Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 19, Part 1
July 21, 2014
Meet the 3rd year medical student who wants to take down Dr. Oz; why do New Yorkers live longer than most other Americans? 105 year-old woman becomes oldest person to throw out first pitch in MLB game--but a newly-discovered 126 year old Brazilian man makes her look like a spring chicken! GMO-free supplements--what are some of the challenges? Fish oil vs. ALS; cinnamon vs. Parkinson's; fasting before lipid panel called unnecessary. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 19, Part 2

The niacin controversy--is niacin dead and buried as a cholesterol-lowering supplement after a widely-publicized study questions its safety and effectiveness? Organic foods--a new study confirms they are safer and healthier than conventional produce--this after recent studies questioning its benefits. Why the sudden about-face? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 12, Part 1
July 14, 2014
East Side celebrity doc indicted for self-prescribing pain meds; don't spray sunscreen on kids; vitamin D vs. heart disease and cancer; the only exercise proven to boost weight loss in women; ladies: "routine" annual GYN exams may be obsolete. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 12, Part 2

Statin drugs for breast cancer prevention? Is "moderate" drinking good for the heart? Why do "nightshade" foods bother some people? Less than one half of knee replacement surgeries are appropriate--could fish oil and other supplements provide an alternative? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 5, Part 1
July 7, 2014
Contrary to a recent study, the latest research proves testosterone doesn't harm the heart; chocolate for claudication; new D.C. ordinance would tax exercise, yoga; 99.6% of Alzheimer's Disease drug trials are unsuccessful--can supplements provide better choices for fending off dementia? Melatonin for "sundowning"; melatonin for osteoporosis. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 5, Part 2

The debate over mammograms heats up; a Physician's Declaration of Independence; Thrash-Metal fan suffers blood clot on brain from overzealous head-banging; Are green tea extracts harmful to the liver? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 28, Part 1
June 30, 2014
The latest poop on the real Paleo Diet; Watching too much TV may increase the risk of early death; Doctors, hospitals may be spying on your health habits; Pregnant mom's anti-depressant use may increase the risk of obesity, diabetes in offspring; Vitamin D deficiency & hypertension; Extra-virgin olive oil combats atrial fibrillation; Vitamin D deficiency may cause hypertension. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio show for June 28, Part 2

Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) slows progression of coronary artery plaque in new major study; HBOs John Oliver blows it in over-the-top critique of Mehmet Oz; Gluten-free diet relieves "brain fog" in celiac patients; Are kids really overdosing on vitamins from fortified cereals? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 21, Part 2
June 23, 2014
The #1 liver disease in America is caused by DIET! It already affects 20% of adults and an astounding 10% of children! By 2025 it will affect 25 million Americans and necessitate 5 million liver transplants per year! There is no magic prescription pill that will fix it. On today's broadcast we dish diet and supplement solutions for fatty liver disease; 15 year-old expelled from school for trading ADD meds for Cheez-Its--mother protests it's discrimination! Hamburgers increase risk for asthma--but is it about the meat? Should baldies rejoice--is a cure at hand? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 21, Part 1

Dr. Hoffman reflects on the Dr. Oz controversy; Viagra "frisky" might be melanoma risky; Diet queen to the stars fined for tainted supplements. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.