Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 17, Part 1
April 19, 2021
J&J vaccine suspended; Halt comes in wake of unexplained blood clots; Isn’t the risk of blood clots from Covid greater than that from the vax? Is it something about unique features of J&J and Astra Zeneca shots that increases likelihood of adverse reactions? One shot may be enough for people who’ve already had Covid—do they need it at all? Twitter fights over Covid controversies turn nasty; In men genetically prone to prostate cancer, lifestyle halves risk; Potent risk factor for severe Covid—air pollution; Exercise and immunity—can you actually run away from Covid? Prepare for additional booster shots against Covid variants, say CEOs of Pfizer and Moderna; What’s the alternative to high-sugar Metamucil for fiber? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 17, Part 2

Vaccine passports are a bad idea; Exercise in pregnancy builds healthier kids; IVF babies grow up without deficits; Low-saturated fat diet advice to pregnant women may compromise their children’s microbiomes; Cocoa vs. fatty liver; Fosamax + strontium—are they a good combo for osteoporosis? Chelation vs. ozone therapy—what’s the difference? Pot smoking impairs vision; Ireland goes big on vitamin D public health mandate. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 3, Part 1
April 5, 2021
Covid conundrums: Reaching herd immunity soon or “impending doom? New test goes beyond insensitive antibody assays to reveal T-cell memory; Now that you’re vaccinated can you relax restrictions? Study shows those who’ve had Covid are likely to mount immune response to new variants; How long do you have to wait to retest after stopping thyroid meds? What’s the best natural supplement to lower cholesterol? Natural treatment for dyspepsia; CBD curbs anxiety, aggressive behavior in patients with dementia; The face mask you’re wearing may be laden with toxic chemicals. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 3, Part 2

A caller seeks advice on how to get off statins; “Long Covid”—is it just “all in your head”? Promising approaches for alleviating the debilitating after-effects of Covid; Is there a natural approach to restoration of taste and smell after Covid? Researchers discover how stress causes hair loss and graying; For the “food insecure”, we don’t need just more food, but better food; Model shows supplementing German population with vitamin D could avert 30,000 cancer deaths, save 1/4 billion Euros. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 27, Part 1
March 29, 2021
“95% effective”: What does that really mean? Fauci tells us it’ll be 5 months before we know for sure whether vaccine recipients can forego precautions; A recipe for Paleo Passover matzoh; Is the vaccine safe for someone who’s recovered from a platelet disorder? Did the Coronavirus escape from a Chinese lab? Hospital exec diverted scarce vaccines from inner-city neighborhoods to Trump Tower residents, ritzy VIP events; Eating sweet potatoes for high blood pressure—is that a thing? New York State rolls out vaccine passport app; Rutgers U becomes first to require vaccinations of returning students. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 27, Part 2

Social media vigilantes call out anti-vax “Disinformation Dozen”; Are ads for stem cell supplements legit? Can Covid injections “leak”, diminishing efficacy? Gen X and Gen Y less healthy than preceding generations; New oral Covid vaccination may eventually obviate need for needles; Popeye was right: Green leafy vegetables increase muscle strength, stamina; Carcinogenic benzene found in many disinfectant wipes; The top antidepressant foods may surprise you; Consumption of organic foods lowers cancer risk. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 20, Part 1
March 22, 2021
CDC changes social distancing recommendations for schools—what’s behind the decision to make it three feet instead of six? New studies shed light on whether school kids are “superspreaders”; Good news: COVID-19 reinfections are rare, and immunity is long-lasting; Are “vaccine passports” on the way? The “quick and the dead”—COVID-19 more likely to catch up to slow-walkers; That second shot—why does it pack such a wallop? FACT CHECK: Do new vaccines permanently alter human DNA? Can taking certain supplements help prep you for the vaccine? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 20, Part 2

Shrinking penises, vanishing sperm, flagging libido—do environmental pollutants threaten humans’ ability to reproduce? Testimonial: Eating well really DOES make a difference; Strattera for ADHD—can it make you more irritable? New, potent antiviral pills poised to arrive to tame COVID-19 by years-end; Repurposing cheap, old drugs for COVID-19: anti-leprosy medication and progesterone; Zapping coronavirus with ultrasound? The surprising link between anxiety and inflammation; Ongoing research probes role for vitamin D in fighting COVID-19; CBD shows potential for pain management; Silicon Valley startup based on poop analysis incurs SEC investigation for fraud. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 6, Part 1
March 8, 2021
Of 2.5 million COVID-19 deaths recorded worldwide, 2.2 million were in countries where more than half the population were overweight; Honoring a woman nutrition pioneer for Women’s History Month; “Fact-checkers” censor social media content that challenges prevailing medical narrative; Is “zero risk” attainable? Fatigue persists after ablation for atrial fibrillation. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 6, Part 2

Neanderthals unfairly dissed after new findings prove they were capable of language and speech; Stone Agers' brains were bigger than ours; The B vitamin that might forestall COVID-19 cytokine storm; Beets vs. hypertension; Do isolated bouts of “white coat” hypertension necessitate meds? Can low white blood cell counts after chemo be restored? High glycemic index diets conclusively linked to heart risk; Despite many new drug approvals, breakthrough cancer drugs confer minimal survival benefits; Vitamin D found to reduce metastatic cancer, prevent deaths; Amid lockdown, populace deprived of health benefits of “forest bathing." Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.