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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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.
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
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
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.
Close up of various brassica vegetables - cabbages, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower
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
Natural products for healthy bowel.
Nutritional science is a constantly evolving, highly-nuanced scientific discipline. Learn some of the ways it bucks conventional wisdom.
Natural products for healthy bowel.
Pregnant woman taking pill at home
Dr. Hoffman examines recent headlines about the potential link between autism and acetaminophen.
Pregnant woman taking pill at home
Senior African American woman doing yoga at home, in front of a large window.
Many factors converge to undermine our balance as we age. Dr. Hoffman shares the top ten.
Senior African American woman doing yoga at home, in front of a large window.
A recycling bin stuffed with plastic water bottles
Most of us recycle in good faith, but are our plastic bottles ending up where we intend? Dr. Hoffman investigates.
A recycling bin stuffed with plastic water bottles
A pile of halved raw potatoes resting beside a burlap bag filled with whole potatoes.
There’s no question that curbing carbs can help with blood sugar regulation. Sugary foods and refined carbohydrates are major offenders. But what about potatoes?
A pile of halved raw potatoes resting beside a burlap bag filled with whole potatoes.
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