HEALTH TALK AMERICA

HEALTH TALK AMERICA

Health Talk America with Dr. Adam Brockman & Dr. Bob Martin Health Talk America is the nation's #1 health talk radio program. Formerly known as ‘The Dr. Bob Martin Show,’ the program has been a trusted voice in health for more than 30 years and continues to grow — on over 200 radio stations in the US and with podcast downloads in the top 1% globally. Hosted by Dr. Adam Brockman and Dr. Bob Martin, each episode delivers a powerful mix of cutting-edge health insights, expert interviews, listener Q&A, and recurring segments like Health Alternative of the Week and Health Mystery of the Week. The show's philosophy is simple: “You can be your own best doctor.” Whether it's functional medicine, natural supplements, breakthrough medical research, or longevity science — Health Talk America bridges the gap between conventional medicine and holistic wellness, giving you the tools to upgrade your health today. Tune In Live: Radio America network Listen Online: healthtalkamerica.com Call In: (800) 606-8822

Episodes

October 11, 2026 • 46 mins
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 take a serious look at teaching you...
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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, open-minded look at a topic that wi...
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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.
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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 never get
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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 gaps mode...
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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-stiffness question&nbs...
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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?

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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 into the po...
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September 27, 2026 • 43 mins
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 listener's dinn...
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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 Health Mystery of&n...
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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.
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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, and the lif...
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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 missing. Plus: the r...
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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, and the critic...
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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 that a mis...
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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 aging and lasting legacy. Plus, a...
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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 intelligence helps ...
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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 inside look at the Holis...
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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's severe hypoth...
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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 the body make...
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