Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association

About Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association

Health 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 greatest asset and trusting it to an algorithm or an influencer can be a costly mistake. From miracle supplements to cold plunge cures and beyond, Trace Dominguez fact-checks popular health claims, explains how medical misinformation spreads, and reveals the real-world consequences of getting it wrong. This show is your resource for fact-based, science-backed information from trusted AMA physicians and medical experts around the country, helping you take control of your greatest asset - your good health. To learn more, visit: amahealthvshype.org (https://amahealthvshype.org/)

Publisher

iHeartPodcasts

Category

health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Apr 2026

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 10 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   GLP-1s Explained: Weight Loss, Side Effects, and What They Can Really Do

   Trace Dominguez interviews obesity medicine specialist Dr. Sean Hashmi, alongside influencers Todd Masterson and Ashley Gibson, to explore the science, side effects, and emerging applications of GLP-1 medications.

2. 

   21 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Red Light Therapy: Does It Really Work for Wrinkles, Acne & Hair Growth?

   Trace Dominguez interviews dermatologist Dr. Margareta Masse, influencer Sly Huncho, skincare creator Rosa Hoffman, and melanoma survivor Mika Stambaugh to investigate the scientific evidence behind red light therapy's claims for skin and hair health.

3. 

   7 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Science Behind Cold Plunges, Saunas, and Contrast Therapy: A Doctor Explains

   Host Trace Dominguez interviews sports medicine physician Dr. Chelsea Evans about the scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of cold plunges, saunas, and contrast therapy.

4. 

   23 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Intermittent Fasting Explained: Benefits, Risks, Weight Loss & What Doctors Really Think

   Host Trace Dominguez interviews obesity medicine specialist Dr. Jen Schriever, Gin Stephens, and Al Kavadlo to explore the science and risks of intermittent fasting versus traditional dieting.

5. 

   9 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Do Detoxes Work? The Truth About Cleanses, Juice Fasts, and Toxins

   Host Trace interviews gastroenterologist Dr. David Purow and wellness creator Mina Adams, separating health facts from wellness hype on detoxes and cleanses.

6. 

   26 May 2026

   VO2 Max Explained: Does This Viral Fitness Metric Actually Predict Health & Longevity?

   Cardiologist Dr. Robert Maynard interviews guests about whether the viral VO2 Max metric truly predicts health and longevity, revealing its power and limitations.

7. 

   12 May 2026

   Creatine for Muscle, Aging, and Brain Health: What the Science Really Says

   Host Trace Dominguez interviews Dr. Jason Mitchell, Tony Coffey, Cynthia Heyd, and Leslie White to reveal the science behind creatine's benefits for muscle, aging, and brain health.

8. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Better Sleep or Just Hype? The Truth About Viral Sleep Trends

   Host Trace Dominguez interviews lifestyle content creator Lucie Fink, sleep storyteller Kathryn Nicolai, and sleep medicine expert Dr. Jose Colon to debunk viral sleep trends and reveal evidence-based strategies for better rest.

9. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Protein-Maxxing: What Social Media Gets Right…and Wrong

   Host Trace Dominguez interviews experts and an influencer about the viral "protein maxxing" trend, revealing what science says about its health benefits and risks.

10. 

    6 Apr 2026

    Introducing: Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association

    Science communicator Trace Dominguez interviews doctors to fact-check viral health trends and misinformation, helping listeners understand what truly works for their well-being.

Inside a recent episode

GLP-1s Explained: Weight Loss, Side Effects, and What They Can Really Do

Published 29 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Can you tell people who may not know when they think about obesity, when they think about weight loss right now, GLP-1s are at the top of the conversation. So what is a GLP-1? How does it work? So GLP-1s are nothing more than peptides and the history behind them, you know, we have been using GLP-1s for several decades. The difference now is we weren't using them at the doses we use now. Those are the doses we finally started linking them to weight loss. The uses of GLP-1 before primarily was around diabetes. The three sort of big things about GLP-1s to really understand, there's so many different mechanisms, but when you start from your mouth and going down, I tell my patients they create sort of a traffic jam in your stomach, which means that food sits in your stomach longer. […]

Who has been a guest on Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association

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• Sean Hashmi
• Todd Masterson
• Ashley Gibson
• Margareta Masse
• Sly Huncho

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4.8 / 5

80 ratings

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