Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association
iHeartPodcastsHealth vs Hype from the American Medical Association takes on medical misinformation, viral health trends, DIY medicine, and common health myths to help listeners understand what’s real, what’s risky, and what’s backed by science.
Let’s face it: many of us are guilty of occasionally “doing our own research.” We’ve searched symptoms and ended up down a medical rabbit hole. But our health is our... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & FitnessScience | |||
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Trace Dominguez breaks down how GLP-1 medications work with obesity medicine specialist Dr. Sean Hash... more
Maybe you've seen someone wearing a glowing red LED mask on social media. Or an ad promising smoother skin, thicker hair, less pain, and faster recovery – all from a few minutes under a red light. But how much of that is backed by science?
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Cold plunges. Ice baths. Saunas. Contrast therapy has taken over social media, with influencers and athletes claiming that alternating between hot and cold can speed muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, boost mental health, and ... more
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Trace delivers topics in a fun, engaging, and approachable way. I love the presentation of info backed by the AMA that helps wade through the muck of clickbait health tips.
Apple Podcasts5Toonerfish
United States21 days ago - Misleading
Why quote the frequency of new episodes and then not keep your word. Not too mentioned the titles can be broad in scope but then the content is narrow in scope, and pedestrian in breadth. No wonder the general public’s faith in healthcare is what it currently is. Nice work!
Apple Podcasts1El986United States2 months ago - AMA needs to support access.
The AMA needs to drop its historic opposition to single payer and use its platform to take a loud stand for universal coverage. It’s good to untangle thorny health issues but we are at the mercy of trendy fixes because the system does not treat health care as a basic human right. The rest is window dressing.
Apple Podcasts3paul, nicknames all takenUnited States3 months ago - One thing I noticed
You can be certain that the AMA is not very interested in anything that cannot be monetized (think pharmaceuticals or procedures). For example on intermittent fasting, it is the infamous “we need more testing “, which never happens because there is no way to monetize it. Our modern medical system is terrific at triage but horrible at prevention, again because encouraging a healthy lifestyle brings in zilch outside of an office visit.
Apple Podcasts3rcamp0222United States3 months ago - Separating fact from fiction
I was so glad to find Health vs hype to add to my rotation. Trace keeps it real and makes it so easy to know what you can trust. As someone who used to work in the wellness space, I know firsthand how hard it can be to separate truth from fiction in that world. Thank you for this podcast!!!
Apple Podcasts5podgirl811United States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #15 | United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
Apple Podcasts | #111 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
Apple Podcasts | #180 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
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Apple Podcasts | #30 |  New Zealand/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
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This program tackles medical misinformation and viral health trends through science-backed analysis, often featuring physicians and health experts who help sift fact from hype. Recent episodes center on practical wellness topics—ranging from red light therapy and cold exposure to intermittent fasting, detoxes, VO2 max, creatine, sleep trends, and protein—while emphasizing evidence, safety, and medical consultation. Noteworthy is the format that blends clinical expertise with real-world experiences from influencers and athletes to contextualize trends without dismissing genuine curiosity. The show's guidance helps listeners navigate online wellness claims, understand what's supported by science, and make informed health decisions.
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