General Medicine

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 21, Part 1
September 23, 2019
Septuagenarian mom and dad set new record as oldest parents of twins—but both wind up in intensive care! DUH Story of the Week: Despite burden of diet-related disease, doctors still get scant training in nutrition; Can aphasia be reversed? What supplements to avoid with antibiotics? A mysterious case of fatigue—is it Lyme Disease or a virus? Swiss revolt over 5G EMF health risks; Nutritional Outrage of the Week: KFC chicken nugget sandwich served up on a glazed donut bun; Swedes send heart attack sufferers to “Heart School”—halving mortality; Candidates opine on Federal diet policy: Harris vs. Booker vs. Williamson. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 17, Part 1
August 19, 2019
Chances are, your doctor is burnt out—here’s why; Alarming rise in consumption of caffeinated energy drinks; Ozone for the treatment of ovarian cancer; New medical device approved to treat ADHD; How to read a blood test; Poor sense of smell increases 10 year risk of dying by 50%; Urine tests may offer alternative to PAP smears for cervical cancer detection; Zero tolerance for alcohol in pregnancy; FBI raids offices of popular stool testing company. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Modern Medicine
August 14, 2019
Is modern medicine overrated?; I have osteopenia and shattered my tibia requiring a plate and screws. Am I good candidate for strontium?; About contrast dyes for MRI: Is it more likely to DIE from the DYE or to DIE from a misdiagnosis because we refused the DYE? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 20, Part 1
July 22, 2019
Macular degeneration—what’s diet got to do with it? Impossible Burger developer has a vision: eliminate all meat from human diets; Peter Frampton’s career-ending muscle disorder; 1 in 8 nurses takes meds just to stay awake; The perils of hospital toilets. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Medical Myths and Outright Lies Told to Patients by Their Doctors, Part 1
June 11, 2019
In "Lies My Doctor Told Me," Dr. Ken Berry demolishes common health misconceptions. For over 10 years, while caring for more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Berry has been researching the medical myths and outright lies told to patients by their doctors. They range from unsubstantiated assumptions about cholesterol, saturated fat and salt, to rigid adherence to restrictive guidelines about hormone replacement and thyroid support. Dr. Ken Berry is a stalwart defender of the Paleo-Carnivore diet approach, and dismisses claims by vegan activists. Why is fake health news so prevalent? What can patients do to hold health professionals more accountable? Click HERE for part 2.

Medical Myths and Outright Lies Told to Patients by Their Doctors, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ken Berry, author of "Lies My Doctor Told Me." Click HERE for part 1.

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.

“Am I Dying?!” Part 1
June 4, 2019
"Am I Dying?! (Should You Chill Out or Freak Out?)." We interview Christopher Kelly, MD, co-author of this great practical guide to common complaints (Wish I’d thought of that catchy title!). In this age of information overload, fostered by the Internet, “cyberchondria” is stoked by dire on-line recitations of possible outcomes of common complaints: “Is that new mole melanoma?” “Why can’t the doctors figure out why I’m suddenly losing weight?” “Is my forgetfulness a portent of Alzheimer’s?” “Do my swollen ankles mean I’m headed for heart failure?” “Why am I breathless while on a ski vacation?” “Will my slight hand tremor morph into full-blown Parkinson’s Disease?” Dr. Kelly attempts to strike a common-sense balance between appropriate vigilance and gentle reassurance. As a recent graduate of a demanding medical fellowship, he also addresses the epidemic of physician burnout. Click HERE for part 2.

“Am I Dying?!” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Christopher Kelly, MD, co-author of a great practical guide to common complaints "Am I Dying?!: (Should You Chil Out or Freak Out) A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms--and What to Do Next." Click HERE for part 1.

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.