Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Kudos to holistic veterinarians!

Is there any truth to some of the latest news that claims glucosamine supplements accelerate dementia and Alzheimer’s? What may be the real driver of persistent musculoskeletal pain in menopause? Hyperbaric oxygen for treating hard-to-heal wounds? And more!

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Understanding COVID-19’s Impact on Children

Pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Mumper discusses her book, “Kids and COVID.” She details the pandemic’s impact on children’s health and what mistakes we must avoid in the future. A must-listen for parents and healthcare professionals!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 13: Smartphones and Social Media Create Real Harm for Adolescents

What’s the best form of curcumin? More than just a game—Knicks overcoming odds in game 4 comeback is a parable of resilience; a one-and-done lifetime cholesterol fix via gene modification; Do amounts of vitamin A in various supplements taken together court the risk of toxicity? Smartphones and social media create real harm for adolescents; Experts determine the exact right amount of sleep down to the minute—but is it overreach? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: In-Door Stair Climbing

Deprescribing meds in older adults; Treating C. difficile; Stair climbing indoors in bad weather instead of walking outdoors, is this worthwhile? The FDA no longer recommends use of radiation shields during x-ray procedures? Magnesium taurate to control palpitations? Performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports; And more!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 6: Motorized e-scooter use needs to be regulated NOW!

The “Enhanced Games”, with no-holds-barred performance-enhancing drugs, yields scant advantages over “clean” contests; Does saturated fat increase insulin resistance? Can a heart attack victim avoid statin use with CoQ10? Omega-3 fish oil shows promise vs. type 2 diabetes; Motorized e-scooter use needs to be regulated NOW! Researchers test the “5 second rule” for dropped food; And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Lavender Oil to Relieve Itching

The types of doctors to avoid; A case study of lavender oil helping to relieve itching; Dairy sensitivities and whey protein; Is high blood pressure genetic? A critique of the study asserting fish oil supplements elevate the risk of atrial fibrillation; 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.
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