Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 22: Does drinking carbonated water help weight loss?

New-think on diet for ApoE4, a risk factor for Alzheimer’s—eat meat! True or false—does drinking carbonated water help weight loss? Why some people fail to lose weight on GLP-1 drugs; Don’t skip homocysteine when testing for dementia risk factors; Treating osteoporosis; New hope against pancreatic cancer; Eating right for Parkinson’s Disease; Olive oil helps stave off dementia—but only the right kind; And more!

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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Heating Pad for Pain

An example of another bad ‘scientific’ study; Thoughts on the new at-home prostate test; A case study in high cholesterol; My husband’s A1c went up after taking a statin for 5 months. Help! Using a heating pad for pain — a listener’s success story; And more!

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Caffeinated Insights: New Findings in Heart Health

Curious about how coffee affects your heart? Cardiologist Dr. Gregory Marcus has new findings on the nuanced effects of caffeine on heart health. Hear about the surprising relationship between coffee and the heart. Don’t miss it!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 15: That Fishy Smell

Most mayos, salad dressings and chips “made with 100% avocado oil” fail test; Immune benefits of BWH Beta Glucan; Low-fat dairy shown to confer no weight, cholesterol benefits over full-fat dairy; FDA and USDA to define ultra-processed foods for first time—but what are they really? Those dark skin blotches—are they melasma, or just age spots? That fishy smell—does it mean your seafood is spoiled? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: The New Vaccine Schedule Recommendations

The new vaccine schedule recommendations; My urologist is giving me grief that my vitamin D level is too high; Nattokinase for long covid? Thoughts on Cleveland Clinic’s assessment of fish oil supplements; Natural treatments for anxiety and depression; Is taking Bergamot for cholesterol really effective? And more!

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Intelligent Medicine for August 8: Your Future Drug Deliveries May Be Via Drones

What are the pros and cons of male circumcision? Do women wearing thongs get more vaginal infections? An avocado a day may keep the cardiologist away; Major study flags frailty risks with GLP-1 drugs for seniors; Unlicensed doctor arrested after patient dies following NAD+ infusion; Your future drug deliveries may be via drones; Can osteoporosis be reversed with hormone replacement therapy and resistance exercise? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Protein Intake Across the Lifespan

Considerations for protein intake across the lifespan; My bone mineral density has improved with strontium, should I stop taking it? My HgbA1c is steady at 5.5, could I reduce my metformin dose? I have a large gallstone and am wondering what the pros and cons of having my gallbladder removed are; Is there an easier way to ingest supplements? And more!

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Book cover for "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" by Dr Antonio Bianco on a blue background with an illustration of the neck and thyroid.
In “Rethinking Hypothyroidism,” Dr. Antonio Bianco meticulously documents the history of thyroid therapy from its inception in the 19th century to the enthronement of dogmas that currently limit patients’ access to more nuanced treatments:
Book cover for "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" by Dr Antonio Bianco on a blue background with an illustration of the neck and thyroid.
Two injectors / dosing pens for subcutaneous injection of antidiabetic medication or anti-obesity medication hovering over a blue background. A yellow measuring tape around the injectors.
From new weight loss drugs to microplastics potential link to heart disease, Dr. Hoffman rounds up the latest in health news headlines.
Two injectors / dosing pens for subcutaneous injection of antidiabetic medication or anti-obesity medication hovering over a blue background. A yellow measuring tape around the injectors.
Blue background with a white pill bottle in the top left corner. Pink tablets spell out "B3"
Recent headlines seem to warn against too much B3. Is there actual concern, or just more fear-mongering clickbait? Dr. Hoffman sets the record straight.
Blue background with a white pill bottle in the top left corner. Pink tablets spell out "B3"
Weight measure tape coiled in foreground on a wooden table. In the background, a wooden bowl holds an assortment of supplements.
Natural weight loss products dominated this year's IHS conference. Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look at the pros and cons of these rising stars of the health industry.
Weight measure tape coiled in foreground on a wooden table. In the background, a wooden bowl holds an assortment of supplements.
Heart shape of low carb foods on a white wooden background. Foods include blueberries, olives, salmon, avocado, greens, tomatoes, almonds, and some fish oil pills.
Dr. Hoffman explores how a shift to a low-carb and higher fat diet can impact cholesterol levels—and whether you should be concerned about cardiovascular disease.
Heart shape of low carb foods on a white wooden background. Foods include blueberries, olives, salmon, avocado, greens, tomatoes, almonds, and some fish oil pills.
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