Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn Podcast
1) Episode 476: The Upside-Down Pyramid of the USDA Guidelines
This week, Dr. Kahn breaks down the newly released USDA 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines and the surprising upside-down food pyramid they present. He explains how the final report differs from last year's...Show More
2) Episode 475: The Great Debate on Aspirin Dosing and the President
Dr. Kahn kicks off 2026 by reviewing recent media reports on aspirin use and dosing for the prevention of cardiovascular events in the President of the United States. Much of the coverage overlooks an...Show More
3) Episode 474: Tim Kaufman on Beating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Addiction with a Plant -Based Diet
Tim Kaufman's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome—an inherited condition affecting collagen that impacts the heart, joints, and tendons—Tim found himself in a...Show More
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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
7) 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
Episode 470: New Data on the Canary in the Coal Mine (Erectile Dysfunction)
25:03 | Dec 2nd, 2025
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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