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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AI-boost for mammograms—a bridge too far? Plastics and heart disease; Artificial sweeteners may hasten puberty in kids; A caller with a 30 yr history of fatigue may need adrenal support; Air filters reduce classroom absenteeism; Inhaled insulin may free diabetics from injections; High blood sugar, not just waning testosterone, the culprit in male sexual decline; Hot baths beat saunas for cardiovascular benefits; Monday stress is real—even for retirees; And more!
Do you need to filter your water? "My husband has high cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar...help!" Treatments for SIBO; Ashwagandha for mild anxiety? And more!
Walk the path of sustainability from cosmetics to construction materials. Explore innovative plant-based advancements in nutraceuticals and eco-friendly technologies with Nébil Bourguiba, Vegetal Sourcing Manager, Groupe Berkem in France. Learn how nature is making a comeback in modern industries.
Study reveals heart hazards of new bone-building drugs; Carbo-loading before endurance events—are we overdoing it? Barbie gets a CGM; Dr. Jeffrey Bland introduces Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat as a hedge against age-related immune decline; New study shows mood, attention, brain function improvements after 2-week smartphone “fast”; Omega-3 reduces depression in bipolar disease; Berberine for blood sugar control; Nighttime pistachio snack curbs pre-diabetes; And more!
More and more patients are looking for root causes to their ailments; Slowing the progression of PSA levels; Red light therapy device vs. early morning sunlight; The importance of coronary artery calcium scoring in determining the need for a statin; A weedkiller worse than glyphosate being used in the US; "Can I eat one meal a day indefinitely?"
Looking to navigate the controversy around seed oils? Jonathan Rubin from the Seed Oil Free Alliance details why cutting seed oils might be your next step towards better health.
Hear from Dr. Carl Rothschild from Trifecta Light Technologies as he explains the transformative power of red and infrared light therapy. He details how this groundbreaking technology is revolutionizing health and wellness.
A slew of ultra-powerful weight loss drugs are in the pipeline; New study upends belief that inflammation is inevitable with aging; Rating products for hair growth and restoration; Why electric vehicles may make us carsick; Can liver fibrosis be reversed? Tailored probiotic sponges up toxic PFAS chemicals in GI tract; And more!
Fitness trackers; friend or foe? Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system the best way to go? Possible causes for low ejection fraction; Does levothyroxine affect heart function? Mitochondria and heart health; How long can one fast safely? And more!
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