Intelligent Medicine for November 7: Coffee Calories Soar—and It’s Not Just About Sugar

written by Dr. Ronald Hoffman | November 9, 2026

Part 1: Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction After Sex

Polypharmacy risks escalate with “prescribing cascades”; A case of life-threatening allergic reaction after sex; Death cap mushroom murderer sentenced; AI-enhanced retinal photography may unlock key to looming disease risk; The ultimate exercise for blood pressure; Cataract surgery.



Part 2: Coffee Calories Soar—and It’s Not Just About Sugar

When do you need a hip replacement? Anti-aging effects of EGCG from tea; Coffee calories soar—and it’s not just about sugar; Why doesn’t Medicare cover acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, nutrition? Best diet for liver fat is . . . (surprise!) high in fat; Curcumin for COPD; Less than 42 minutes of daily sunlight hikes dementia risk.