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Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 14: Robotic Pets

The Havana Syndrome coverup; Omega-3s combat “neuroticism”, dementia—they also tame depression and improve cognitive function and memory in adolescents; Robotic pets make life easier for patients with dementia; Risks, benefits of “natural” ED formulas; Daily multivitamin delays biological aging; Breastfeeding confers weight loss benefits—to moms; Can you avoid a colonoscopy with a new colon cancer blood test? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Back Pain

Want to reverse the declines of ageing? Check your attitude; Can vitamin E increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke? How do I know which ingredients to avoid in my shampoo and soaps? Lower back pain; And more!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 7: “Culinary Medicine”

Dentists continue to write prescriptions for potentially deadly antibiotic; A man, in love with his Chatbot, commits suicide to join her in the virtual world; Olive oil is calorie dense—but its consumption results in weight loss; Doctors-in-training embrace “culinary medicine”; As Administration relaxes their regulation, PFAS compounds shown to accelerate biological aging; Biopsies reveal microplastics in 90% of prostate cancers; And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Quinoa–NOT a Grain

Quinoa is not a grain—it’s a pseudograin; When did poisoning our food fall under ‘defense’? How does MAHA reconcile this? Avoiding glaucoma; Can long-term effects of chemo cause insomnia and nausea? “I avoid red meat. Would I still get the same benefits from seafood and turkey?” And more!

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Express Yourself: The Psychological Impact of Authentic Communication

‘Words can never hurt me’—is it true? Dr. Chloe Carmichael, author of “Can I Say That?,” breaks down how open dialogue influences anxiety, depression, and personal growth. Dive into the intersection of psychology and free speech, and explore the power of language in shaping our psyche. Don’t miss it!

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Nutritional Empowerment for Cognitive Health

Looking to optimize your brain health? Don’t miss my engaging discussion with Neil Levin from Protocol For Life Balance. Learn about the role of nutrients, groundbreaking research, and actionable tips for cognitive wellbeing.

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I’ve long said that what skin needs is not fancy potions applied externally; rather, healthy skin requires a lube job from within via targeted supplementation. But lately, some promising research about innovative natural topical treatments for skin has caught my eye.
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U.S. taxpayers funded a campaign to dox foes of pesticides and GMOs. Controversy rages over the sweeping powers afforded Elon Musk in rooting out DOGE-y government programs, especially at USAID. But here’s one that most assuredly deserves defunding. Long before DOGE was launched, Lighthouse Reports, a consortium of public interest journalists, undertook an investigative report (“Poison PR”) in collaboration with the UK Guardian newspaper that highlighted the role of a U.S. taxpayer-funded PR operation in building a database of environmentalists.
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I used to be an osteoporosis screening “hawk”; I fell in line with the conventional wisdom that sussing out premature bone loss with a DEXA bone densitometry was a must for women hitting menopause, when bone loss begins to accelerate. 
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When I attend my med school reunions, I reunite with brilliant classmates who love being doctors. But they lament their loss of autonomy as private equity wheeler-dealers swallow up small group practices; return on investment supplants patient care as the prime goal of healthcare. Administrators proliferate, at the same time a critical doctor shortage looms. Burnout and disillusionment are prompting a wave of early retirements of veteran practitioners. 
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