Nutrition and Weight | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 3: The Health Scourge of E-Bikes

October 5, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Ever more powerful weight loss drugs are on the launchpad; Botched Tennessee execution—how can that happen? Boosting bone density with an exercise program targeted for osteopenia/fall prevention; Urolithin A scores against a common form of heart failure; Most blood tests don’t require fasting; The health scourge of E-bikes; And more!

Leyla Weighs In: Time-Restricted Eating vs. Usual Eating–What Science Says

October 2, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Did you know that meal timing, not just calorie counting, can influence weight loss and health? "Leyla Weighs In" on time-restricted eating. She details a groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins. Discover how simple changes in meal timing can impact weight and health. Listen now!

Q&A with Leyla: Burning Mouth Syndrome

September 3, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's vacation; What can my friend take for burning mouth syndrome? Would peptides like BPC-157 protect my knees? The Salad and Salmon Diet is the best of both worlds in a whole-foods eating plan; I've been told to avoid red meat and instead take an iron supplement, but it's causing constipation; And more

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 15: That Fishy Smell

August 17, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Most mayos, salad dressings and chips “made with 100% avocado oil” fail test; Immune benefits of BWH Beta Glucan; Low-fat dairy shown to confer no weight, cholesterol benefits over full-fat dairy; FDA and USDA to define ultra-processed foods for first time—but what are they really? Those dark skin blotches—are they melasma, or just age spots? That fishy smell—does it mean your seafood is spoiled? And more!

Leyla Weighs In: Suppressing Belly Fat

July 24, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Ever wondered why belly fat seems to sneak up as we age? "Leyla Weighs In" on groundbreaking research about belly fat and its link to new stem cells as we age. Could a shift in our nutrition be the answer? Check it out!

Q&A with Leyla: Carnivore Diet Controversies

July 2, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Carnivore diet controversies; What is a normal oxygen saturation? How much glucosamine should I take after surgery on both knees? Oral vs. IV chelation: how to determine which is appropriate; Are there any supplements one should stop taking before getting blood tests? And more!

Leyla Weighs In: Agave, Artificial Sweeteners, and the New “Food Noise” Questionnaire

May 15, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 2: Breast-Feeding Moms Gain Less Post-Pregnancy Weight

May 4, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!

Q&A with Leyla: Is oatmeal healthy?

April 23, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Is oatmeal healthy? Advice for higher-than-normal carotid artery intima-media thickness and no appreciable plaque; The hepatitis B vaccine; Protocol for 9-11 first responders for addressing toxic burden and immune support; GLP-1 weight loss drugs--help vs harm; And more!

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 21: Can surgical anesthesia accelerate memory loss?

March 23, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

New weight loss drugs may portend end of “Fat Acceptance” movement; Mid- and late-life exercise slash dementia risk; “Ethicists” urge more tick-borne meat allergy to save planet; How to detox 9-11 first-responders? Can natural herbs aid recovery from anorexia? Can surgical anesthesia accelerate memory loss? Bananas could be interfering with your smoothie’s health benefits; Chemical residues on produce impair male fertility; And more!

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