



Do Detoxes Work? The Truth About Cleanses, Juice Fasts, and Toxins
Can detox teas, juice cleanses, and parasite cleanses actually flush toxins out of your body or is the wellness industry overselling the science? In this episode of Health vs Hype, Trace sits down with gastroenterologist Dr. David Purow to unpack one of the biggest wellness trends online: detoxing…

VO2 Max Explained: Does This Viral Fitness Metric Actually Predict Health & Longevity?
VO2 Max is everywhere, from fitness trackers and smartwatches to social media and even dating profiles. But what does this number actuallymean for your health? In this episode of Health vs. Hype, we break down the science behind VO2 Max (maximal oxygen consumption) and whether it truly deserves it…

Creatine for Muscle, Aging, and Brain Health: What the Science Really Says
Creatine has officially gone mainstream, but is it actually worth the hype? Once known as a “gym bro” supplement, creatine is now trending across TikTok and Instagram for everything from muscle growth to brain health and longevity. In this episode of Health vs. Hype with the American Medical Assoc…

Better Sleep or Just Hype? The Truth About Viral Sleep Trends
In this episode of Health vs. Hype with the American Medical Association, host Trace Dominguez uncovers the science behind viral sleep trends, and reveals what actually works to improve sleep quality. From mouth tape and melatonin to your sleep tracker, breathwork, and sleep divorces, millions of …

Protein-Maxxing: What Social Media Gets Right…and Wrong
High-protein diets are everywhere from TikTok trends to protein-packed coffee, pasta, and even bottled water. But is “protein maxxing” actually healthy? And how much protein do you really need? In this first episode of Health vs Hype from the American Medical Association and iHeartMedia’s Ruby Stu…

Introducing: Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association
Got a symptom? There's an influencer for that. A supplement for that. A subreddit, a detox, a cold plunge for that. But what actually works — and what could actually hurt you? Introducing: Health vs. Hype with the American Medical Association — a science-backed health podcast that breaks down vir…