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Book Review—Follow the Science: How Big Pharma Misleads, Obscures, and Prevails by Sharyl Attkisson
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I recently had the opportunity to interview Sharyl Attkisson about her new book Follow the Science. Attkisson is a five-time Emmy Award winner, and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting. She is the New York Times…read more
Categories:General Medicine Medications
Ask Leyla: When should we give insulin to type 2 diabetics?
Q: Is it ever a good idea to give insulin to a type 2 diabetic without first testing to see if their pancreatic beta cells are functioning and producing insulin? A: With the exception of administering insulin…read more
Categories:Diabetes
“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part one)
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It seems not a week goes by that we’re not regaled with news of a “breakthrough” treatment that promises relief from one malady or another. Most of these are expensive, and some come with an array of…read more
Leyla Weighs In: What’s behind the rise in high ferritin?
Last week, I discussed possible reasons for low ferritin levels. As with most blood tests, too low or too high isn’t necessarily optimal. Here are some possible reasons for high ferritin levels. This is not an exhaustive…read more
Categories:Fatty Liver General Nutrition Supplements
5 Questions to ask when looking for a magnesium supplement
| By Natalie Ochoa
Magnesium deficiency is rampant in the U.S. even by conservative estimates of public health officials. It’s virtually impossible to get enough from diet alone. Learn from the following article whether you may be suffering from some of…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
Reflections from my latest scuba diving adventure!
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I just returned from a dive trip to Turks and Caicos and wanted to share some reflections with you. Once you’re down there, it’s a magnificent experience. You glide weightlessly over a landscape of neon-colored coral with…read more
Categories:Exercise
Ask Leyla: What can you tell me about low ferritin?
Q: According to my latest bloodwork, I have low levels of ferritin. Can you shed some light on what could be causing this and what the health implications are for low ferritin? A: While not an indicator…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Supplements
Book Review: “Rethinking Hypothyroidism” by Antonio Bianco MD, Ph.D.
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Dr. Antonio Bianco, recipient of the American Thyroid Association’s John B. Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal, is professor of medicine and a member of the Committee on Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition at the University of Chicago, where he…read more
Categories:Hypothyroidism
Leyla Weighs In: Eat more fat!
There’s a misconception among low-carb dieters. Many people believe a low-carb diet is much higher in protein. Folks are opting for ‘lean’ protein like sirloin steak and grilled chicken breast, keeping fattier portions like rib-eye, ribs, and…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
March tidings—the latest in health news
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
New, more powerful weight loss drugs: Drugs like Wegovy, Rybelsus, Ozempic and Mounjaro/Zepbound are revolutionizing obesity and diabetes treatment and garnering enormous profits for their manufacturers. Early drugs worked on GLP-1 alone; subsequent meds paired GLP-1 with…read more
Categories:Aging COVID-19 Diabetes Environmental Health Heart Health Medications Nutrition and Weight Obesity Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Autoimmune disease is on the rise
According to the Lancet, autoimmune disease affects one in ten people globally and it’s now estimated to be growing at a rate of between three to nine percent per year. While the scientific community lacks consensus on…read more
Categories:Autoimmune Diseases
Three ways to leverage the power of CBD
| By Lex Pelger
My favorite company dispensing hemp-derived products, CV Sciences offers a wide array of formulas to meet consumers’ needs. When it comes to CBD, it’s necessary to individualize. Learn about some of CV Sciences’ innovative options below. —Dr….read more
Categories:Inflammation Skin and Hair Sleep Sponsored Supplements
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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This past week we were regaled with headlines like: High levels of niacin may increase…
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March is National Nutrition Month and, needless to say, good nutritious food is essential to…
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I recently attended the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS), an annual conference held here in Manhattan. The…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: A Nicotine Vaccine
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