Podcast Episodes

Episode 447: A Whole New Pathway of Atherosclerosis — Meet ImP

This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Kahn dives into a fascinating new discovery in cardiovascular science — a molecule called ImP, produced by gut bacteria, which may play a role in the development of at…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

BONUS Episode: Dr. Michael Greger on Diet, Heart Disease & Rethinking Stents

In this special bonus episode, Dr. Joel Kahn welcomes the legendary Dr. Michael Greger—founder of NutritionFacts.org and bestselling author of How Not to Die.

Together, they explore how a whole food,…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Episode 445: The Power of Exercise and Weighted Vests

This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Kahn revisits the powerful role exercise plays in overall health and its ability to extend your “healthspan”—the years you live free from chronic disease. He puts a un…

Published on 2 months ago

BONUS: Doug Evans on the Power of Sprouts for Heart Health

This bonus episode features wellness entrepreneur and sprout advocate Doug Evans, diving into the surprising heart-health benefits of one of nature’s simplest superfoods: sprouts.

Learn how seeds—pac…

Published on 2 months ago

Episode 443: Red Meat Allergy, The Alpha-Gal Syndrome

This week, Dr. Kahn reviews a strange and increasingly common condition affecting nearly half a million Americans: Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as red meat allergy. First described in 2009, this sy…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Episode 441: Microplastics — You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide

This week, Dr. Kahn presents new research highlighting the growing concern that microplastics are showing up in our water, soil, and even our bodies. Emerging evidence suggests they may contribute to…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 440: Avoiding Cardiac Bypass Surgery—What the Science Says

This week, Dr. Kahn discussed two patients at the Kahn Center who were referred for cardiac bypass surgery (CABG) but have chosen to pursue a science-backed, yet rigorous, program of lifestyle and me…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 439: What’s New in COVID Injury Syndromes?

This week, Dr. Kahn discusses the experience at the Kahn Center with patients showing persistent levels of antibodies to the spike protein from either a COVID-19 illness, vaccination, or both. New da…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 438: The Mind-Heart Connection (Featuring Transcendental Meditation)

This week, Dr. Kahn brings up the topic of the mind’s role in heart health. A randomized trial of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in patients at high risk for heart events over 5 years showed powerful…

Published on 3 months ago

Episode 437: Can a Blood Test Predict Dementia Before It Starts?

This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn explores a groundbreaking new topic: predicting dementia before symptoms appear.

Would you want to know if your brain health is at risk—even while your memor…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago