Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 29, Part 2: Kidney Stones
July 31, 2023
Elderly may benefit from transfusions of youthful blood—but ethical concerns loom; How BigPharma gamed exclusivity on pricey new weight loss drugs; Private equity revels in profits from hospital takeovers of physician practices; Just a few minutes per day of exercise lowers cancer risk; 20 weeks of guided physical activity normalizes metabolism in overweight youth; Natural supplements for kidney stones; Why is that, when you go Europe, your digestive woes ease? Are fruit and vegetable capsules worth the price? Metformin reveals side benefit—it may slow muscle atrophy. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 22, Part 1: Exercise Myths
July 24, 2023
Tackling exercise myths: 1) You have to lift heavy to build muscle; 2) Your fast switch/slow twitch muscle makeup determines what exercise you should do; 3) If you stop exercising, you’ll be back to square one; 4) Weekend warriors don’t get heart benefits comparable to regular exercisers; 5) The order in which you do strength vs. endurance exercise during a workout doesn’t matter. Forever PFAS contaminants undermine immunity; Pricey new “breakthrough” Alzheimer drugs carry risk of side effects; AI mammograms—are they better? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 22, Part 2: Omega-3s for Major Depression Disorder

Can a thyroid med fix or alleviate endometriosis? College students call for meat bans on campus; More muscle protects against Alzheimer’s; Omega-3s for major depression disorder; Social isolation accelerates mental decline; Diagnosed with hiatal hernia, caller is told she’ll need powerful acid blockers for the rest of her life; Burger chain flips the script—NO masks allowed! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 1, Part 1: Improving Elective Surgery Outcomes
July 3, 2023
Celebrity Diseases of the Week: Joe Biden gets CPAP; Madonna hospitalized for bacterial infection; TSH 11, but feels fine—needs meds? Can HgbA1c be too low? Diet Coke in the cross-hairs; Ex-Pfizer employee dishes lucrative scoop on Paxlovid approval—gets nailed for insider trading; Exercise pre-hab improves elective surgery outcomes. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 1, Part 2: Vitamin D vs. Menstrual Cramps

Will CBD trigger a false-positive drug screen? Can Zoloft accelerate bone loss? Treatments for POTS and dysautonomia; Vitamin D vs. menstrual cramps; Colchicine vs. heart disease; Kiwi fruit vs. constipation; Probiotics vs. depression; Lupus may originate in the gut. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 17, Part 1: Benefits of a Novel Gluten-Free Formulation of Fermented Wheat Germ
June 19, 2023
Scientists discover the “secret sauce” underlying exercise’s health and longevity benefits; The role of DHEA as an anti-aging supplement; Prolia, an osteoporosis drug, may hike fracture risk when stopped; “Your liver test is slightly elevated”—what does that mean? World’s oldest practicing doctor will turn 101 next month; First-of-its-kind study confirms sleep benefits of CBD; Benefits of Metatrol, a novel gluten-free formulation of fermented wheat germ. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 17, Part 2: Rheumatoid Arthritis Hastens Bone Loss

DUH story of the week: Multi-million dollar study proves that eating junk food makes you fat; Rheumatoid arthritis hastens bone loss—what to do? Why did the World Health Organization come out against artificial sweeteners? How can a low-FODMAP diet alleviate IBS? Bayer reaches $6.9 million settlement over false claims of Roundup safety; Congressman Nadler calls for masking toddlers—says not doing so is “child abuse”; Meanwhile, evidence suggests children might be vulnerable to adverse effects of masking. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 10, Part 1: The Northeast’s Recent Smoke Shroud
June 12, 2023
Spotlight on the Northeast’s recent smoke shroud—what are the health risks? Why Paleo humans and Third Worlders encounter similar health risks—every day! Do masks help? What supplements offer protection? Why Native American forest stewardship before Columbus averted destructive wildfires; Tocopherols vs. tocotrienols; Multivitamins slow cognitive decline; Is taurine the next anti-aging superstar? shrinkage? Junk food ruins sleep quality; WHO warns against no-calorie sweeteners; Why Medicare won’t cover tests we need? A deep-dive on CBD. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 10, Part 2: The Bad News About Splenda

Can you have too high a spike protein count after vaccination? What’s happening with awards for Covid vaccine injury? Why scientists are investigating a new antidepressant drug based on the hallucinogen Ayahuasca; Beetroot juice shields stent recipients from heart problems; The bad news about Splenda; Hearing aids slow cognitive decline in hearing-impaired seniors; Researchers discover why stress prompts unhealthy eating; Screen time, sedentary habits hike consumption of junk food among adolescents. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 3, Part 1: Cold is the New Health Hack
June 5, 2023
Cold is the new health hack—new study suggests cold climates can extend longevity; Can stretching forestall muscle shrinkage? Junk food ruins sleep quality; WHO warns against no-calorie sweeteners; Why Medicare won’t cover tests we need? A deep-dive on CBD. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.