Dr. Bob Martin Show

Two meals can match on calories and nutrients and still change your body and brain differently. New research suggests fat cells may keep a "memory" of obesity that drives weight back on. Dr. Adam Brockman also covers why the exercise you do at work may not protect your brain like the exercise you choose, a debate over peptides, and the Health Alternative of the Week, black cumin seed oil. We also...

Doctors talk about gut feelings, but what happens when intuition becomes a trained skill? Certified Medical Intuitive Practitioner Wendie Colter, president of the National Organization for Medical Intuition, joins Dr. Adam Brockman to explain what medical intuition is and what it is not. They also look at what the early research shows and where the science still needs to catch up. It's an honest,...

A viral clip claims red meat is proven to cause diabetes. What does the study actually show, and what did the clip leave out? Dr. Adam Brockman is joined by Dr. Bob Martin to answer as many of your health questions as possible. Plus, practical ways to lower blood pressure, what to ask before seeking stem cell or dental care in Mexico, and a berry that may be good for your joints.

Two meals can match on calories and nutrients and still change your body and brain differently. New research suggests fat cells may keep a "memory" of obesity that drives weight back on. Dr. Adam Brockman also covers why the exercise you do at work may not protect your brain like the exercise you choose, a debate over peptides, and the Health Alternative of the Week, black cumin seed oil. We also...

Doctors talk about gut feelings, but what happens when intuition becomes a trained skill? Certified Medical Intuitive Practitioner Wendie Colter, president of the National Organization for Medical Intuition, joins Dr. Adam Brockman to explain what medical intuition is and what it is not. They also look at what the early research shows and where the science still needs to catch up. It's an honest,...

A viral clip claims red meat is proven to cause diabetes. What does the study actually show, and what did the clip leave out? Dr. Adam Brockman is joined by Dr. Bob Martin to answer as many of your health questions as possible. Plus, practical ways to lower blood pressure, what to ask before seeking stem cell or dental care in Mexico, and a berry that may be good for your joints.

This hour on Health Talk America, Dr. Adam Brockman opens with the health headlines: a randomized trial showing vitamin K2 and D3 slowed coronary artery calcification by 21%, the truth about insomnia and stroke risk, the cardiovascular upside of GLP-1 medications and the very rare vision warning that comes with them, and the cardiac rehab program that cuts heart attack risk 28% while most patients...

From a hundred-plus federal health initiatives to the ultra-processed foods quietly reshaping the American diet, this hour goes straight to the source. Dr. Adam Brockman sits down with MAHA ambassador, clinician and formulator Dr. Tony O'Donnell of Radiant Greens for a no-filler conversation on what's real, what's symbolic, and what you can actually do — starting today — to close the nutritional g...

Waking up at 2 a.m. with your mind racing isn't just annoying — new research says it could be linked to stroke, depression, and even dementia. This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman and Dr. Bob Martin break down what's really happening in your brain overnight, tackle a surprising blood donation mystery, take on a tough conversation about mental health and personal responsibility, and answer a joint-stiffnes...

A coroner's ruling on the death of Sir Richard Branson's wife exposes a silent, preventable killer hiding in plain sight after any fall, surgery, or hospital stay. Dr. Adam Brockman unpacks what really happened, introduces two natural compounds tied to healthy circulation, and asks the question nearly three-quarters of America should be asking themselves: why are we all so exhausted? Health Headli...

Somewhere in a committee room right now, lawmakers who've never taken a probiotic in their life are deciding whether you'll still be able to buy one next year without a permission slip. This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman sits down with Mr. Jim Emme — Chairman of the Natural Products Association and CEO of NOW Health — for a rare two view of the fight over your access to natural health. We go straight in...

The hospitalization of Kim Kardashian that has the whole internet talking uncovers a warning your own body may already be giving you after every heavy meal. Dr. Adam Brockman breaks down what's reallyhappening when "just heartburn' refuses to go away — plus the men's health question most guys are too embarrassed to ask, the truth about a supplement millions of young athletes are using, and why one...

This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman breaks down the week';s biggest health headlines — from a breakthrough drug for kids with spinal muscular atrophy to a shocking new look at how much ultra-processed food is eally on your plate. Then, Dr. Brockman answers a listener';s question about mysterious bruising called Actinic Purpura, shares this week';s Health Alternative for heart health, and solves the Healt...

Thinning hair isn't just about the mirror — it can be your body sending a signal. This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman sits down with the founders of Locklab.co, brothers David, Paul, and Mark DiMuzio, for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about why hair loss really happens, what's actually inside modern hair health treatments, and how a personalized approach is changing the game for men and women alike.

More than a quarter of Americans have high LDL cholesterol — but here's what almost nobody knows: your LDL number alone may not reveal your true heart disease risk. This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman is joined by clinical pharmacist and board-certified nutritionist Dr. Jim LaValle to break down a lesser-known marker called ApoB, why it may predict heart attacks and strokes better than LDL ever could, an...

A steak dinner turns deadly hours after the fact — and the real culprit isn't food poisoning; it's a tick bite from months earlier. This episode, Dr. Adam Brockman unpacks the strange science of Alpha-gal syndrome, reveals why your household might be sharing more than just a roof (hint: it's bacteria), and breaks down a cholesterol marker that could be catching heart risk your standard labs are mi...

What if your body could heal itself — not just manage the damage, but actually rebuild it? Dr. Adam Brockman sits down with Dr. Alessandro Porcella to separate real science from marketing hype in the fast-growing world of regenerative medicine. From stem cells and PRP to hyperbaric oxygen and ozone therapy, this hour covers what's proven, what's still unproven, how to know if you're a candidate, a...

A mother. A nurse. Three children gone. When the Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a hung jury, it left America with more questions than answers. This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman and Dr. Bob Martin go beyond the headlines — unpacking both sides of the case, the theories driving the national debate, and the harder truths about postpartum psychosis, psychiatric overprescription, and what happens legally now...

This hour opens with a fast-moving rundown of the week's biggest health headlines — a cancer treatment breakthrough, a food safety crisis worth paying attention to, and a gut health discovery that could change how we treat IBS. Then, Dr. Adam Brockman reflects on the passing of two legendary figures, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and what their very different final chapters reveal about healthy agin...

Google and Abbott just changed how millions of people will track their metabolic health — but is more data always a good thing? Dr. Adam Brockman sits down with Dr. David Heitmann to unpack the new integration bringing continuous glucose monitoring into the Google Health dashboard: who actually needs this technology, how to read your own data without spiraling into anxiety, where artificial intell...

What can one of the most beloved entertainers in American history teach us about resilience, healing, and living a full life? This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman and Dr. Bob Martin dig into Dolly Parton's health story— her brief but serious cancer battle, the discipline behind her decades of vitality, and the literacy legacy she built that continues to shape children's health outcomes today. Plus, an ins...

A frozen berry recall serious enough to earn the FDA's highest alert. A melanoma vaccine breakthrough years in the making. A vitamin most of you are probably low on that may be protecting your memory. And a Health Mystery of the Week that reframes everything you thought you knew about exercise and the scale. Plus, Dr. Adam Brockman tackles a mother's urgent question about her 21-year-old daughter'...

Could a staircase be one of the cheapest pieces of heart equipment in the country? This hour, Dr. Adam Brockman breaks down new research linking a few flights of stairs a day to lower cardiovascular risk —then sits down with nitric oxide researcher Dr. Nathan Bryan of N1O1.com to explain the molecule quietly running your circulation, your blood pressure, and your energy behind the scenes. Why does...

Dr. Bob Martin joins Dr. Adam Brockman for an unfiltered hour — breaking down new federal childhood vaccine guidance clip by clip, tackling the real, complicated science behind rising autism rates, and exposing an almost unbelievable admission: federal regulators still can't say exactly how many ingredients are circulating through America's food supply. Plus, a listener's fasting blood sugar of 14...

This hour on Health Talk America, Dr. Adam Brockman breaks down the biggest health headlines, practical ways to support your immune system, and how your mouth and gut connect to whole-body health. We’ll also explore Dr. Ohhira’s postbiotic metabolites—and investigate the startling case of a grape-sized clot that repeatedly blocked a woman’s heart valve. Health Headlines of the Week Health Alternat...