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HEALTH TALK AMERICA

HEALTH TALK AMERICA

Radio America 1000 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Health Talk America is a health talk radio program hosted by Dr. Adam Brockman and Dr. Bob Martin. Formerly known as 'The Dr. Bob Martin Show,' it has been a trusted voice in health for over 30 years. The show features cutting-edge health insights, expert interviews, listener Q&A, and recurring segments like Health Alternative of the Week and Health Mystery of the Week. It focuses on functional medicine, natural supplements, breakthrough medical research, and longevity science, aiming to help listeners become their own best doctor.

Episodes

Your Fat Cells May Be Holding a Grudge, and Other Headlines That Hit Home
Your Fat Cells May Be Holding a Grudge, and Other Headlines That Hit Home Oct 12, 2026 2631 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
Can Intuition Belong in Healthcare? A Conversation on Medical Intuition
Can Intuition Belong in Healthcare? A Conversation on Medical Intuition Oct 12, 2026 2640 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,
Red Meat, Blood Pressure, and the Truth Behind the Viral Headline
Red Meat, Blood Pressure, and the Truth Behind the Viral Headline Oct 12, 2026 2631 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.
The Sugar Humans Never Learned to Make, and the Evidence Your Doctor Isn't Reading
The Sugar Humans Never Learned to Make, and the Evidence Your Doctor Isn't Reading Oct 11, 2026 2633 This hour on Health Talk America, Dr. Adam Brockman opens with the health headlines: a randomizedtrial 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
Behind the Label: MAHA, Ultra-Processed Foods, and the Fight for What's on Your Plate
Behind the Label: MAHA, Ultra-Processed Foods, and the Fight for What's on Your Plate Oct 4, 2026 2632 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
The 2 A.M. Wake-Up Call: What Your Sleep Is Really Trying to Tell You
The 2 A.M. Wake-Up Call: What Your Sleep Is Really Trying to Tell You Oct 4, 2026 2640 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
The Preventable Death Every Family Needs to Hear About
The Preventable Death Every Family Needs to Hear About Sep 27, 2026 2641 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 Headlin
Guarding the Aisle: Inside the Fight for Your Right to Supplements
Guarding the Aisle: Inside the Fight for Your Right to Supplements Sep 27, 2026 2633 Somewhere in a committee room right now, lawmakers who've never taken a probiotic in their life aredeciding whether you'll still be able to buy one next year without a permission slip. This hour, Dr. AdamBrockman sits down with Mr. Jim Emme — Chairman of the Natural Products Association and CEO ofNOW Health — for a rare two view of the fight over your access to natural health. We go straight into
The Warning Sign You Keep Swallowing
The Warning Sign You Keep Swallowing Sep 27, 2026 2634 The hospitalization of Kim Kardashian that has the whole internet talking uncovers a warning your ownbody 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 
The Speed Secret: Health Headlines, Hidden Bruises, and Why Fast Walkers Live Longer
The Speed Secret: Health Headlines, Hidden Bruises, and Why Fast Walkers Live Longer Sep 20, 2026 2697 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
Hair Loss Beyond the Mirror: What Causes It, What Works, and When to Get Help
Hair Loss Beyond the Mirror: What Causes It, What Works, and When to Get Help Sep 20, 2026 2708 Thinning hair isn't just about the mirror — it can be your body sending a signal. This hour, Dr. AdamBrockman sits down with the founders of Locklab.co, brothers David, Paul, and Mark DiMuzio, for acandid, 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.
How';s Your Cholesterol Level? Why Your LDL Numbers May Not Tell the Whole Story
How';s Your Cholesterol Level? Why Your LDL Numbers May Not Tell the Whole Story Sep 20, 2026 2697 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

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