Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 8, Part 2
June 10, 2019
Chicken as bad as red meat when it comes to cholesterol—but does it matter? Decline in mitochondrial function might explain aging, memory loss; Should your daily goal really be 10,000 steps? Angels of death: German nurse, American doctor accused of killing scores of patients; Ironic origin of the meme “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature”; Chinese doctors censured for altering DNA to produce HIV-proof babies; Excess Omega-3s in pregnancy may be harmful; Electronic medical records leave legacy of cost-overruns, dysfunction, medical errors, physician burnout. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 1, Part 2
June 3, 2019
Don’t fall for those pervasive radio ads for fruit and veggie pills—here’s why; LED lights are long-lasting and energy-efficient—but can damage your retina. Stress and cardiovascular disease; Doctor care lapses with late-day appointments; New malware can alter CT scans and MRIs with fake cancers, or delete real cancers; Depressed patients may get a wake-up call from deliberate sleep deprivation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 25, Part 1
May 27, 2019
Agricultural revolution made hunter-gatherers’ lives harder—that’s progress?; New hi-tech toilet predicts heart failure; Doctors can’t figure out why this caller is losing weight; Scientists discover why coffee speeds intestinal transit; Is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy safe? Common food additive damages the gut, triggers disease; Why you’re three times more likely to have Parkinson’s Disease if you had your appendix out; Pet ownership linked to irritable bowel syndrome; The one-week cure for teenage insomnia. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 25, Part 2

Early nicotine exposure predisposes brain to multiple addictions; Paleontologists recover ancient human DNA from 10,000-year-old chewing gum; What’s the relationship between sugar and atrial fibrillation? Older fathers put partners, offspring at risk; 3/4ths of food sold at NHS hospitals is unhealthy; Psych researchers advocate for exercise as a first line therapy for depression, schizophrenia; Dumb and dumber: IQ rates are dropping worldwide. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 11, Part 1
May 13, 2019
Is the Keto craze crushing Weight Watchers stock value? Are statins mandatory after a stroke or TIA? Judge muzzles plaintiff’s attorney in landmark Roundup trial; Hospital patients demand quiet to facilitate recovery; Does your blood type predict how much grey matter your aging brain will retain? Mothers’ vitamin D levels predict their offsprings’ muscle strength; Solutions for winter allergies; Supplements for osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 11, Part 2

Treatment for CFS and Fibromyalgia; Insurers contain costs by issuing blanket denials for necessary medical procedures; Will stool test kits supplant colonoscopy screening for colon cancer? Should negative media reports prompt consumers to shun probiotics? Is laser hair removal safe? Should all diabetics routinely be prescribed statins? Smoking in pregnancy triples kids’ risk ADHD. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 27, Part 2
April 29, 2019
Excess sugar, readily-available pot, lack of exercise stoking epidemic of childhood and adolescent mental conditions—now afflicting 1 of 5. Can diet help avert surgery for diverticulitis? A caller isn’t aware her statin drug prescription may be responsible for her abnormal liver function tests; Elderberry compound helps minimize flu symptoms; Juice fast leaves Israeli woman brain-dead; Can testosterone be safely given to men after prostate cancer? Dark chocolate for high blood pressure; Keto diets help COPD patients breath easier; Food diaries may be the key to diet success; Vitamin C for blood sugar control; IBS sufferers press Congress for research dollars. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 20, Part 1
April 22, 2019
Eggs good, eggs bad—make up your mind! Why most health news is fake; The 88-year-old man who ate 25 eggs per day; Is cocoa good for Type 2 diabetes? Treatment of food poisoning; Mushrooms reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 50%. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 20, Part 2

Naps rival medication for blood pressure control; Cozaar, Hyzaar drug recalls due to cancer-causing contaminants; Medications often formulated with harmful inactive ingredients; IV vitamin C boosts efficacy of chemo for pancreatic cancer; Mediterranean diet may shave seconds off your 5K time; Protein supplements at bedtime boost muscle power; New wave of health information censorship hits Amazon, Google, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook; Green tea brain, gut, weight benefits; Childhood obesity traced to working moms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 13, Part 1
April 15, 2019
Resistance training, swimming, and tennis fight aging; Does Stevia counteract Lyme Disease? Blueberries for blood pressure; Pomegranate juice for slowing memory decline. “PharmaBro” continues to direct his pharmaceutical empire from prison; Doc sends robot into ICU to inform patient he’s dying; Low-carb diets linked to atrial fibrillation—Really?? Pregnant women can slash their kids’ autism risk by taking a prenatal multi. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.