Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Does nicotine destroy the spine?

A spoof on suggested nutrition guidelines; Does nicotine destroy the spine? Suggestions for an 88-year-old man with an irregular heart rate. “My PSA is on an upward trend since my last test. Should I stop taking testosterone?” Essential tremors; “I wake often during the night. What can I take to help me stay asleep?” And more!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 10: Long-Overdue Change to the Broken Food Pyramid

Applauding a long-overdue change to the broken Food Pyramid; FDA green lights testosterone replacement; Does CoQ10 protect against statin muscle damage? MAHA derailed by federal policies that allow harmful chemicals to proliferate; FDA approves electrical stimulation headset as safe and effective for home-use to treat depression; Is just a little red wine ever day bad for you? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Top Stories of 2025

The Top stories of 2025; Does use of statins lead to muscle loss? GABA for insomnia and sleep support? What impact does a cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs have on the microbiome? In light of the recent EPA proposal to double permissible formaldehyde emissions, how does this jibe with MAHA? And more!

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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 3: Artificial Light and Menstrual Cycle Rhythms

The advent of artificial light is obliterating women’s moon-driven menstrual cycle rhythms; When the triple whammy of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration strikes; Are wrist and finger wearables for blood pressure ready for prime time? Drinking bottled water causes surge in plastic micro-particle intake; The common supplement that can supercharge cancer immunotherapy; Children garner psychological benefits from grandparent time; And more!

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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: A Treatment for Warts

Consequences of weight loss with weight loss drugs; Enter myostatin inhibitor drugs; “My latest A1c is 5.9 but I’m doing everything right. What gives?” Alpha-ketoglutarate for healthy aging? A treatment for warts? “Am I destined to develop diabetes given my strong family history of the disease?

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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Holiday Stress

On this special holiday edition of Q&A with Leyla: Holiday Stress tops tax season stress; Is berberine truly efficacious? Does alcohol really reduce stress and improve circulation? Is thiamine a treatment for Parkinson’s? Is there a natural thyroid medicine that is not pork-derived? Help for guttate psoriasis; And more!

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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.
“Coming Soon” phrase placed in a blue bubble with design elements and a megaphone isolated on a white background
Take a sneak peek at the expert guests you can expect on upcoming episodes of the Intelligent Medicine podcast this fall.
“Coming Soon” phrase placed in a blue bubble with design elements and a megaphone isolated on a white background
Woman having her thyroid examined by a doctor
Natural thyroid medications have found themselves in the crosshairs yet again. Discover why it's vital we retain access to these important therapies!
Woman having her thyroid examined by a doctor
Microscopic of Neural network Brain cells
From the possibility of lithium to slow Alzheimer's progression to evidence that a keto diet may be beneficial for Parkinson's patients, we're delving into the recent breakthroughs in natural therapies for brain disorders.
Microscopic of Neural network Brain cells
Spoon with natural sweetener on a heap
Sugar substitutes are often considered a healthier alternative to sugar, but more study is needed. Dr. Hoffman shares his thoughts on erythritol.
Spoon with natural sweetener on a heap
AI Medical Bot Diagnosing Breast Cancer Mammogram
When it comes to advanced tech, a "less is more" approach may be better for some health conditions.
AI Medical Bot Diagnosing Breast Cancer Mammogram
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