Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 26, Part 1: Biden Prostate diagnosis
Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis is a teachable moment for American men; Is BPC 157 a viable treatment option for a knee injury? Biden officials suppressed reports of Covid vaccine risks; New guidelines narrow Covid booster recommendations to seniors and immunosuppressed; What to give a 5 yr old for seasonal allergies?
Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 26, Part 2 : New York Times “exposé” maligns natural options for Alzheimer’s
New York Times “exposé” maligns natural options for Alzheimer’s; Creatine, probiotics, and rosemary-derived medication show promise for dementia; Exercise reverses aging clocks in human study; Alternating slow walking with short bouts of maximal effort supercharges health benefits; Novel blood and urine tests aid researchers by revealing who’s consuming ultra- processed foods; Can you get shingles in the mouth? Addressing anxiety when medications haven’t worked
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Biden officials knew about potential COVID-19 vaccine risks-and took steps to downplay them: scathing Senate report
By Ryan King, NYPost.com May 21, 2025
FDA tightens requirements for COVID vaccine, adding trials for healthy adults
By Michael Erman, Reuters May 20, 2025
Compound found in common herbs inspires potential anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer’s disease
The Scripps Research Institute, March 10, 2025
An expensive Alzheimer’s lifestyle plan offers false hope, experts say
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Creatine as a therapeutic target in Alzheimer’s disease
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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Available online 11 April 2025
Your washing machine may not actually rid clothes of harmful bacteria
By Chris Simms, NewScientist April 30, 2025
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