Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Are dental mouth guards toxic?

• Is the FDA phasing out natural thyroid?
• Study:  Lithium for Alzheimer’s disease
• More on water filtration issues
• My mother-in-law has hallucinations when she has a UTI.  Why is that?
• Are dental mouth guards toxic?  Is there a better alternative for clenching and bruxism?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Is gentle rebounding and indoor recumbent biking safe for someone with chronic venous insufficiency?
• Were you talking about ‘disseminated sarcoidosis’?
• What are your thoughts on AI-enhanced EKGs?
• What can I do to find relief for my irritable bowel syndrome?
• Are there benefits to chelation therapy, or has it fallen out of favor?
• Some brands of stevia don’t contain erythritol.  Can I use those?

Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 17, Part 1: Sports Bras

Analyzing Trump’s plan to roll back soaring drug prices for Americans; Sports bras eliminate bounce but may take a toll on women’s backs; RFK Jr. targets the chemicals in our food; Do Americans really eat more animal protein than any other of the world’s nations? Causes and treatments for pulmonary hypertension

Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 17, Part 2: “Poop Pill”

Is the “poop pill” a possible treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Pro-mask, pro-lockdown, pro-vax words come back to haunt their authors as Covid response critics appointed to key HHS positions; MAHA influencer Dr. Casey Means replaces original Surgeon General nominee; Rating Trump’s new vaccine czar, oncologist Vinay Prasad; Is Laetrile effective for cancer? If you’re eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, do you still need probiotics? Researchers tap an unusual source for antivenom against deadly snakebites—a snake handler who’s survived multiple poisonings.

References & Resources

Are high-support bras bad for the back?
European Journal of Sport Science, 2025; 25 (5) DOI: 10.1002/ejsc.12290

Kennedy is right about the chemicals in our food
By Julia Belluz, New York Times May 12, 2025

FDA taps critic of COVID policies, drug industry to lead vaccines division
By Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, May 6, 2025

Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F Kennedy Jr for surgeon general
By Seung Min Kim and Matthew Perrone, APN News  May 9, 2025

Innovative antivenom may work against the world’s deadliest snakes
By James Woodford, New Scientist, May 2, 2025