The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 2, Part 2: Do SSRI anti-depressants cause dementia?
December 4, 2023
Soccer heading found to promote brain damage, decline in memory; Texas AG sues Pfizer over “fraudulent” Covid vaccine claims; Treatments for toenail fungus; Do SSRI anti-depressants cause dementia? PEA vs. CBD for pain, anxiety; Tomato consumption curbs hypertension; Brain implants enable communication from thoughts alone; Flexible work hours can slow heart aging; Why certain blood types are less susceptible to Covid; New initiative targets 9 million Americans who still get their water from lead pipes; BONUS: Popular weight loss drugs curb alcohol cravings. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Your Supplement Questions
December 1, 2023
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers listener supplement questions. Which supplements should be taken with food and which should be taken on an empty stomach; how to determine dosages; how to tailor a supplement regimen to your specific needs; and more.

Forestalling Cognitive Decline with Dr. Richard Restak, Part 1
November 30, 2023
Forestalling cognitive decline with Dr. Richard Restak, author of "How to Prevent Dementia: Understanding and Managing Cognitive Decline." Is cognitive decline inevitable? What are the different types? Does having mild memory problems always portend dementia? What are some lifestyle factors that can prevent memory loss? Diet? Exercise? Stress reduction? Sleep? Brain-training? What about alcohol? Coffee and tea? Is getting an Alzheimer’s gene test for ApoE4 a good idea? How is Alzheimer’s diagnosed? What about the new pricey drugs that have just been introduced? Click HERE for part 2.

Forestalling Cognitive Decline with Dr. Richard Restak, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Richard Restak, author of "How to Prevent Dementia: Understanding and Managing Cognitive Decline." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Thanksgiving and Overindulgence
November 29, 2023
Thanksgiving and overindulgence; A food poisoning incident; Observations on health at Thanksgiving; What do you think of online sites offering prescriptions for hair loss via a questionnaire? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Menstrual Cramps

My grand daughter suffers from menstrual cramps. Do you have any suggestions?; Do you recommend nicotinamide daily to prevent recurrence of basal cell cancers?; What works best to lower fibrinogen?; I've been on Ozempic for a year and have diarrhea every morning!; Is bypass surgery still being done?; Would you recommend Bergamot for fatty liver? Click HERE for part 1.

Non Surgical Solutions for Common Orthopedic Problems, Part 1
November 28, 2023
Everything you wanted to know about sports medicine and orthopedics, from injuries in teen athletes to joint replacements for seniors. Dr. Alan Reznik, author of "The Knee and Shoulder Handbook: The Keys to a Pain-Free and Active Life," shares his take on common orthopedic problems. What causes them? When joint replacement makes sense; Perils of reliance on MRIs alone; Platelet-rich plasma vs. stem cells; When knee pain is really about the hip; How to avoid an unnecessary surgery; Will Aaron Rogers play next season after his Achilles rupture? Click HERE for part 2.

Non Surgical Solutions for Common Orthopedic Problems, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Alan Reznik, author of "The Knee and Shoulder Handbook: The Keys to a Pain-Free and Active Life." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 25, Part 1: Will I Be Replaced Soon by ChatGPT?
November 27, 2023
AI answers patient questions better than doctors—will I be replaced soon by ChatGPT? TCE in contaminated Camp Lejeune groundwater definitively linked to Parkinson’s Disease; Dogs can smell Parkinson’s—so, too, can some humans; What’s up with that study that says that ice cream is good for you? US depression rates soar—why aren’t we invoking nutritional psychiatry? Exposing industry’s concerted efforts to replace breast-feeding with pricey formula. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio For November 25, Part 2: Robert DeNiro Fathers Child at 79

Robert DeNiro fathers child at 79—what risks do older dads pose to offspring? Michelle Obama’s dubious foray into a healthy beverage start-up for kids; The best form of magnesium for kidney stones; High-dose vitamin D for toddlers reduces mood problems in 6-8 yr olds; Are statins called for with a high calcium score despite a normal stress test? After all the research, the final word on masking for Covid is . . . inconclusive; Sugar implicated in autoimmunity; Nearly half of physicians now regret their career choices as burnout rates soar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.