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Winterize Your Skin

Is your winter skincare routine missing something crucial? Friend of the pod Dr. Ross Pelton, the Natural Pharmacist, details the

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Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Leg Cramps

Fish oil linked to reduced risk of atrial fibrillation; Advice for arthritis and leg cramps during the night; “I follow a low-carb diet, why is my Hemoglobin A1c high?” Will there soon be biological criteria for diagnosing clinical depression? What’s with the ongoing battle between low fat and full fat dairy advocates? And more!

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Winterize Your Skin

Is your winter skincare routine missing something crucial? Friend of the pod Dr. Ross Pelton, the Natural Pharmacist, details the secrets to a healthy skin microbiome and how it connects with your gut health.

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 24: Cancer, Diabetes Risks from Food Preservatives

New study dispels fears over fish oil-atrial fibrillation link; Research highlights cancer, diabetes risks from food preservatives; Do the new dietary guidelines go too far, or are they a cop-out? Can we crack the code on aging, or are humans just “term-limited”? Patients with depression who’ve tried everything obtain surprising relief from vagus nerve stimulation; Blood sugar spikes after meals—even absent diabetes—can drive Alzheimer’s risk; New study pushes back on Tylenol-autism link, but highlights poor diet, chemical exposure, pre-natal anti-depressant use as potential culprits. And more!

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ENCORE: Living to 100

Could living past 100 become the new normal? Discover the secrets to living longer and the societal impacts of everyone living past 100 with Journalist William J. Cole, author of “The Big 100: Uncovering the Keys to Longevity.”

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 17: Breast-Feeding Moms Gain Less Post-Pregnancy Weight

Study shows brain stimulation with external electronic headset produces weight loss rivaling shots, pills; Breast-feeding moms gain less post-pregnancy weight; Scientists find hidden weight gain trigger in soybean oil; Calculators that assess your risk for heart disease miss the boat—half of actual heart attack victims were said to be at low-risk; Common amino acid may bust Alzheimer’s plaque; Adequate sleep may trump healthy diet, exercise for longevity; 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.
Blackboard illustration with many white arrows pointing to the left and a single yellow arrow pointing to the right with the word "change" written inside.
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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
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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.
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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
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Nutritional science is a constantly evolving, highly-nuanced scientific discipline. Learn some of the ways it bucks conventional wisdom.
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