone mineral density status? What to do about an upward trending PSA; Can diabetes meds cause erectile dysfunction?

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 6: War Against Ultra-Processed Foods

First shots fired in war against ultra-processed foods; Early smartphone use linked to mental harms in kids; Revolutionary study highlights anti-aging benefits of collagen supplementation; Creatine gummies flunk potency tests; How exercise slows cancer and forestalls dementia; Fructose may stoke body-wide inflammation; What causes bleeding gums? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Coffee v. Tea

The best water filter? Vagus nerve therapy benefits; With so many benefits of drinking coffee, should we drink more of it instead of tea? Nutritional strategies for treating Barrett’s Esophagus; Mitigating the side effects of Merkel cell carcinoma therapy; Is beet root powder beneficial for nitric oxide production? And more!

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Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. Dr. Hoffman shares which health developments he approaches with some trepidation.
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For a moment of reflection this Thanksgiving, check out Dr. Hoffman's list of 28 health-related things to be grateful for this holiday season.
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2025 has been a banner year for changing recommendations in medicine. Dr. Hoffman shares some of the most recent changes in medical orthodoxy.
Blackboard illustration with many white arrows pointing to the left and a single yellow arrow pointing to the right with the word "change" written inside.
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Discover eight factors that are making teens more anxious and depressed, while undermining their focus and intelligence.
Closeup portrait of sad and thoughtful teen guy, hand under cheek, looking down feel headache, isolated on grey wall. Upset boy experiencing adolescence crisis as mess lines coming out of head.
Young boy measuring his height against the wall
Is there a secret formula for height? Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look at various methods that claim to help children grow.
Young boy measuring his height against the wall
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Dr. Hoffman shares the benefits and drawbacks of at-home bowel cancer screening vs. traditional colonoscopy.
medical consultation - closeup asian male doctor using large intestine model with colonoscopy exam report on computer screen is explaining about colorectal cancer status to patient elderly man
Some of your common everyday behaviors could be harming your health. Check out Dr. Hoffman's top ten recommendations for things NOT to do.
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It's long been suggested that brassica vegetables could be harmful for to thyroid health—but do those claims hold weight? Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look.
Close up of various brassica vegetables - cabbages, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower
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Nutritional science is a constantly evolving, highly-nuanced scientific discipline. Learn some of the ways it bucks conventional wisdom.
Natural products for healthy bowel.
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