Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association

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

Maybe you've seen someone wearing a glowing red LED mask on social media. Or an ad promising smoother skin, thicker hair, less pain, and faster recovery – all from a few

Jul 21
37 min

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

Cold plunges. Ice baths. Saunas. Contrast therapy has taken over social media, with influencers and athletes claiming that alternating between hot and cold can speed musc

Jul 7
31 min

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

Intermittent fasting has become a big wellness trend online , but does the science actually support the hype? In this episode of Health vs Hype, host Trace Dominguez di

Jun 23
33 min

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 Hea

Jun 9
40 min

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 actually mean for your health? In this

May 26
32 min

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 f

May 12
35 min

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 w

Apr 28
36 min

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 prot

Apr 14
37 min

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 hu

Apr 6
2 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I was so glad to find Health vs hype to add to my rotation. Trace keeps it real and makes it so easy to know what you can trust. As someone who used to work in the wellness space, I know firsthand how hard it can be to separate truth from fiction in that world. Thank you for this podcast!!!

podgirl811 · May 2026

There is so much content about how we should be optimizing our meat husks, and it’s hard to tell which is backed by science, and which is generated for clicks and contracts. Trace breaks down the trends with people who understand how this stuff works and makes it accessible to an overwhelmed data audience. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series to learn where I’ve been led astray by “influence.”

Slackferno · Apr 2026

I feel like if I could create a podcast for myself, it would be this one. I have been pretty obsessed with health / supplements / etc. since my 40th birthday, and often feel like I’m swimming in an endless pool of misinformation. Trace is a FANTASTIC host and I trust him and the AMA. Please do an episode on creatine!!!!! Would also like to hear about ice plunges (do they do anything?)

DarrenAZ58 · Apr 2026

I listen to a lot of health content, and I’m usually somewhere between curious and skeptical. I’ll try things, but I also want to understand what’s actually backed by evidence. Health vs Hype hits that balance better than most. The host — Trace — has a way of unpacking trends without talking down to the listener or pretending there’s always a clean answer. The show doesn’t dismiss ideas outright, but it also doesn’t let questionable claims slide. It walks through what’s known, what’s not, and where people tend to get carried away. What I appreciate most is the tone. It feels curious rather than preachy, and thoughtful without being heavy. I don’t come away feeling like I’ve been sold something or scolded for being interested in it. Just better informed. If you’re someone who experiments with wellness trends but wants a clearer signal through the noise, this is worth adding to your rotation.

zBon · Apr 2026

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