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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Just 4 simple lifestyle measures deliver 9 additional years of disease-free healthspan; Study underscores protein’s role in staving off cancer, heart disease and death; Urolithin A (Mitopure®️) found to support athletic performance, immune function; Why you should ignore some influencers’ advice to avoid fish oil; As little as 3000 steps per day can slow progression to Alzheimer’s Disease; Prostate artery embolization (PAE) offers new non-invasive option for men’s age-related urinary problems; Discovery that a safe, cheap medication may increase survival after breast cancer surgery; And more!
Advice for a small pericardial effusion; Is melatonin beneficial for bone mineral density? Mitopure's impact on immune parameters; What are the most important blood tests? Coffee enemas for liver detox? Could a recent dental implant be causing clogged ears and a hissing noise? And more!
What's cortisol, and why does it matter? Discover groundbreaking at-home hormone monitoring tech with Marina Pavlovic Rivas from Eli Health. Learn how understanding your cortisol levels can lead to better health and lifestyle.
Cardiology isn't just about imaging and meds. Explore the intersection of high-tech imaging and holistic healing with integrative cardiologist Dr. Alan Rozanski. He details lifestyle medicine, stress management, and the six domains of health.
Will Truheight vitamins really make your kids grow? "The balls of my feet are sore, along with my toes. Is this a vitamin deficiency?" Keeping an aortic aneurysm from enlarging; Thoughts on whole-body scans; "Can I take magnesium L-threonate while also taking magnesium glycinate?" And more!
Discover the benefits, myths, and the science behind the crucial molecule, nitric oxide. Dr. Nathan Bryan shares groundbreaking insights and practical tips for health and athletic performance.
Discover how the future of gastroenterology fuses modern science and ancient wisdom. Dr. Alexandra Shustina discusses mind-gut connections, diet's role in GI health, and innovative treatments you don't want to miss.
Natural support for Parkinson’s Disease; Reviving the lost art of handwriting may be key to kid’s learning; Dr. Jeffrey Bland does a deep dive on why not all fish oils are alike; Worldwide cancer incidence is soaring, especially among young people; Rates of peanut allergy are declining as more parents follow revised advice to introduce nuts earlier to kids; When Zoloft doesn’t work for anxiety; And more!
INFINITY Study on the timing of thyroid medication ingestion; Suggestions for long-term hip pain; Could toxic exposures like mold cause conditions like low thyroid or autoimmunity? Supplement recommendations for IBS; What is the safest and most appropriate dose of vitamin D3 for most seniors? And more!
Registered dietitian Carolina Schneider on all things SNAP, the Farm Bill, and plant-based diets. Discover how Congress can reshape food assistance programs and support healthier choices. Check it out!
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