Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn Podcast
1) Episode 473: Top Cardiology Topics of 2025 — A Great Year
This week, Dr. Kahn shares his curated list of the top advances in heart research from 2025. He highlights key insights and perspectives from Drs. Kim Williams and Noel Merz, along with important upda...Show More
2) Episode 472: Is There Any Role for Niacin Therapy?
This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn takes a fresh look at niacin (vitamin B3) therapy and its role in managing cholesterol and Lipoprotein(a). He reviews both classic and recent research, explai...Show More
3) Episode 471: Everything About Cold Weather, Snow Shoveling, and the Heart
This week, Dr. Joel Kahn dives into a timely topic: how cold weather affects heart health. He breaks down why snow shoveling can put extra stress on the heart, what warning signs to watch for, and the...Show More
4) Episode 470: New Data on the Canary in the Coal Mine (Erectile Dysfunction)
This week, Dr. Kahn breaks down new research on erectile dysfunction (ED) as an early warning sign—a "canary in the coal mine"—for heart disease and cardiovascular events, including mortality. He also...Show More
5) Episode 469: What to Eat on Thanksgiving and Why
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving week. In this episode, Dr. Kahn breaks down the latest science on eating for longevity and overall health. He covers everything from high-protein versus plant-bas...Show More
6) Episode 468: A Trip to the American Heart Association Meeting 2025
This week, Dr. Kahn provides details on presentations just made and published at the annual scientific meeting of the American Heart Association in New Orleans. Topics include a polypill for heart fai...Show More
7) Episode 467: Is Melatonin Use a Risk for Heart Health?
This week, Dr. Kahn breaks down new research presented at the American Heart Association linking melatonin use to congestive heart failure. Should you be concerned? He shares his expert perspective. A...Show More
8) Episode 466: Breakthroughs in Heart Valve Disease Treatment
This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn reviews the latest advances in treating aortic and mitral valve disease. While prevention remains the cornerstone of heart health, not all valve conditions ca...Show More
9) Bonus: Episode 465 – Dr. William Hsu on Putting Type 2 Diabetes Into Remission with Fasting
In this bonus episode, Dr. Kahn sits down with Dr. William Hsu, Chief Medical Officer at L-Nutra (Prolon) and former Harvard Medical School faculty member, for a fascinating look at how fasting can he...Show More
10) Episode 464: Is Lead in Protein Powders a Major Concern for You?
This week, Dr. Kahn dives into new research linking plant-based diets to both a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and improved control in type 1 diabetes. (Fun fact: even eating one juicy mango a day can ...Show More