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Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Protein Intake Across the Lifespan

Considerations for protein intake across the lifespan; My bone mineral density has improved with strontium, should I stop taking it? My HgbA1c is steady at 5.5, could I reduce my metformin dose? I have a large gallstone and am wondering what the pros and cons of having my gallbladder removed are; Is there an easier way to ingest supplements? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Varicose Veins

Is there evidence for statins in the treatment of aortic valve stenosis? How the bacteria behind gum disease can affect heart health; Wouldn’t it better to resume taking probiotics after finishing a round of antibiotics? Surgery for varicose veins, is this just a temporary fix? 25-year-old has bipolar and can’t tolerate his medications, any natural recommendations? Is chondroitin effective? And more!

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Breaking New Ground: Psychedelics in Modern Psychiatry

Could psychedelics be the key to restoring mental health? Dr. Will Van Derveer and Keith Kurlander, co-authors of “Psychedelic Therapy,” reveal how substances like psilocybin and MDMA are paving the way for revolutionary therapies. Check it out!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 25: American Heart Association Does a 180° on Coffee

Science is conquering diseases—now breakthroughs in gene editing promise to vanquish aging itself; The healing potential of hydrogen; Dr. Jeffrey Bland on the benefits of a new full-spectrum fish oil; This week’s supplement spotlight—spermidine; American Heart Association does a 180° on coffee; How accurate are health tracker wearables for sleep, blood pressure, heart rate? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Lithium Orotate for Therapeutic Benefit

Nature or nurture—which is more important when it comes to health conditions? Nattokinase vs. statins on coronary artery health; Lean Mass Hyper-responders on low carb diets explained; What is the best dose of lithium orotate for therapeutic benefit? Must I exercise fasted? And more!

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The medical research establishment is reeling as budget cuts loom for the National Institutes of Health. A colleague involved in funding research at my alma mater, Albert Einstein College of Medicine told me: “It’s been all hands on deck as we struggle to defend our grants.”According to Healthcaredive:
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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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