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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 16, Part 1
October 18, 2021
The new Covid pill: Is the optimism justified? They’re calling for vaccines for 5-12s, but lockdowns have caused kids’ weight to soar—a key risk factor for severe Covid; President Clinton’s sepsis diagnosis; Will taking vitamin C interfere with readings from continuous glucose monitors? Vitamin B1 and nerve pain, an in-depth interview with Dr. Richard Mann, developer of Zobria. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Medication-Induced Osteoporosis
October 15, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin on the growing list of medications that impact bone metabolism and decrease bone density.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 9, Part 2
October 11, 2021
The fragmentation of health care—why so many specialists? New Merck Covid pill curbs early disease but fails test in severely ill; Molnupiravir sells for 40 times what it costs to make, as government gears up to stockpile millions of doses; The “Goldilocks Effect” of iron when it comes to heart risk; When a Covid shot goes too deep into your shoulder joint; Subbing sugar with Splenda stokes appetite, undermines weight loss efforts; Vitamin C promotes “mental vitality” in young adults; Pregnenolone for brain and pain; Drugs improve bone density, but exercise boosts bone strength; Are NSAIDS a no-no before colonoscopy? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Monoclonal Antibodies
September 22, 2021
The lowdown on remdesivir and covid; Are monoclonal antibodies effective against covid?; What are your thoughts on antibody-dependent enhancement and enhancing antibodies from the vaccine?; Poor indoor air quality is an unrecognized cause of many chronic health issues. Click HERE for part 2.

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 11, Part 2
September 13, 2021
Should you worry if you don't have a reaction when you take the Covid vaccine? Health benefits of avocados and nuts; Reducing sugar in packaged foods could save billions in healthcare costs, prevent millions of deaths; A listener challenges me on Ivermectin; What was the name of that garlic pill? (Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract!); Can eyedrops be refrigerated? Will new Covid variants be even worse than Delta? Vaccines shown to halve risk of Long Covid. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 28, Part 1
August 30, 2021
New Israeli study shows natural immunity from acquired infections is 13 times more effective than vaccine protection; Plexiglass barriers may not stop Covid spread; Ivermectin flying off feed store shelves as rural folks improvise against Covid; Nearly half of Americans want government to restrict "misinformation"; Does hydroxychloroquine taken routinely by patients with autoimmune diseases shield them from Covid? Florida doc fired after selling mask exemptions; Patient dies in Pakistan hospital after security guard performs surgery. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 28, Part 2

Every hot dog you eat shortens your life by 36 minutes--REALLY? Once-vaunted heart failure drug accelerates cardiac deaths; Meanwhile, nutrition found to prolong survival in CHF; Aerobic exercise safe, effective in atrial fibrillation; Is the single-dose J&J vaccine preferable to the two-shot options? Garcinia cambogia weight loss supplements implicated in severe liver disease; Dr. Oz has been under the gun for touting Garcinia, despite dubious efficacy; What are the trends in dietary supplement sales? Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy after hysterectomy? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Deceit Behind Generic-Drug Manufacturing, Part 1
August 26, 2021
Few realize that generic (copy-cat) drugs comprise nearly 90% of the drug supply in the U.S.; they seem like a reasonable, cost-effective alternative to astronomically-priced brand name drugs, but generics are often made under poorly-regulated conditions in India and China. And even if you take brand name drugs, their ingredients are likely to originate overseas. Virtually all antibiotics taken in the U.S. are made offshore. In "Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom," investigative journalist Katherine Eban blows the lid off the generic drug industry. How did we become so dependent on foreign manufacturers? How do unscrupulous non-U.S. companies cut corners on quality? What tricks do they employ to deceive inspectors? How can drug adulteration literally threaten your life? What’s the government doing about it? She offers advice to consumers on her website https://www.katherineeban.com/. Click HERE for part 2.