Cancer

ENCORE: Surviving Cancer, Part 1
September 30, 2021
James Templeton, author of "I Used to Have Cancer: How I Found My Own Way Back to Health," was 30 when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma. Through ingenuity and determination, he beat the odds after receiving a dismal prognosis. James—whose life partner is the nutritionist and frequent Intelligent Medicine contributor Anne Louise Gittleman—describes his inspiring journey of hope and self-empowerment. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Surviving Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with James Templeton, author of "I Used to Have Cancer: How I Found My Own Way Back to Health." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Is meat unhealthy?
September 29, 2021
Is meat unhealthy? Processed vs. unprocessed meat; Is lab-grown meat inevitable?; My doctor prescribed 50,000 units of vitamin D2. Is this safe to take?; My 87-year-old mother has colon cancer. Any supplements or alternatives you would advise to the Irinotecan IV her oncologist is recommending? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 25, Part 2
September 27, 2021
Insulin resistance a major risk factor for depression; Gut bacteria predictive of risk for psychiatric disorders; Are we implanting too many stents and performing too many bypass surgeries? Zinc-L-Carnosine vs. eating disorders, chemo mouth sores, and radiation damage; Prescription vs. store-bought fish oil? Fish oil is not just good for heart and brain—it may reduce fractures and headaches; First-ever study examines health risks of unprocessed vs. processed meat; Sunlight exposure, vitamin D intake reduces Covid hospitalization and death. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 18, Part 2
September 20, 2021
New research article turns weight loss science on its head; Feds nationalize monoclonal antibody distribution—winners and losers; Heard on the Internet—does the vaccine trigger sickle cell in African Americans? Is lysine a viable supplement vs. the Coronavirus? The pursuit of happiness—study shows consuming fruits and vegetables and exercising improves well-being; Aerobic exercise can curtail anxiety by up to 60%; Arsenic may contribute to toll of Type 2 diabetes; For users of Propecia and Proscar, post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) may loom; Long-term antibiotic use may hike risk of colon cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: What Damage Hurricanes Can Bring to Cancer Alley
September 9, 2021
What damage hurricanes can bring to Cancer Alley; Is there a danger of having too much vaccine in our systems?; Is strontium something that is only taken for a few years, like Fosamax?; Is there a reason we never hear of DEXA scans being encouraged for men? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 21, Part 1
August 23, 2021
Breakthrough infections—New study show vax protection wanes quickly; Booster shots proposed—but some medical experts say White House call for 3rd vax may be rash and premature; Why vaccine stocks dropped despite booster prospects; Will the Delta variant peak and then burn out? Mississippi authorities issue poisoning alert for people taking ivermectin tablets intended for livestock; Could too many booster shots be harmful? Is DHEA an option for men who want to raise testosterone? Celebrity-endorsed vegan “alkaline” milk substitute for infants leads to hospitalizations for rickets; Does dairy increase the risk for breast cancer? Statins may deplete dopamine in Parkinson’s sufferers; Alabama doc denies care to unvaccinated—is it ethical? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 14, Part 2
August 16, 2021
Polyphenols from fresh produce attenuate Covid severity--but Americans aren't consuming enough; Alternatives to pricey drugs for pulmonary fibrosis; Can Covid reactivate Epstein Barr virus infections? A caller shares that her son got Covid twice--and ominously, the second time was much worse! Egg breakfasts curb food cravings hours later; New study claims weight gain in middle age is not due to a "slowed metabolism"; Cancer screening saves lives--but unfortunately not for ovarian cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 2
August 9, 2021
Is the latest “study” proclaiming Keto diet is “a disease-promoting disaster” legit? In victory for consumers, Bayer to pull Roundup from shelves; If you’re highly allergic to fish, does the vaccine pose a risk? NT Factor for Long Covid? Taking sugar for “energy” may deplete mitochondria; What’s the relative efficacy of different types of masks? Can frequent sex lower men’s risk for prostate cancer? Common cholesterol drug may curb symptoms of Covid; Challenging the assertion that pandemic will cause life expectancy to plummet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 31, Part 2
August 2, 2021
Persistent fatigue and cognitive decline common after Covid; Gargling may reduce transmission among young kids; If you've had Covid, which vaccine is best? Will drinking alcohol interfere with the vaccine? Is Covid really "just another seasonal virus"? Colorful flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables confer 20% lower risk of dementia; Common weed may spell trouble for celiac sufferers who rely on gluten-free foods; Cycling slashes death risk for diabetics; Bayer fined for compiling "enemies list" of glyphosate critics; Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic cancer predisposition. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.