Ask Doctor Dawn: Recent Episodes
Dr. Dawn Motyka - JivaMedia.com
KSQD 05-16-2024:< /br>The super power of the resilient Tardigrade is their fabulous DNA repair ability.< /br>How do I tolerate another knee surgery after getting intestinal adhesions because of previous surgery?< /br>Can I avoid an operation to fix a displaced cataract lens?< /br>A patient with Parkinson’s disease and knee problems is warned against speculative and expensive alternative treatment.< /br>A man with major swallowing problems needs an endoscopy ASAP -- Dr. Dawn bashes corporation control over conventional medicine.< /br>A borderline diabetic asks for diet advice.< /br>Cancer prevention policies are up against Insurance payment denial policies.< /br>The reasons why colorectal cancer is on the rise in 20 to 50 yr-olds -- colonoscopies are now recommended for younger adults.< /br>
KSQD 5-01-2024: This week's show explores how healthcare systems can inflict "moral injury" on dedicated doctors. We examine instances where factors like insurance company prior authorizations prevent optimal patient care and discuss related research.
Dr. Dawn explores sweetness perception, reviewing a new study on how our bodies detect both natural sugars and substitutes like xylitol and stevia. We learn how substitutes can provide sweetness without insulin spikes and subsequent appetite increases.
We discuss the critical importance of measles vaccination, the challenges of maintaining live virus vaccine potency, and a promising new vaccine technology undergoing trials.
A new study investigates the potential benefits of combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity exercise. Although all participants lost weight, the combined approach led to gains in lean body mass.
Finally, we survey several exciting advances in cancer research. Dr. Dawn explores improvements in cancer cell targeting, the statistics of liquid biopsies for cancer detection, and a groundbreaking drug that halts aggressive breast cancer growth. We also investigate a new mRNA-based treatment that stimulates cancer cell death specifically within the tumor environment.
KSQD 4-24-2024: In this week's show, we tackle several important health topics. Dr. Dawn starts by investigating "the prescribing cascade," where side effects from an initial medication necessitate additional prescriptions. This is often seen with treatments for high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation.
We then explore strokes of undetermined origin. Interestingly, Dr. Dawn notes that for preventing recurrent strokes, the classic, low-cost aspirin can be just as effective as newer, more expensive alternatives.
Another topic is delayed orthostatic hypotension, a condition where blood pressure drops upon standing. Dr. Dawn provides details on a simple test for diagnosis.
We address a worrying trend: increasingly aggressive colon cancers are occurring in younger populations. Dr. Dawn discusses both established and novel screening tests, like the new DNA-based successor to Cologuard, emphasizing the importance of early detection.
Finally, we offer a sobering reality check about vaping. Studies show a growing number of young people who begin with vaping are transitioning to traditional smoking, underscoring that vaping carries its own significant risks.
KSQD 4-17-2024: This week's show explores the line between helpful health advice and harmful food-related misinformation, particularly the anti-diet trend being promoted by certain influencers. We delve into a fascinating medical breakthrough involving the creation of "mini livers" to support patients awaiting transplants. Listeners offered valuable insights and recommendations this week: one recommended a thought-provoking book on cancer detection, while another shared a potential remedy for long COVID symptoms. We also address a serious health concern for an elderly listener diagnosed with a Mycobacterium infection, discussing the diagnosis and treatment options. Additionally, we investigate the potential of neuropeptides for addressing treatment-resistant depression and cover several short but impactful health news updates: a concerning rise in bacterial meningitis, the science behind teens' unique scent, and a baffling case of a man claiming to have received over 200 COVID vaccinations.
KSQD 4-10-2024: This episode explores the cutting-edge of medical science and the wonders of the animal kingdom. We'll discuss a remarkable first – the successful transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a human. Could this breakthrough pave the way for the future of organ donation? On a different note, did you know cows are being engineered to produce human insulin, potentially revolutionizing diabetes treatment?
KSQD 4-04-2024: This episode delves into a range of health topics, beginning with a unique case where a bone marrow transplant offered new hope for treating schizophrenia. We discuss the complexities of diseases such as sickle cell anemia and their unexpected interactions with other conditions. Our conversation extends to the gut microbiome, highlighting research on its link to various disorders and how diets, particularly the Mediterranean diet, support a healthy microbiome. We address the significance of a new treatment for postpartum depression and caution against premature excitement over health trends. Listener questions add a personal touch, sharing stories of dietary changes and weight loss, alongside inquiries about homemade kombucha. The episode also revisits a discussion on a rare disease diagnosis, adding depth to our ongoing exploration of health and wellness.
KSQD 3-27-2024: Colloidal silver for sinusitis was recommended, but does it work for molds? Advice to improve sleep besides taking drug sleeping aids; Sleep and mood can affect the effectiveness of vaccinations; SIBO and erythromycin are discussed; The US Supreme Court hears the case about the mifepristone abortion pill; Urinary tract infections (UTI) are very common in women. Hormones such as DHEA are beneficial for reducing infections, dryness and increasing libido; Question about mushroom products and help with memory; Animal cloning studies revealed the different influences of female vs. male genes in the metabolism of the placenta
KSQD 3-20-2024: Getting COVID affects the ability to heal from chilblains swelling; Why many doctors are not accepting new Medicare patients; Thigh pain after getting up in the morning should lead one to an Osteopathic doctor; What is the nutritional value of radishes? Are there any health problems with aluminum from soda cans? Plastic lining is the real problem! Silver and copper are good antibacterial agents; Plastic chemicals in food are pervasive, such as Phthalates, a hormone mimic, in most processed foods; Natural replacement recipe for Electrolyte powders to ingest after exercise; Multiple case studies support a link between Alzheimer’s disease and human growth hormone
KSQD 3-06-2024: Through work with the the Community Traffic Safety Coalition, Theresia and Tawn focus on traffic safety issues, including the rise of ebikes in Santa Cruz, CA; Problems arise when riders don’t understand the effect of heavier weight and momentum of ebikes; Cable disk brakes require regular maintenance; the importance of helmets; Do we need training and licenses for ebikes, especially for children? Resources in Santa Cruz are presented; Do ebikes have sound to warn people, especially the blind? The problems of non-docked transport vehicles including scooters; New bike and pedestrian bridges across the freeway in Santa Cruz are explained
KSQD 3-13-2024: Roshun's challenging background as a daughter of immigrants from Afghanistan; Experience translating for her mother with doctors launched her interested in medicine; Figuring out how one learns best is important for success in medical school; Understanding personality types for oneself and colleagues helps for good relationships and what medical subspecialty is most appropriate; The challenges to Family Practice doctors in the United States; Advice for those in middle and high school who might be interested in a career in health care -- the importance of good mentors and other healthy relationships
KSQD 2-28-2024: A new drug for endometriosis pain is long overdue -- endometrial microbiome is discussed; Active release therapy for the psoas tendon; Side effects of long time use of Finasteride for prostate hypertrophy; Keeping off the weight you lose from semaglutide drugs requires exercise and diet; The complex issue of mycotoxins in the environment and your body; Questions about the FRAX score for osteoporosis; How to treat SIBO
The problems with drug prices and Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Cancer and telehealth -- COVID changed everything for doctors getting paid for telehealth; Supplemental enzymes and antioxidants can help control pancreatitis; Evidence that an increase in type 1 diabetes cases was caused by the COVID virus, but not the vaccine and not type 2 diabetes; The doctor who does the ablation procedure for AFIB doesn’t want to consider alternatives? The new drug Evenity (Romosozumab) for high fracture-risk Osteoporosis in women; The role of microbes in the chemistry of tea
Review of monthly infectious disease report by the Santa Cruz County Health Dept.; Syphilis cases are on the rise -- its history is detailed; Is ablation operation for atrial fibrillation a good idea in an 85 yr-old man? Will constipation affect my stool test for parasites?
KSQD 2-07-2024: The epidemic of PTSD in the military results in using psychedelics for treatment; An examination of Neuralink and Blackrock Neurotech brain-computer research progress; The off-label use of Mupirocin for Lichen Sclerosus of the vulva; Training an AI to learn language like a human child ;Post-death human composting is approved in California; Sexually transmitted infections are increasing in the elderly; RvT4 molecule to reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and reduce plaque in atherosclerosis
KUSP 4-25-2009 and KSQD 1-31-2023: Problems of the mind such as depression, memory loss, insomnia, etc are mostly caused by metabolic problems; The problems with Proton Pump Inhibitors; the "myth of diagnosis" is Dr. Hyman's way of framing the fallacies in the drug-centered approach of conventional medicine; The seven core concepts of Functional Medicine; The importance of healthy mitochondria and energy metabolism to the brain and overall health; The problem of gluten; Why molds are a big problem for allergies and toxins that have many bad effects on the brain; Hyman encourages research on the effects of cell phone EM radiation; The importance of Omega 3 fatty acids and other lipids in brain cell structure and its role in autism, ADD, schizophrenia, etc; A thorough definition of Functional Medicine
KSQD 01-24-2024: Introduction to mitochondria and related diseases that associate with Long COVID; Practical advice if you have post-COVID syndrome; Mitochondria research related to post-COVID symptoms and nutritional supplements that help; more about chronic fatigue, myalgic encephalitis and long COVID; Does a caller have long COVID? What to check to confirm; The function of neutrophils in autoimmune disease and the benefits of ginger to dampen overreaction of the immune system; A case of retinal dystrophy
KSQD 1-17-2024: Compounding the Semaglutide weight-loss drugs reduces its cost If you have had COVID, you can now return to work after 24 hrs if you are fever-free; Exposure to the smell of tears from women appears to reduce aggression in men! Psialic helps stop the spread of flu; The problems of using cloned rhesus monkeys for drug development research; Does Ibuprofen help getting to sleep? Urinary incontinence was fixed by good physical therapy; Retinal organoids explain how humans see so many colors; Declines in blood levels of lead are associated with long term cardiovascular health improvements; The various sources of toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
KSQD 1-10-2024: All about the new Family Practice Residency program in Santa Cruz and the lack of primary care doctors locally and nationally; The rise in research in medical applications of psychedelic drugs, such as MDMA for PTSD; The lack of reproducibility in medical research; Conflicting meta analysis reports of Vitamin D research; Modern marijuana is more addictive because of higher THC levels
KSQD 1-03-2024: Cold is good for healthy aging; 10th anniversary of CRISPR -- the new sickle cell cure is discussed; Alleviating effects of chemo and radiation therapy for colon cancer; World’s largest invasive organism: Hippos in Colombia! Delaying clamping the umbilical cord by 2 minutes helps survival during premature delivery; Biological engineering issues in space; Reservations concerning a new type of RNA vaccine for COVID; Health hazard from micronized metals from satellites burning up in atmosphere
KSQD 12-27-2023: The energy needed to make lab-grown meat is a big problem; Review of enlarged prostate biology and treatments; Benefits of mushrooms include help in remembering dreams? Advice to prevent or reduce long COVID; The promise of using organoids and cellular bots for health purposes; Neonatal brain development
KSQD 12-20-2023: Cold weather increases the tendency to have atrial fibrillation; Help interpreting an abdominal ultrasound; Should my wife and I get the RSV vaccine? Brain implant device greatly improves mental skills in traumatic brain injury patients; Singing to your baby helps develop language development; Recalling memories as therapy for PTSD and other brain problems; Medical alert for hair products that or toxic only when heated; Deep dive into the immune system’s involvement in postpartum depression; Stimulation in the vagus nerve to help stroke recovery and Parkinson’s disease; Baby talk by parents to their infants is universal; Take breaks and walk if you have to sit long hours each day
kSQD 12-13-2023: Interview with Dr. Jytan Sahni: the adventures of a doctor from India who is applying to the Dominican Hospital Family Practice residency program; Could COVID or the vaccine affect my menstrual cycle long term? Turmeric may cause some liver injury; Various forms of dermatitis and other skin rash conditions; Interesting wound-healing technique for a diabetic patient who burned his heel with a heat lamp
KSQD 12-06-2023: Advice for reducing gum disease; Guidelines for using statins in elderly women; Vigorous exercise can increase the risk of viral infections; 5 MTHFR can help treat depression if you have the appropriate gene variants; low folate levels can cause problems; Adequate vitamin D during pregnancy will improve the child’s neurological development; Dietary flavonoids help detoxify bad effects of smoking, including second-hand smoke; Low doses of oral naloxone can treat constipation caused by opiates; Do nootropics like adderall really improve cognitive skills? Toddler formulas are a silly idea; What prescription drugs affect my memory?
KSQD 11-29-2023: The problems with Medicare Advantage plans; An AI program to evaluate CT scans of stroke victims helps focus quicker treatment -- other AI applications are reviewed; Can I crush my calcium carbonate to increase its absorption? What are the side effects of taking a statin and what can I do about them? An interesting case of heart arrhythmias and possibly POTS after an ear infection; Advice to stave off osteoarthritis
KSQD 11-22-2023: Supplements and other advice to combat the side effects of the Shingrix vaccine for shingles; Surge in monkeypox during the summer; The many applications of AI in medicine, from drug interaction help to reading mammograms; Are calcium supplements for osteoporosis affecting my Hashimoto’s thyroiditis treatment? Using computational science to improve maternal mortalities during childbirth; New research shows how cadmium, an estrogen mimic, contributes to endometriosis; Fusobacterium levels in the uterus are probably another contributing factor for endometriosis; Kombucha drinks lower blood sugar levels, which is good for diabetes; Irregular sleep patterns affects your microbiome; Irregular sleep patterns affects your microbiome and hence health
KSQD 11-08-2023: Go to Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit group (sccbg.org) for Pancreatic Cancer information and awareness event in Santa Cruz on Nov. 19; The physiology of the pancreas; Prognosis for pancreatic cancer is poor; Genetic mutations, smoking, obesity and diabetes are major risk factors; The difficulties of early or any diagnosis of pancreatic cancer; Jaundice is an indicator, but only one out of 5 have the cancer; Lab tests are not very predictive, but circulating tumor DNA holds hope for detection; Can shingles vaccination help prevent dementia?More about genetic influences such as Brca1, Brca2 and KRAS genes; Can shingles vaccination help prevent dementia?
KSQD 11-01-2023: Bed Bug hysteria -- another consequence of global warming; The problems with mergers and monopolies in health care pharmacies, insurance companies, benefit manegers etc.; The importance of sleep for weight control and health in general; The details of interpreting HDL and LDL levels for cardiac disease risks; FODMAP diet advice; Are LED lights really worse than incandescent bulbs? Chronic pain is way more common than you may think; different types of pain are discussed
KSQD 10-25-2023: Various therapies for ocular and other eye melanomas; When is chiropractic care appropriate or not? Boric acid suppositories while pregnant; The best forms for calcium, iron and magnesium supplements; Reports of cadmium contamination in dark chocolate; Mupirocin is a drug to treat lichen sclerosus; Restless leg syndrome interferes with sleep -- check ferritin levels; Creamy texture is contributes to our avidity for fat; Oral versions of Semaglutide drugs are in the works; Denmark study found no cardiac effects from using Viagra; Health care for family members who are caring for a sick child
KSQD 10-18-2023: The primary care doctor crisis in the U.S.; More advances in robotic arms; Black cohosh is an alternative to hormone therapy for breast cancer -- anatomy of hot flashes; The Altman rule is a proxy for glycemic load in preventing diabetes; The difference between allergic,contact and other dermatitis conditions; The promise of using stem cells to regenerate tooth enamel; New evidence for recalling death experiences after recovery
KSQD 10-11-2023: Testing for VO2 max; New COVID Vaccine availability is poor; The mysteries of the Y chromosome; The differences in bird brains that allow them to be just as smart as many mammals; Nerves involved in taste both in the tongue and the intestines; Is a rash after COVID vaccine associate with an autoimmune reaction? Schizophrenia raises cholesterol
KSQD 10-04-2O23: Fats to aid in absorption of vitamin K2; Nobel prize for biology goes to fundamental research for of mRNA vaccines; A pregnancy test originated in ancient Egypt! Pregnancy tests and hormones are explained; Medical consequences of climate change and other ecological issues; Electromyogram procedure for numb hands; Ayurveda medical philosophy is discussed; Comparison of diets to reduce dementia
KSQD 9-27-2023: Why Hepatitis B vaccine is given to newborns; Dogs are a good model to study osteosarcoma treatments; A healthy microbiome is important for bone health, also more bone health advice; The best types of exercise to reduce blood pressure; Alternative protein sources; Supply shortages from drugs to baby formula
KSQD 9-13-1023: COVD and RSV are ON THE RISE -- vaccines are available; Is quantum entanglement evident in our brain? Pain and nausea symptoms lasting too long for food poisoning; Placenta stem cells used to fix damaged heart cells in mice; Genetically-modified bacteria used to treat cancer; Details about sleep wave forms and benefits for memory; Round worm removed from a woman’s brain! Algae are a good source of vitamin B12, important for a vegan diet; A healthy gut is good for your brain; mosquitos are attracted to carboxylic acids and repelled by eucalyptus
KSQD 7-12-2023: Public health update for Santa Cruz County, California; Follow up on oral hygiene and the use of hydrogen peroxide; Having pets during pregnancy and early infancy reduces food allergies; Having pets during pregnancy and early infancy reduces food allergies; All about menopause and the brain; Weight training, supplements and other advice for a perimenopausal woman with genetic propensity for diabetes; A cerebral spinal fluid leak is an alternative cause for dementia; Controlling high blood pressure can help reduce dementia; Is expensive new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi worth it? There is now a blood test for Tau protein, a better indicator than beta amyloid
KSQD 7-05-2023: American Society of Anesthesiologists now recommends drinking fluids with sugar until 2 hrs before a surgery; Masks are attributed to preventing COVID deaths in doctors during the pandemic; US Supreme Court rules against Amgen in a case of over-reaching patents of monoclonal antibodies that lower cholesterol; New pneumonia recommendations for vaccines are very confusing and dysfunctional; Is continuous monitoring for C-reactive protein, hsCRP, beneficial? What are the safe solutions for osteoporosis treatments? A FRAX score helps assess fracture risks; Advice on calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K supplementation for osteoporosis; Generic cancer drug supply problems; Giant African snail that carries infections is causing problems in Florida; Qantas Airlines helps passenger jet lag by adjusting meal timing and contents during very long flights; The EPA is finally going to ban the nasty pesticide chlorpyrifos; 10 pesticides that are toxic for Parkinson’s disease have been identified; Speaking 2 languages when young reduces dementia symptoms when older; Memory prosthesis copies signals from the hippocampus to other parts of the brain to improve memory
KSQD 6-28-2023: More about home-grown vegetables and phthalate contamination in plastics; Is Neem good for the oral microbiome? Low TSH, thyroid hormone and iodine are discussion; Dr. Dawn prefers vinegar over bleach to clean a waterpik; Supplements to aid in conceiving a baby? The importance of folic acid during pregnancy; Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is a new immunotherapy cancer drug; Actemra (Tocilizumab) is a targeted antibody drug for psoriasis; A short primer on the immune system; One year after throwing out the abortion law, many women have to suffer getting health care; Vaginal seeding of the microbiome from the vagina to the baby is very beneficial after a C-section birth; There is a substantial increase in breast cancer survival rates since the 1990’s; Early menopause and premature dementia show higher Beta amyloid and Tau proteins -- HRT therapy is recommended
KSQD: 6-21-2023: mRNA Vaccine: A new contraceptive? Question about male hair loss at a young age; Low dose naltrexone (LDN) is a good agent for chronic pain; Don’t put anything in your water pic water; A case of diabetic obesity needs more than natural therapies; New research yields allergy shots for cat allergies; Mitigating negative effects of CT scan radiation; Brain spine interface allows man to walk controlled by thought and stimulated residual neurons to reactivate; The Human pan-genome sequencing project will reveal the diversity of genomics in a wider spectrum of humans
KSQD 6-14-2023: More about the oral microbiome, including toothpaste advice; The benefits and scientific studies supporting oral oil pulling to clean the mouth; The MUTYH mutation causes lots of colon polyps, raising the risks of colon cancer; A story of trying to obtain an inhaler drug paid for by health insurance; California is trying to pass a law to reduce the burden of prior authorizations required by insurance companies; Questions about thyroid problems -- what are the most natural medicines? Are tastier home-growing vegetables healthier as well? What are the health conditions in which Vitamin C and glutathione infusions have shown effectiveness? Urinary incontinence support for women
KSQD 6-10-2023: The very long list of diseases linked to gum disease; the oral microbiome is thoroughly covered; The side effects of using mouthwash - more diseases like cardiac conditions are also linked to mouth microbiome; Caller complains about cost of dental care, even with insurance, and other mouth wash options; Take probiotics if given antibiotics with dental procedures; Problems of major infections deep in the roots of teeth, antibiotics and using bacteriophage and other treatments
KSQD 5-31-2023: Stress raises glucocorticoids and inflammation in the gut, thus causing irritable bowel syndrome; Mosquitos are attracted to terpenes in many soaps, but repelled by those with coconut oil; Editorial about gender selection and the altering of sexual development
KSQD 5-24-2023: The promise of a vaccine for pancreatic cancer; Some statistical comments about statins and cardiovascular events research; How can I relieve knee pain without using pharmaceuticals? The role of bacterial biofilms in preventing antibiotics from working; A long-term study in Great Britain analysis different treatments for prostate cancer; Treating depression and epilepsy using magnetic brain stimulation; Prozac increase neural plasticity, decreases fear and improves maze performance in mice; Sugar inflames irritable bowel disease
KSQD 5-17-2023: It’s tick and Lyme disease season! Advice to deter and treat; A genetic mutation prevents onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms even when beta amyloid amount is high; Advice for varicose veins; Lower mortality is associated with walking only a couple of days a week; Blockage in the popliteal artery, that feeds the feet, should be monitored and fixed with a stent; Doctors should reveal financial benefits from pharmaceutical and other medical corporations -- some get exorbitant amounts; Disposing of cellular debris is an important factor in aging and not just for Alzheimer’s disease; New antidote for death cap mushroom is made using CRISPR for screening candidates
KSQD 5-10-2023: New recommendation suggest starting mammograms for breast cancer screening at age 40 -- statin use also discussed; Superbugs found in L.A. wastewater -- explanation of the spread of antibiotic resistance; Evidence that Bronze-age people used mind-altering substances such as atropine and scopolamine; A transgender woman has a story about not being able to get a PSA test; Do stem cells from Wharton's jelly injected into your spine really work for pain? More about statin use in elders; Phage treatment as an antibacterial agent and can be used to identify a bacterial species; Your microbiome can reveal what diet you are on and how they affect hormones
KSQD 5-06-2023: Advances in anti-aging drugs; A survey of many brain-computer interface devices available and being developed
KSQD 4-26-2023: Is Juven supplement a good product? Manganese contamination in the water in the Central CA valley; Excessive exercise can cause metal toxicity in mitochondria; Tick bite can cause a reaction to its saliva and doesn’t indicate Lyme disease; What treatment is appropriate for a hamstring injury? Drugs to treat post-operative adhesions; What are the health benefits of Radishes? Is Stevia a good alternative to sugar? The history of using bacteriophages, viruses that attack bacteria, as antibacterials; Appropriate amounts Estrogen in creams and suppositories; Low level electrical stimulation helps wound healing
KSQD 4-19-2023:Advice for getting the shingles vaccine with or without a history of chickenpox; Improving sleep quality for someone with night-time congestion; Detecting diseases by waste water surveillance; Hangover cure by an engineered probiotic; Socks that give electrical stimulation to treat neuropathy and balance issues; Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease by examining glycans and Tau protein; Ehlers Danlos Syndrome may be caused by a mutation in the MTHFR gene; A potential new treatment for leaky gut made from raw milk; How to get your children to eat more vegetables
KSQD 4-12-2023: More details about intermittent fasting scheduling and types of food to eat; The benefits of freeze dried and powdered fruit and vegetable extracts; How air pollution causes lung cancer -- it’s not just DNA damage; Should adults get the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps or rubella? Comments about the chemical abortion drugs and the banning of mifepristone; Skin products that change the balance of good vs. bad bacteria on skin that cause or reduce eczema and dermatitis; New treatment for IBS, Irritable Bowel Disease
KSQD 4-05-2023: Interpreting coronary artery calcium scores and how to combat coronary artery disease; Atra, a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has its problems; Manganese contamination in California central valley wells; Early menopause, hormone replacement therapy and Alzheimer’s disease; Cold temperatures may extend longevity by increasing breakdown of damaged, toxic proteins; Experiments with nematodes also support increased longevity in colder environments; A newly discovered interleukin involved in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can be treated by an existing drug
KSQD: 3-29-2023: Life expectancy in the U.S. is lower for the second year in a row; Safe limits for fluorinated hydrocarbons are lowered by the EPA; Lancet preprint article about effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine developed in Cuba has problems; Discussion of disc fusion surgery for neck pain and why pain appears in other areas of the body; Pain and numbness down left arm after playing the piano; How well can an AI neural network recognize skin cancer from skin images? The Heart Math device for stress reduction technique is called Inner Balance; Suggested dose of tea tree oil, which can combat mold; Caller has problems with trigger finger in multiple fingers
KSQD 3-22-2023: LPA, an atypical risk factor for heart disease; Questions about drug and food interactions with the green tea extract EGCG; A reaction to nebulized tea tree oil -- don’t do this! CRISPR is 10 years old; Single nucleotide editing cures SCID Delta 3 in humans; How do we smell? Cryo-electron microscopy visualizes the 3D shape of an odor receptor; Mediterranean diet decreases the risk of dementia; Air pollution makes smart people stupid; Only 0.18% of global land area is safe from air pollution
KSQD 3-15-2023: What is the tolerated amount of exercise for someone with asthma? All about septic shock, a possible effect of bacterial pneumonia; The purpose and biochemical origins of fever; The problem of purity of herbal medicines because of purposeful adulterations; Benefits of a various herbs; Green tea extract,EGCG, is protective for UV exposure damage; The interesting mechanisms that generate fingerprints during development; Experiments show the negative effects of food coloring on the gut
KSQD 2023-03-11: A few examples of falsified data and other problems in scientific studies; Comments on timing of intermittent fasting; AbbVie pharmaceutical company blocked competitors to keep Humera on patent and block cheaper generics; Review of a wound-healing nutrition product -- just eat the equivalent food! Glutamine, which can be beneficial, is not the same as MSG; Should I take NAD or vitamin B3? You don’t need expensive forms of iodine; Discussion of marijuana sensitivity issues; A discussion of menopause issues such as hot flashes; Initial colorectal cancer screening by fecal blood test or colonoscopy is now recommended starting at age 45
KSQD 3-01-2023: Ant nest beetles control the ants to feed them; Bacteria in seawater that can eat plastics; The Humboldt Oyster mushroom is carnivorous; Unexpected benefit of BCG vaccine, an old vaccine for TB; New post-concussion recommendations developed in Canada; Detoxification gene variants may explain dramatic responses to tramadol, antibiotics and other drugs; Can pressure on the carotid artery release plaque and cause a stroke? What are the warning signs for a heart attack? A study of Brazilians food habits leading to obesity; Lancet article compares natural immunity to mRNA vaccines; The doctor discusses vaccine problems in the past
KSQD 2-22-2023: The impact of social media and the brains and lives of adolescents; Pros and cons of the virtual workplace; Gluten-free flour made from sweet potatoes is healthier than the tapioca version; Development of male genitalia is affected by phthalates from plastics; Selenium is beneficial in assisting radiation cancer therapy; New RNA therapy for ovarian cancer and immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy; Newly-discovered immune cell type, the killer innate-like T cell, may also lead to cancer therapies; Cancer can become resistant to hormone therapy -- more new cancer therapies are discussed; A new recommendation to stop injecting hyaluronic acid for knee pain
KSQD 2-15-2023: A new drug for postpartum depression and psychosis; Azithromycin helps prevent maternal infections during childbirth;Fresh garlic combats invasive streptococcal disease, the flesh-eating bacteria; The benefits and problems with soy; Is wild blueberry powder good for brain health? Probably only if freeze-dried, not baked; Coffee with milk is anti-inflammatory because of the protein in milk; Is Quercetin safe to treat or prevent allergies in a 13 year old? More about the effects of music on the brain, like reducing dementia; How much radiation do I get in the security scans at the airport? Carbon fiber insert for running shoes has a risk for stress fractures
KSQD 2-11-2023: False high O2 readings in dark-skinned people and other equity issues with COVID-19; Good cardiovascular health is on the decline with the rise of obesity and diabetes; Side effects and high cost of the weight loss drug designed for diabetes but now used for anyone with obesity; Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) may be a prodromal marker for Parkinson's disease; Gut viruses may influence cognition and are transmissible; New study checks accuracy of sleep apnea measurement devices and procedures; The many health benefits of Bromelain
KSQD 2-01-2023: Too much psyllium probably caused bad side effects after a colonoscopy; Acupuncture and meditation techniques to reduce stress; Antidepressants help reduce antibiotic resistance in bacteria; Asthma attacks significantly declined during the lockdown during peak COVID-19 pandemic; Strength training is important as part of your exercise regimen; Ants are trained to detect cancer; How to deal with a new apartment that might have been used to produce drugs
KSQD 1-25-2023: Playing a musical instrument can improve cognitive ability, helping with Alzheimer's disease; A severe case of osteoporosis with many complications -- pain is the main issue; How the COVID-19 variants are named and how to handle the virus long term; Transmission of covid from animals to humans; Wear your mask at crowded places to reduce the production of COVID variants; Comments on Medicare and Medicare Advantage -- the problem of finding participating doctors; Discussion of testing and treatments for a complicated case of breast cancer
KSQD 1-18-2023: Third year of COVID-19 -- Comments on masks; Bacterial contamination on common surfaces from keyboards to checkout kiosks in stores; Cold air does decrease your nose’s immune response; Lead health hazard from cast iron tubs; New Alzheimer’s drug targets Tau protein; UV light air purifiers; Discussion of artificial sweeteners and benefits of lecithin for brain health; AREDS2 formula for macular degeneration; Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
All about nootropic drugs for Alzheimer’s and improving cognition; Cognitive decline in after anesthesia for surgery can be reduced by post-operative exercise; The controversial topic of pyroluria is discussed; Hearing loss and dementia; Review of the NY Times article about Medicare Advantage; Reductions in cancer risks by eating fermented dairy foods like yogurt
KSQD 1-04-2023: The microbiome affects the motivation for exercise! The interactions of fungi in cancer tumors; Ketamine for depression; Does partial removal of my omentum affect my microbiome? The problems with Lecanemab, the new Alzheimer’s drug; What might have caused the extinction of life on Mars
KSQD 12-28-2022: Flashback of your life before you die has some scientific evidence; Many changes in recommendations for use of aspirin for cardiac disease prevention; Marijuana justice and the field sobriety problem; A device for cognitive evaluation to assess impairment from marijuana; When does breast cancer require a mastectomy? A case of T cell leukemia has been cured by CRISPR gene editing; Anesthesia for spinal surgery
KSQD 12-21-2020: Using thiamine and biotin to treat Huntington’s disease; Subcutaneous fat in women is protective for inflammation; Practical advice to prevent overuse of digital devices by children; Intermittent fasting to prevent or help reverse diabetes; The politics of honest reporting of EMF effects of cell phones; Being vaccinated reduces risks of long COVID -- COVID and brain fog
KSQD 12-07-2022: All about the Functional Medicine approach to Parkinson’s disease; How to find a qualified Functional Medicine practitioner; Chemotherapy for lymphoma probably explains this woman’s hair loss -- biotin may help; Latest experiments with Xenotransplantation, organ transplants from pigs to humans; Brain study in military personnel reveals significant amounts of chronic traumatic encephalopathy; Healthy vaginal microbiome should NOT have diversity of species -- Lactobacillus is most beneficial
A new drug for ALS slows progression; Review of variations in HER2 cancer genes and how they affect various treatments for breast cancer; New agents to help guard against metastasis from breast cancer; Studies support eating earlier in the day is better for weight loss and preventing diabetes; Early physical therapy for back pain is better than surgery; A mutation in a detoxification gene affects efficacy of Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19; The various conditions helped by Sea Buckthorn oil; Lowering inflammatory markers responsible for increased coronary artery calcium score and the role of Vitamin K2; Anticoagulation drugs for atrial fibrillation may increase coronary calcium; A cell phone app to help reduce tinnitus; Hair loss from COVID-19; A clever modified N95 mask detects virus and warns you through a phone app; More anti-viral advice: Alcohol extracts of Echinacea are more effective than water extracts and colloidal silver spray is recommended
KSQD 11-16-2022: Dense breasts on mammogram reports and effects of breast cancer genes are explained; Nutrition and other advice for colon cancer; Recommendation for the amount of vitamin D supplement to take and its role in the gut; Why are herpes infections itchy? All about the strange Streptococcus infection induced autoimmune diseases; An Italian man plays his saxophone during brain surgery to protect his musical talent while they removed a tumor!
KSQD 11-09-2022: Evaluation of recent studies disclaiming benefits of taking vitamin D supplements; Implanted human nerve cell organoids can integrate into a rat brain and influence its behavior; Human and mice neurons on a computer chip form a real neural net that is taught to play the old Pong video game; Does Hybrid Fractional Lasers and Broadband Light Therapy for Aging Skin Rejuvenation really work? Email questions: how to treat foot fungus and what makes urine cloudy? Chemical hair straighteners have significant cancer risks; The multiple conditions that benefit or harmed from the DIM (DiIndolylMethane) supplement depend on your detoxification genetics; Foods that support the detoxification in the liver
KSQD 11-02-2022: Professor Paul Viotti tells his story about his surfing accident, a concussion, CSF (cerebrospinal fluid ) leaks, POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), an ACDR (Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement) and spinal CSF venous fistulas
KSQD 10-26-2022: Gene of the week: FOXO3 is important for longevity; States with conservatives policies have higher mortality statistics; Genes selected for survival during bubonic plague (the Black Death during Middle Ages) has increased risks for other diseases; Suppressing tumors before they are detectable by inhibiting blood vessel growth; Why are my eosinophils and bilirubin levels high? Patient diagnosed with intractable cervical radiculopathy may also have a cerebrospinal fluid leak
KSQD 10-19-2022: Another Gene of the Week -- the detoxification gene COMT; New nutrition formula that supports the microbiome greatly improves malnutrition treatment; How to judge PSA levels and the risks for prostate cancer; Risks of gadolinium in contrast imaging and other heavy metal risks; The role of iodine in reducing breast cancer; Hormone disruptors in water-proof makeup products; Cleaning kitchen surfaces, especially spice bottles, is important to remove bacteria; Propyzamide weed killer interferes with anti-inflammatory regulation in the gut
KSQD 10-12-2022: The importance of cilia on nerve cells; Benefits of getting genetic testing -- All about the balance and actions of thyroid hormones; Help with weight loss in an older woman; New meta-analysis of hypertension drugs -- lowering blood pressure lowers diabetes risk; Claims of increased cardiac deaths with COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is flawed science; The advantage of organic eggs -- insects as a protein source; Stink bugs are a new crop pest because of the warmer climate; More about frozen embryos for healthier babies
KSQD 10-05-2022: All about dry eye disease -- diagnosis and treatments; Rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies from developing type 1 diabetes; Can hypnosis help me reduce waking up at night to pee? How does the uterus not contract prematurely during pregnancy? A review of deep magnetic brain stimulation for depression and other brain conditions; Steroid injections are associated with rapid hip degeneration, but causality is not clear; Platelet rich plasma for joint pain is very popular now
KSQD 9-28-2022: Anti-inflammatories vs. turmeric for pain; The use of psychedelic drugs is finally being seriously researched for a variety of conditions; Deep Mind wins the Breakthrough Prize for the AI protein folding predictor Alpha Fold; Genetically modified Herpes virus attacks cancer cells; Review of Consumer Lab website; The importance of monitoring uric acid levels; Good ventilation at home is important to reduce trapped pollution; The different types of obesity
KSQD 9-14-2022: The role of testosterone in aging -- what is normal vs. optimal? Flushing your nose with sterile saline greatly reduces severity of COVID-19; Artificial sweeteners are not be as healthy as we thought; Good news for multivitamins: study showed they improved cognition in the elderly; Seven things to reduce dementia; What do you think of using ADD drugs for dementia? Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer; Transplanted kidney also gave the recipient cancer
KSQD 9-07-2022: Eucalyptus forests burnt in massive fires in Australia in 2019 - 2020 have recovered because of recent rain, recapturing all the fire’s CO2 emissions; The biggest bacterial cell is a centimeter long! How the hypertensive drug minoxidil turned into a hair loss treatment; Lutrelef is a new treatment memory problems in people with Down’s Syndrome; The problem of the role of beta amyloid in Alzheimer’s disease -- the mouse model is not really useful; Some pros and cons about circumcision; Epstein Barr Virus causing Multiple Sclerosis is a case of molecular mimicry; Nasal spray vaccine for COVID-19 -- the benefits of localized immune response, called sterilizing immunity; SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility study in jail inmates; Another Lyme disease vaccine is in final stage of testing; Another Lyme disease vaccine is in final stage of testing; Reduce blood sugar and bad health effects with a short walk after dinner; Use some potassium chloride substitute to reduce heart attacks and other diseases
KSQD 8-31-2022: History of regulations and legalization of recreational drugs and comments on cannabis potency; The problem of not enough donors for organ transplants -- new techniques to preserve donated organs; Viruses can alter body odor to attract mosquitos! Can you explain the change in CDC recommendations for addressing COVID-19? All about NMN, niacin and NADH supplements; Vitamin B12 and folic acid address non-alcoholic liver disease -- the importance of homocysteine; No new treatments for Herpes virus; More about Cannabis potency -- keep edibles away from children! Locusts sniff out human cancer?
KSQD 8-24-2022: Polio is making a comeback -- wild polio vs. vaccine virus-induced cases; Security issues about Menstrual period trackers and fertility apps; All about glucagon related diabetes drugs; Acupuncture technique to treat foot stress fractures; Topical capsaicin pepper oil vs. topical anti-inflammatory for pain control; A sophisticated study of natural osteoporosis treatments; Is there a safety issue with supplements for migraines? Are non-wired headphones safe? Discrediting use of Vitamin D reminds Dr. Dawn of Women’s Health Initiative debacle
KSQD 8-17-2022: Dr. Dawn reviews new anticancer drugs and the Medicare and climate change benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act; Do sulfur supplements help joint pain with aging? Update on Monkeypox pandemic and vaccine; Perverse incentives can subvert new medical economic models; Good sleep hygiene supports the immune system
KSQD 8-10-2022: The surprising role of bacteria in tumors and the success of cancer therapies; Recent fecal microbial transfer research; All about the role of Lipoprotein (a) in cardiac disease -- measure that and get coronary artery calcium score; Why you have to wait for a cataract to ripen before removal; The Traditional Chinese Medicine explanation of reactions to peanuts; The history of blood transfusions, which started with the Inca in South America
KSQD 8-06-2022: Opinion piece about the decline in childhood vaccinations; Good nutrition, exercise and stress reduction can alter progress of prostate cancer -- the role of the microbiome; The expensive Alzheimer’s drug, Aducanumab, is reviewed one year later
KSQD 6-29-2022 (rebroadcast): The roll of stress in chronic hives -- how to detect high histamine levels; The drug Baricitinib for rheumatoid arthritis also works for the hair loss condition alopecia areata; Artificial intelligence general solution to protein folding prediction from just DNA sequence; Using psilocybin to treat depression; How to repel ticks when in the woods; Many body and hair products have deleterious chemicals, especially bad for fetal development; Question about ketamine vs psilocybin use for depression; Pre-adolescents exposed to air pollution show deleterious changes in brain activity measured by MRI; The effect of stress on adolescent brain functions; Therapies to calm the spinal cord to relieve muscle spasms; Using interfering RNA to lower production of the unhealthy Lipoprotein (a)
KSQD 7-20-2022: IFM conference news: all about mast cells and histamine; The placebo effect -- the power of classical conditioning and the brain control over pain; The misleading claims for Medicare Advantage health insurance plans
KSQD 7-13-2022: How anesthesia alters your brain to blank out consciousness; The many roles of iron in physiology, especially in immunity, but too much is toxic; The role of red blood cells in the immune system; All about Central Serous Retinopathy; Functional Medicine Conference review: Sleeping before and after learning is beneficial; Direct current stimulation devices improve sleep and reduce depression
KSQD 7-06-2022: Exercise-induced weight loss is explored including the best time of day for each type of exercise; A device to reduce pain by cooling down nerves; New explanations for the constipating effects of morphine-based pain medications; Things we thought were true but are now false: Meniscus surgery for young adults -- exercise program is just as successful; Generic Levothyroxine is just as good as the brand name; Study compares Omega 3 and Vitamin D supplements for reducing auto-immune disease; The connection between menopause and Alzheimer’s -- blocking FSH might help! Hydrocortisone lotion suggested to cure scalp irritation from hair-coloring; Kidney function role in diabetes is explained
KSQD 6-29-2022: The roll of stress in chronic hives -- how to detect high histamine levels; The drug Baricitinib for rheumatoid arthritis also works for the hair loss condition alopecia areata; Artificial intelligence general solution to protein folding prediction from just DNA sequence; Using psilocybin to treat depression; How to repel ticks when in the woods; Many body and hair products have deleterious chemicals, especially bad for fetal development; Question about ketamine vs psilocybin use for depression; Pre-adolescents exposed to air pollution show deleterious changes in brain activity measured by MRI; The effect of stress on adolescent brain functions; Therapies to calm the spinal cord to relieve muscle spasms; Using interfering RNA to lower production of the unhealthy Lipoprotein (a)
KSQD 6-22-2022: All about kidney stones; The benefits of age-based kidney function testing; Dairy intake linked to prostate cancer? But research supports yogurt benefits against cancer; Follow up on beer supporting microbiome diversity and the tricky issue of candida overgrowth; Evaluating the normal eye floaters and flashes with age vs. acute conditions that need immediate attention; Sleep apnea review; Possible diagnoses for persistent shoulder pain
KSQD 6-15-2022: Recommendations for COVID-19 booster vaccine shots; Suboxone is an important drug to treat pain and opiate drug withdrawal; New studies examine the neurological effects of long COVID disease; Evaluation of toothpaste for temperature-sensitive teeth; Anti-aging supplement strategies are usually anti-inflammatory agents; Cortisol levels are lowered when people are exposed to dogs; What to do about my daughter’s tick on her neck; Improve anti-aging benefit of walking exercise by using poles, called Nordic walking; Exercise tolerance is influenced by genetic profiles; Non-alcoholic beer is good for the microbiome; Partial gland ablation using ultrasound under MRI is a new treatment for intermediate-risk prostate cancer
KSQD 6-08-2022: Novavax is a more conventional vaccine against COVID-19; The many roles of iron in physiology, especially in immunity, but too much is toxic; The role of red blood cells in the immune system; All about Central Serous Retinopathy; Functional Medicine Conference review: Sleeping before and after learning is beneficial; Direct current stimulation devices improve sleep and reduce depression
KSQD 6-01-2022: New UV therapy for a variety of inflammatory skin conditions; Inflammasomes are multiprotein complexes of the innate immune system responsible for the activation of inflammatory responses; COVID-19 vaccine booster timing with other vaccines such as shingles; Detailed physiology of muscle contraction and other membrane channel systems; Antibacterial drug Mupirocin (Bactroban) can treat lichen sclerosus; Varieties of COVID-19 antibody tests; Should we change vaccine types when getting booster shots? Genes that explain variance in sports training tolerance; Keep the windows open in good weather
KSQD 5-25-2022: Dr. Dawn comments on the 2nd amendment and gun issues; The problem with news media exaggerations, such as the new Monkeypox infections; Reports from an online conference about neurological effects of inflammation in the brain; Pediatric neuroinflammatory disorders; The diagnosis and treatment of the strange condition, Stiff Man Syndrome; Depression can also be caused by neuroinflammatory processes; The microbiome produces many important nutrients necessary for human life -- the connection to autism; The problem of proving with double-blind studies when applied to homeopathy; Recommendations for using using masks now in the current COVID-19 pandemic situation; Changes in the female orgasm after menopause
KSQD 5-18-2022: Problems with eyewitness testimony depends on confidence only for the first time questioned; The old anti-inflammatory drug colchicine has a new use in treating heart diseases; Microbiome fingerprint reveals severity of melanoma and possibly other types of cancer; Fecal transplant from young mouse into older mice extended life; Do anti-inflammatory drugs or natural supplements inhibit wound healing? Conflicting information about supplements found on the internet -- moderation is key; Weight gain and other changes with age in women is caused by reduction in estrogen after menopause; Very high HDL cholesterol level may be a genetic defect; Revealing an electrical signaling language among mushroom mycelia
KSQD 5-15-2022: MRI imaging show some disc degeneration in most pain-free elders; Plastic contamination is everywhere in food and topical body products --- study in pregnant woman is alarming; Genetic influences of endometriosis, polycystic ovary disease, preeclampsia and eclampsia; How leaky gut leads to the autoimmune disease Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia; Vitamin K and Vitamin C creams are very beneficial to skin; Diet with diverse fiber helps fight antibiotic-resistant microbes; The importance of deep sleep -- late snacks before going to bed are not good; Protein-rich diet can suppress appetite and help you lose weight; Altering microbiome changes food preferences in mice -- leveraging this to reduce bad cravings; The role of the microbiome and bile in regulating immune cells to reduce inflammation
KSQD 5-04-2022: (Archive show) Review of genetics research focusing on genetic diseases: sickle cell, Huntingtons, fragile X syndrome, cystic fibrosis, breast cancer, Tay-Sachs, tuberculosis, Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease and prions; More genetics topics such as repetitive DNA, transposons, jumping genes, oncogenes and retroviruses
KSQD 4-27-2022: The role of T-cells in the action of COVID-19 booster vaccines; Vitamin K does not cause blood clots and the different roles of vitamin K1 vs. K2; Paxlovid and EVUSHELD are antibody treatments for COVID-19 that attack the spike protein; CRISPR experiment proves a gene mutation leading to Lupus; Coronary arterial plaque, the calcium CT scan to measure it and preventative measures; AI interpretation of CT images finds pancreatic cancer better than humans alone; Oral squamous cell carcinoma is diagnosed by dentists, but one third of Americans don’t see a dentist regularly; Comparisons of diets for their effects on reducing cancer progression -- probiotics also help; Somatic mutation rates in mammals define the expected lifetimes of mammalian species
KSQD 4-20-2022: Silk organic tea bags are really plastic mesh that degrades into microplastics that are not good for you; Certain bacteria are linked to more aggressive prostate cancer. Evaluating cardiac artery plaque with carotid artery ultrasound; Research finds regular patterns of near-death experiences from cardiac arrest. Using Zinc to inhibit viral RNA production in cell culture might not work in the body. Is sublingual version of B12 an alternative to B12 injections? The rare Dieulafoy lesion disease that causes GI bleeding. Exercising while pregnant reduces epigenetic effects that contribute to obesity. Mediterranean diet reduces risk of pre-eclampsia, especially in African American women. Using nano-carbon to fight the many-disease-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquito -- CRISPR based anti-malaria experiment also discussed. A single carbon atom graphene sheet is an ultrasensitive microphone that detects single bacteria on its surface. Using ultrasound to induce the immune system to attack liver tumors in rats. Rare Actinomycetes bacteria in Hawaii are investigated for anticancer activity.
KSQD 4-13-2022: COVID-19 News: Second booster is recommended , EVUSHELD and Paxlovid treatments for COVID-19; Is high dose of Biotin useful? High biotin intake can interfere with hormone test results; Vitamin K2 helps reduce visceral fat; mRNA technology and the attempt to develop oral vaccines; Edible fluorescent silk tags to identify fake drugs; Caller inquires about how much Vitamin K and Vitamin D3 he should take; A case of dry mouth and related symptoms in a 72 year old woman; A repurposed treatment helps Duchenne Muscular dystrophy; Tele-robotic operations offer quicker response time to clear clots with strokes or aneurysms; Desire for faces to match their selfie image photos via plastic surgery operations; Low sodium, high potassium diet is good for hypertension
KSQD 4-06-2022: Strategies for vaccine development to deal with successive variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus. A study links vaping with diabetes. All about the BRCA gene mutations and new techniques to diagnose breast cancer. The importance of the variations of vitamin K. Should I worry if I can hear my heartbeat when lying on the side to sleep? Sources of Vitamin K in cheese and meat -- more benefits are detailed. Large study shows the benefit of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. What is the difference between Vitamin MK7 vs K2 and K4? Bone fragility from chronic use of bisphosphonates differs in different ethnic groups. The changing blood pressure goal values for managing hypertension.
KSQD 3-30-2022: Ironically, some allergic asthma sufferers have less severe COVID-19 symptoms! More COVID news. mRNA vaccines are easier to revise for new variants. Extracellular vesicles and a new signaling pathway based on RNA found in round worms. How to protect against side effects of long-term proton pump inhibitor use. Fighting diabetes and cancer with microRNA, which regulates protein production. Acoustic shaping of cells in solution. Adverse childhood experiences affect how one deals with stress and is treatable with acupuncture
KSQD 3-23-2022: Using stem cells to rebuild retina in people with macular degeneration. Neural implant allows late stage ALS person to communicate -- Dr Dawn’s experience with an ALS patient. Use paper tape to avoid allergic reaction when treating snoring by taping mouth shut. Low dose naltrexone to help immune response and reduce blood clots. Why primary care physicians are being replaced by physician assistants. Research to make a vaccine against breast cancer. Why do we lose body hair with age? The importance of mitochondria for health. Life expectancy is continuing to increase even with those with chronic disease. Sleep in as dark as you can! Even dim light affects glucose resistance, leading to diabetes. Green space near your home reduces risk of stroke; house plants help too
Huggable tech device to reduce anxiety and improve math exam scores! Sperm cells are induced via 3D printed seminiferous tubules built from stem cells. A valuable new nutrition program in Santa Cruz county, CA. Acoustic Fabric acts as an ear by transmitting vibration into electrical current. A caller with asthma is concerned about calcium in his aorta. Advice to help mom sleep with her new-born baby. All about mononucleosis and its parallels to Long COVID, Lyme disease and other viral infections. Low-grade exposure to viruses is beneficial. New Macular degeneration treatments.
KSQD 03-09-2022: The over-pricing of science publications -- lawsuit against ResearchGate. Large study shows rapid COVID-19 antigen tests in workplaces had few false positives. What symptoms indicate a woman should start estrogen HRT (hormone replacement therapy?) Meal timing advice, e.g., should we pause at least 3 hours between meals? Decaffeinated coffee is better before sleeping. Reducing number of times getting up to pee at night. After menopause, Evista is a good drug for osteoporosis. Artificial tech and animal experiments using smell as a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s, cancer and other diseases. Living micro stem cell robots can reproduce! Reaction to new baby smell differs in mothers and fathers. Colon and other cancers are showing up much earlier in younger people. Stomach cancer is another bad side effect of long-term PPI use.
KSQD 03-02-2022: Review of cholesterol variants -- advanced lipid testing and the importance of particle size and number. Experiments warn us of potential side effects using CRISPR gene editing. Link to CRISPR article
Luckily, the SARS-CoV-2 virus does not spread well on surfaces. Hormone and diet issues relating to dementia risks after menopause. How to utilize insects for food and fertilizer. Bacteria share genes to make essential vitamin B12. Is the largest bacteria ever discovered a link between procaryotes and eucaryotes? Guidelines for mothers or cows milk allergies reveal conflict of interest with baby formula manufacturers.
KSQD 02-23-2022: Balancing the medical necessity of measuring weight vs. weight shaming Long term study evaluating e-Sig use reveals significant increase in bad bacteria in oral microbiome, causing gum disease How does the microbiome affect mood Can general anesthesia induce dementia? Vitamin D is a hormone, not a vitamin Dr. Dawn counters misinformation about COVID-19 The medical and nutritional value of worms and insects 30% of people preferred interacting with an AI avatar therapist Genetic risks of having Neanderthal versions of genes controlling detoxification
KSQD: 02-16-2022: Controlled study in humans for calorie restriction including mice studies are reviewed Community Rx Program fully supports learning to eat plant-based diets The unpleasant practice of waking you up for vital signs in hospitals -- can robots and new Blood pressure tech help? Classic question: What drugs are good for osteoporosis? More about low-cost MRI technology -- a helmet increases resolution Autonomous biohybrid fish from human cardiac stem muscle cells Is a full body MRI cancer screening a good idea? The problem of false positives Synthetic tissue for heart muscle and vocal chords New copper surface kills bacteria 100 times better than current copper, which is already very effective
KSQD: 02-09-2022: Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of melatonin -- it is more than just for sleep Evaluation of an essay in JAMA promoting Medicare Advantage for all universal healthcare plan Plant-based diets reduce COVID-19 symptoms; Short intense exercise is good for your energy-generating mitochondria Is it safe to go to the movies now? Weaponizing probiotics to fight Clostridium difficile; Melatonin makes someone dizzy Transcranial magnetic stimulation for quitting smoking Anti-inflammatory acupuncture treatments can prevent persistent post-surgery pain
KSQD 2-02-2022: Factors that contribute to long COVID symptoms such as reactivation of autoimmune diseases President Biden launches a major program for cancer research Is Epstein-Barr virus a trigger for Multiple Sclerosis? The genetics behind the amazing variation in dog sizes The problem of thousands of chemicals in the environment that aren’t proven safe Temporary memory loss after a COVID vaccine is reaction to temporary inflammation but is still better than getting the disease How much Vitamin D to take? Interesting insights into human problem solving at different ages -- What is the best strategy to be found after getting lost in the woods? Autonomous robotic laparoscopic surgery for intestinal anastomosis Artificial muscles from elastin protein and some very clever engineering
KSQD 1-26-2021: Comments on the interpreting the data around the COVID-19 pandemic in various groups Can disturbance of the gut and oral microbiome cause tonsil stones? Is joint pain a side effect from COVID-19 vaccine? The methylation biochemistry cycle and its importance in dementia The role of a bacterial polysaccharide in the microbiome to promote or prevent asthma The battle between the genes from the mother and the father during development Endogenous ancient viruses are causative in autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis
KSQD 1-19-2022: All about Fibromuscular Dysplasia; Early morning night sweats; Local COVID-19 testing facilities and latest treatment drugs and their drug interactions; A new much lower power and cheaper MRI machine show promise for poorer countries; Detoxification benefits of broccoli and brussels sprouts -- sulforaphane is the key; Diseases such as ALS and MS may be caused by endogenous retroviruses -- Anti-retroviral drugs may help
KSQD 10-27-2021: The balanced push-pull of the sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic nervous system is the operating system of the body -- acupuncture taps into it; Managing sinusitis and nerve regeneration after sinusitis or COVID-19 infection; Countering anti-vaxxer misinformation; Microbiota transplant boosts the immune system to fight cancer; Debunking Indonesia data supporting Ivermectin use; Criticism of initial statements from the government about COVID policies on masks etc; Good support to get the vaccine after you have survived COVID-19 infection; A scary rant about plasticizers
KSQD 10-20-2021: COVID news: New vaccine booster approvals, including mixing different types; A review of the complex changing history of opioids and the current problems in managing opioid use; Probiotics to manage diabetes; Chronic infections require a lot of energy, so weight loss is a common problem; An interesting conversation -- the mystery of the cardiac pacemaker; Funky GI tract problem remedies; Childhood trauma can lead to many health problems such as PTSD, IBS, fibromyalgia etc.
KSQD 10-06-2021: Benefits and side effects of implanted spinal stimulators for pain control; A case of using brain stimulation to address treatment-resistant depression; COVID News: Merck announces an oral antiviral pill for COVID-19; Vaccine is good during pregnancy; Outpatient intravenous COVID-19 treatment; Recent Australian forest fires dumped iron into the ocean, feeding algae blooms that absorbed much of the CO2 released from the fires! Editorial about Resilience at many levels; Repurposing an existing asthma drug helps treat sinusitis with nasal polyps; Using mRNA vaccine technology to fight cancer; Evolution designed us to utilize plants to try to protect us from pollution, radiation etc.; A drug derived from turmeric may have significant anti-cancer, anti-Parkinson's and other anti-neurodegenerative properties; Ahiflower Oil is a good vegan source for adequate healthy Omega fatty acids; Irisin, which helps convert white fat into brown, improves cognitive function
KSQD 9-29-2021: The many roles that smallest neurotransmitter nitric oxide plays in the body; New explanations and therapies for traumatic brain injury from a concussion commonly experienced playing football; Listener criticism of FDA and CDC COVID-19 recommendations -- There were were mixed messages at times; All about the appropriate use of a FODMAP diet; More about the issue of not killing your oral microbiome especially if you have high blood pressure; The effects of Climate Change is the number public health issue facing humanity; Just 7000 steps a day will greatly increase longevity
KSQD 9-22-2021: Why is it so difficult to learn a new language as an adult? Brain research reveals how we learn language; A caller asks about COVID-19 booster vaccine issue, hand sanitizer and NAC supplements; Is there better natural immunity to COVID-19 delta by infection as compared to the vaccine-induced immunity? Reversing age-related memory loss in mice and how brain plasticity is needed to learn language; Gut microbiome plays key role in brain development of premature infants; Fecal microbiota transplantation from young mice into old reversed age-related changes in the brain; A pinch of bicarbonate is a cheap way to create alkaline water; Are calcium supplements effective for osteoporosis? Simple treatment for Osteoporosis: tuning fork vibrations to induce bone growth
KSQD 9-15-2021: Comments on an editorial declaring Biology researchers must generate ideas as well as data; The standard lipid panel is not thorough enough to diagnose risks of cardiac disease or validate statin use; The complex physiology and importance of the glycocalyx: the glycolipid and glycoprotein coating of cells and blood vessels; Strange science: Hard water film on the surface of tea makes it taste less bitter; Get a standing desk -- it will help you prevent diabetes; It is never too late to increase health by exercising even if you normally don’t; The problem of infection of dental implants; Misplaced interpretation of genetics for schizophrenia; The importance of drinking enough water is especially important as you age
KSQD 9-08-2021: An update on the complex and controversial drug Ivermectin ; Cheaper sources of turmeric (for curcumin) and fish oil omega fatty acids to address arthritis and many other diseases; Avocados change patterns of weight depositing in women; The Six Million Dollar Man is here! Advances in artificial limbs and neural and brain interfaces; The importance of both Deep and REM sleep for brain health; Polyvagal theory explained; Measuring retinal amyloid may diagnose early Alzheimer’s disease and summary of the work of Dr. Dale Bredesen; Complex interactions between gut bacteria and the brain underly degenerative diseases and possibly autism
KSQD 9-01-2021: Platelet-rich plasma therapy for osteoarthritis is especially good for knees; A clever new capsule to inject drugs in the stomach for many purposes, such as diabetes, but it is very expensive; Robot technology for search and rescue; A monoclonal antibody treatment for malaria; The classic story of the snowshoe hare vs. lynx predator-prey dynamics; Another breast cancer risk gene variant, PALB2, is explained; MATH+ and I-MASK+ protocols to treat COVID-19 are discussed -- Appropriate and inappropriate uses of Ivermectin; Using dewormer drugs against COVID-19; Breast milk proven to improve heart performance in babies, especially if premature; Newer imaging technology reveals more effects of concussion, especially cumulative concussion; Understanding solid cancer tumor physiology to figure out how to combat them
KSQD 8-25-2021: Excel and other spreadsheet programs corrupt gene databases because of incorrect auto-correct spelling modifications; Helping a case of acute sudden hearing loss; The promise of a pan-coronavirus vaccine to protect against a wide variety of SARS virus types; A single mutation caused the much more dangerous Delta Coronavirus variant; A tricky case of chest pain after COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot considerations; Don’t eat too much Erythritol sweetener; How to minimize effects of smoke from fires; Mask behavior suggestions for the current viral threats; Using just camera data to replace invasive tech monitoring sensors on newborn babies; Vaccinated mothers who are breastfeeding pass their immunity to their babies; Using AI in the emergency room to predict the most acute cases that need immediate antibiotics
KSQD 8-18-2021: Time-restrictive eating addresses the fact that food is pro-inflammatory! From basic nerve cell physiology to the complex world of cannabinoids in the brain; The role of histamine as a neurotransmitter that affects serotonin levels and depression; Loss of memory and other brain effects with Parkinson’s disease may be temporary; More about the how strontium fools us with better DEXA scores but not better bone strength; Review of COVID-19 infection and vaccination rates in Israel compared to the U.S.; The very strange autoimmune disease called Lichen Sclerosus; Research supports using diabetes drugs to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease; Lack of sleep increases risks for dementia; Is tinnitus a side effect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Experiment in mice used cerium nanoparticles to reverse baldness
COVID-19 news dominated by Delta variant surge -- Dr. Dawn promotes self-testing; Postmenopausal women can dance their way to health; Half of female surgeons have serious pregnancy and post-birth complications; A clever strategy for reversible male contraception; Diagnosing the cause of pain in the leg -- vein problem or pinched nerve? Review of Dr. Huberman website is requested by a supporter; Are there substances in the COVID-19 vaccines that should worry a person with a lot of food allergies? All about the complex system of feedback loops that control blood pressure and its interaction with the immune system; New strategies to combat Multiple Sclerosis; Antimicrobial peptides called lasioglossins fight airway infections from intubation tubes; In development: Glucagon delivered in a hydrogel allows finer control of glucose levels in Type 1 diabetes
KSQD 8-04-2021: The importance of histamine in physiology; The evolution of sensing chemicals in the environment, culminating in the sense of smell; The critical role of CoQ10 for our energy production, especially if you are taking statins; Is strontium good for bone health or not? Using an incentive spirometer device to improve health; Ivermectin is contraindicated for a pregnant woman with COVID-19; Eating frozen fish oil capsules can avoid fish oil breath; New test to detect risk of placenta accreta, a risk for maternal death after childbirth; Statins improve survival in triple negative breast cancer patients; Chemical tagging of cancer cells during surgery allow a more careful approach to removing tumors; The amazing collagen molecule; Robot assistance redefines physical therapy after a stroke
KSQD 7-28-2021: A review of a variety of all important vaccines and the promise of RNA vaccine technology; Dr. Dawn favors topical hormone replacement therapy over oral versions; The problem of the Delta Coronavirus variant: weak symptoms but rapid spread; Brain to speech translation! Personal story for those who would benefit; Decoding words from brain signals -- Personal story for those who would benefit; Wearable brain-machine interfaces; New AI algorithms help the predicting protein folding problem
KSQD 7-14-2021: New advances for prostate cancer detection, including assessing severity, and therapies; Five minutes of intense constricted breathing as a therapy to reduce blood pressure and increase cardiac health; Email support for Dr. Dawn’s comments about Coronavirus vaccines; POTS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is often associated with viral infection, including Coronavirus; Dr Dawn reviews a good article in The Guardian (UK) about the microbiome, including the importance of dietary fiber; Lecithin a supplement to support brain function and clogged milk ducts; Raising core temperature is the best cure for Raynaud’s syndrome; A new hypothesis for a cause of fibromyalgia based on antibodies; The problem of methamphetamine-associated cardiomyopathy; New research about bacterial vaginosis
KSQD 7-07-2021: The problem of the evolution of Coronavirus to make more aggressive variants that frustrate exiting the Pandemic -- get vaccinated! More about the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis and efficacy to help against other respiratory infections; The biochemistry and health benefits of Kombucha and tea products; Allergic reactions to penicillin and how to test for them; Gut restoration foods to repair Clindamycin damage to the gut microbiome; Functional Medicine picks up where Conventional Medicine leaves off; The difficult problem of microplastics, which are everywhere now; Balancing calcium, magnesium zinc and vitamin supplements for osteoporosis and sleep problems
KSQD: 6-30-2021: The story of legendary scientist Yuan Longping and his hybrid rice that saved China; Using acupuncture to treat atrial fibrillation; More acupuncture for kidney and urinary problems in old age; A listener with leukocytoclastic vasculitis -- the Functional Medicine perspective sees link to her irritable bowel syndrome; Vaccines don’t pass through breast milk but the induced antibodies do, thus the mRNA vaccines work well to protect babies short term; Unfortunate problems with the CureVac mRNA vaccine from Germany; How to talk to my sister, a registered nurse who doesn’t believe in getting any Coronavirus vaccine; Genetic archaeology -- Was there a Coronavirus epidemic 20,000 years ago?
KSQD 6-23-2021: All about Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements; DHA helps kill cancer cells; Why pregnant women should get a Coronavirus vaccine; The many benefits of nitric oxide from cardiac health to immunity and reduced stroke risk; Interpreting low ferritin -- iron metabolism effects on inflammation and proper iron supplementation; The importance of Vitamin D, an immune system signaling hormone -- you get worse COVID-19 illness with low Vitamin D; New applications of CRISPR to affect epigenetic changes rather than direct DNA editing -- a safer strategy to treat genetic diseases; Poor gum microbiome increases amyloid in spinal fluid and raises risks for dementia
KSQD 6-16-2021: Dr. Dawn rants about the failed state of US health care; Patient story about power-washing leading to paint chips with lead contaminating all her land; Practical nutritional advice to detoxify toxic metals; Can I replace green salad with chia and flax seeds to induce satiety? Balancing high dose antibiotics for a surgery with high dose probiotics; A history of HIV/Aids, which was a a cluster of infections first reported in June 5, 1981; More about taking probiotics to counter antibiotics with surgery; Mask freedom day -- Dr. Dawn gives her opinion on continuing caution and appropriate use of masks; The Delta Coronavirus variant poses a major threat of bad symptoms and hospitalization in the unvaccinated; Combating cancer by choking off energy source with the existing antimicrobial drug Sirturo; Vaccine that protects animals from salmonella uses a very clever strategy
KSQD 6-09-2021: News from the annual Institute for Functional Medicine conference: Effect of adverse childhood events and early toxin exposure on health; All about the many forms of various tocopherol molecules that make up Vitamin E; The differences between Folic acid vs.Folate supplements and the pros and cons of each; The problem with modern fertilizers; Greens are the best way to suppress damaging glucose spikes; Treating your microbiome well is the best way to good health; Dr. Dawn reviews a supplement rating service and a mask with embedded Zinc oxide; The controversial FDA approval of the Alhzheimer’s drug Aducanumab; Failure of research trials for a drug to treat Huntington’s disease
Early mistakes with understanding the aerosol transmission of Coronavirus; Is there osteoporosis in the skull caused by gluten? Clarification about the good and bad health effects with different types of coffee preparation; The dialog between the gut and the brain control satiety, affecting weight control; Whole fruits are much healthier than fruit juice, vegetables are better for sugar control than fruit; Sleep patterns and depression; Girls have higher concussion rates than boys playing during soccer playing; MicroRNA is very important in gene regulation, such as atherogenesis in the development of arterial plaque; Study of children exposed to the Chernobyl accident radiation reveals our excellent DNA repair mechanism
The different effects of caffeine and other ingredients from different coffee preparation methods; Different kinds of dementia and how to treat them -- reduce sugar to reduce inflammation is key; Different kinds of cysts, arthritis and anti-inflammatory diets are discussed; A blind retinitis pigmentosa patient has significant vision restoration using optogenetic therapy; Monitoring waste water for viruses such as Coronavirus is extremely valuable to identify hot spots early; The genetics of diseases are more complicated than we thought
A history of the old research and the new revival of researching psychedelic drugs to treat conditions like PTSD; Are wide QRS or premature ventricular contractions a problem? Bredesen protocol discussion -- Genetics is not destiny, it is tendency; Two callers reveal personal experiences using psychedelics; Eat some protein at breakfast; The importance of CoQ10 in metabolism and why supplementation is good as we age; The differences in brain effects of SSRI drugs vs. psychedelics
Weekly news about COVID-19 infections and vaccine issues around the world; Chimeras of human and monkey embryos proved possible; A friend with Lupus getting dodgy advice needs a Functional Medicine solution; The use of the Alzeimers drug Memantine to treat a variety of central pain syndromes; Dr. Dawn favors Feverfew over Butterbur for migraine pain treatment; New suggestions for fibromyalgia pain -- old drugs like naltrexone used in new ways; Treating low iron lab results does not necessarily require infusion therapy; Warnings about Cannabis edibles that look like candy
Details about Coronavirus production; Why it is so hard to develop a vaccine for Malaria -- The complex Malaria parasite life cycle; Dr. Dawn debunks a suspect scientific report claiming Coronavirus RNA vaccines can cause Prion disease; Tropical diseases are infiltrating the US because of Climate Change -- First GMO mosquitoes released in US to reduce spread of these diseases; Can we engineer CRISPR Gene Drive genetic modification to safer versions that decay over age? Suggested treatments and supplements to combat COVID-19 have evolved during the pandemic -- Science in action!
Important COVID news: New mask rules in the USA; Stern warnings about not being too complacent -- look at India; Dr. Dawn addresses an email reaction to an email from last week about vegan diet and encouraging COVID vaccines; The complex suite of thrombocythemia bone marrow diseases; Advice for brain injury from a bicycle accident: more sleep, high DHA fish oil and more; Vitamin C infusion for prostate cancer
COVID Vaccine side effects very widely in different people; A diabetic woman asks about her mild anemia -- what causes my low iron levels? Could symptoms after a skin abrasion reveal a shingles infection? Caller asks about getting dental work in Mexico; UV-irradiated mushrooms are an excellent source of Vitamin D -- many more benefits of various mushrooms; The complicated issue of statin use in the elderly; An emailer has an interesting case of thyroid hormone balancing
Detailed lecture about the very important and complicated thyroid hormone system and how to treat problems; Balancing antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics; Low dose naltrexone helps treat long term COVID-19 symptoms; All about uterine fibroids -- supplements to counter insulin resistance helps; A new type of sensory cell has been discovered in your skin; Glial cells in the brain continue to grow after death; Sorry to be so late this week!
Travel recommendations favor the fully-vaccinated; Very high magnification microscopy helps evaluate how well the Coronavirus vaccine fits the spike protein target; Gastrointestinal problems, such as decreased microbiome diversity, correlate to people with autism spectrum disorder; Wisdom, loneliness and the diversity of the microbiome; The role of microRNA in brain development may explain a cause of autism and other neurological diseases; Drinking too much sugar-rich drinks during development are shown to impair memory function; The complex thyroid hormone interactions -- a normal TSH alone is not diagnostic; Dr. Dawn answers a healthy 63 year old who is reluctant to get a Coronavirus vaccine; The very interesting group who had asymptomatic COVID-19 but now have long term symptoms; Weird news: Inducing sound hallucinations in mice and humans
Coronavirus vaccine availability is growing -- go to myturn.ca.gov in California and explore carefully; Comments on supplements, dementia, and Dr. Dawn’s opposition to statins in elders; The reasons and solutions for Zoom fatigue; Should a healthy woman with no menopause problems consider HRT for reducing risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Microdosing of psychedelics to increase mental clarity may be a mirage; The complex infection of pinworms; A thorough explanation of the mechanism and importance of circadian rhythm
Psychobiotics: the complex interactions between the gut microbiome and the brain and how to support a healthy brain; Ignoring dental health is a problem leading to inflammation and dementia; Current vaccines do help against the variants of Coronavirus; Supplements to aid microbiome health and address its effect on rheumatoid arthritis; The delicate balance of using Adjuvants to augment the immune response of Coronavirus vaccines; A complex autoimmune disease discussion including Epstein Barr virus; Do some home food allergy testing kits exaggerate results? The problem of homogeneous science study groups that are not generalizable to real populations
More Coronavirus vaccine problems including overreaction to a possible side effect; How do I detox the added ingredients in the Coronavirus vaccines? Side effects when getting multiple vaccines close to each other; Dealing with muscle spasm pain in a 72 yr old woman; More questions about multiple vaccine injections and review of travel precautions; Dr Dawn still thinks stem cell treatments are overpriced -- try platelet-rich plasma; Advice for preventing mold on pillows; A teacher has problems getting a Coronavirus vaccine; Review of what have we learned about various treatments for COVID-19
New post-vaccine mask and social meeting rules and using Fluvoxamine antidepressant drug for COVID-19; Are microbes more infective in microgravity, as in an orbiting spacecraft? Epigenetic differences explain different responses to caffeine and subsequent health risks; How maternal stress triggers preterm birth, revealed in the higher rates in African American women; Latest information about fecal implants; The complex chemistry of mushrooms yields compounds to boost immunity and fight cancer; The anti-inflammatory effects of CBD in treating dementia, ARDS and more
Coronavirus vaccine distribution news update with comparisons among different countries; Great promise in treating ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by inhibiting protein clumping in nerve cells; The long term side effects of prolonged anesthesia, induced coma; Decoding brain wave variability reveals how the brain processes decisions; Enhancing memory capabilities via TMS, Transcranial magnetic stimulation; Important factors in healthy brain growth development in a fetus, especially measurable pollution effects; Convalescent serum antibodies help only in early phase of COVID-19 and make things worse in late phase; A genetic mutation makes some people think rotten fish smell is actually pleasant!
FDA review says the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is very effective to prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms; Compensating for chemical sensitivities when getting a Coronavirus vaccine; A new once-a-week drug helps loosing weight -- the problem with drug pricing in the U.S.; Muscle physiology explains why some people tolerate cold better -- lactase gene is another evolutionary adaptation; How cold therapy increases brown fat, which is important in weight loss; Can I take my supplements while I am fasting? The role of stress hormones interacting with bacterial biofilm on plaques in your arteries; Causes of colorectal cancer by bacteria; A treatment for eczema includes anti-inflammatory bacteria! The role of bacteria in causing colorectal cancers; Using bacteria to combat a relative who causes bad effects like MRSA; Using bacteriophages, viruses against bacteria, to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria -- the multiple attack approach is best; Brief review of causes and treatments for various forms of dementia
Celebrex can reduce effectiveness of many blood pressure medications; Advice for the timing of getting a mammogram if you are getting the Coronavirus vaccine; Countering bad COVID-19 testing claims and other false Coronavirus claims; The benefits of Resveratrol for to reduce the risk of breast cancer; The importance of sleep in teenagers -- the genetics of napping sleep research is discussed; Prolonged sitting reduces cognitive function and increases distractibility; Skin testing for environmental allergies; A 15 year old boy with many anaphylactic reactions should look at microbiome solutions; Dealing with flash sweating in a post-menopausal woman -- thorough hormone testing and addressing stress will help
Weekly COVID-19 vaccine and testing news -- self rapid tests are here! Food sensitivities are explained and the Elimination diet is discussed; Foods that are good or bad for age-related cognitive decline; The complicated analysis of Coronavirus transmission, infection and death rates; Dr. Dawn discusses the tremendous challenges of Climate Change; Selenium and CoQ10 supplements lowered many causes of mortality
Dr. Dawn tells her experiences with trying to get the Coronavirus vaccine for patients; Diagnosis of osteoarthritis in hands may be rheumatoid arthritis -- anti-inflammatory supplements are reviewed; Crowd-sourced science with apps revealed symptoms of COVID-19, such as loss of smell and rashes; Benefits and risks of Warfarin for blood clot treatment -- new drugs are better; How physical forces guide development of the embryo into differentiated tissues -- related research in cancer tumors
More about Ivermectin, vaccine distribution problems in California; How the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine works in detail and more COVID-19 vaccine news; Do antioxidant supplements interfere with health benefits of intermittent fasting? All about tetanus boosters -- are they really needed? Dr. Dawn favors vegetable protein powders over animal-based products
Vaccine clinics in Santa Cruz are running -- details and problems are discussed; Should we redirect the second vaccine doses to do more first doses because of mutations in Coronavirus? The risk ratios for the severity of COVID-19 symptoms vary widely by age; New research reveals how many animals detect magnetic fields around the Earth; Multiple Sclerosis symptoms, treatments and new drugs; Blood sugar testing guidelines for non-diabetics; The complex interaction of antibiotics on prebiotics and the microbiome; More complex antibiotic and probiotic interactions in infants; The complex problem of hypoxia because of COVID-19 is explained; Clever strategy to treat COVID-19 by nasal flooding with a virus-binding site decoy protein
California system to distribute the COVID-19 vaccines has problems; A person with lots of allergies asks about the best Coronavirus vaccine to get and how to reduce side effects; The balance of T cells is key to Coronavirus immunity when reacting from the virus or vaccine; Latest news about anti-Coronavirus treatments; A thorough review of causes and treatments for atherosclerosis, especially anti-inflammatory therapy
Dr. Dawn attacks anti vaccine arguments based on expected reactions that prove the vaccine works! Anti-parasite drug Ivermectin may be useful to treat COVID-19; New strategy for creating greatly needed new antibiotics; Certain microbiome bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis increase the risk of breast cancer; Are neurotransmitter tests useful? Probiotics for IBS
Vaccine and an experimental drug to treat Ebola squashed the 2018 Ebola outbreak in the Congo; HIV elite controllers seem to completely eliminate the virus; Palforzia is a new drug to fight peanut allergies; New salivary gland was discovered this year; The type of heating element in E-cigarette is associated with severe lung effects; Poor centralized leadership is hampering distribution of Coronavirus vaccines -- Different vaccines are compared; A non-invasive test to diagnose cancer four years before it is usually found; Caller question about contamination in prescription drugs; CRISPR experiments show epigenetic effects; A clever sound-based device to deliver modified DNA into our cells; Long time listener asks about allergy remedies; All about the giant murder hornets; Ninety percent of diagnosed Penicillin allergies are mostly just a single adverse reaction
Dr. Dawn gets the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and describes the expected short term side effects; How to improve the efficacy of a variety of masks; The anti-viral importance of Vitamin C, especially in fighting Coronavirus; Combating nausea during pregnancy and discussion of COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy; Comparison of the conventional AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine vs. new mRNA approach; Suggestions to encourage getting any Coronavirus vaccine; LED and laser therapy techniques for skin treatment are evaluated; Review of Bioelectric Magnetic Energy Regulation therapy for pain
CRISPR experiments to cure classic genetic diseases Sickle cell anemia and Beta thalassemia; Using Ketamine to rapidly reverse depression symptoms; An excellent study analyzing the effect of CBD and THC on driving performance; Compensating for the lack of maternal fecal exposure during cesarean births; EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is another cognitive therapy for conditions such as PTSD; The benefits of slow deep breathing, the core of mindfulness meditation, for stress deduction; More about masks to prevent COVID-19; Eye floaters are explained; Food high in choline might explain unpleasant body; A new therapy for Prostate hyperplasia, you know, it is harder to pee as you get old!
Research supports the individualized medicine approach of Functional Medicine for rheumatoid arthritis; Montelukast should not be used for just allergic rhinitis because of mental health side effects; Using drug mining to find new uses for old medications -- demonstrated to find to combat Zika virus neural damage; The variety of GI microbiome tests reveals interest but show inconsistent results; Scandal concerning the EPA panel that regulates particulate size pollution; Research suggests COVID-19 lockdowns decreased premature births; Safe doses of Tylenol vary with age and amount of alcohol consumption; Bilirubin is shown to be anti-inflammatory and influential to the immune system -- it is not just a waste product; Review of supplement dose suggestions for calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids
From basic virus biology to explaining how the COVID-19 vaccines work; N95 mask is best to protect both getting and spreading Coronavirus; The effect of diet composition on body odor! The interesting set of therapies that comprise the Emotional Freedom Technique; Dawn explains microdroplets that carry Coronavirus and why controlling air circulation is so important; Does your blood type influence the best diet plan?
Encouraging research for targeting location of stem cell therapies; Flavonoid-rich chocolate is good for your brain! Hyperbaric oxygen treatments prove to help longevity; Difficulty swallowing because of esophageal spasm; Follow up on woman with stridor -- sounds when breathing in and out; The physiology of eating a big meal, how the hormones are supposed to work and practical advice; Side effect of a birth control pill is explored; Could Long COVID symptoms be related to PTSD and treated with hyperbaric O2? Why do children do better with COVID-19? More about hyperbaric oxygen and COVID-19
Breaking news: Lucira home COVID-19 test is approved ; New technique to objectively measure tinnitus hopefully will improve treatments; Should I get the second Shingrix vaccine given surging Coronavirus infection rates? Caller asks about using UV light to sterilize Coronavirus and how different masks work; M: A solar-based steam generator to sterilize like an autoclave; Interpreting the FRAX score for osteoporosis to determine appropriate treatment; Bold ideas to feed the good microbiome bacteria and remove bad ones; An allergy to zinc is not likely -- check additives in the formula; Circulating tumor cells may allow us to screen for cancers like we do for many other diseases
The problem of increased travel in the holidays against rising COVID-19 rates is troubling; Dr. Dawn reviews the new COVID-19 RNA vaccines -- risk-benefit analysis compared to other vaccines; More about the interesting COVID-19 treatment currently studied in Ferrets; Why getting the flu shot is important during the Coronavirus epidemic; The problem of arsenic contamination in rice, especially in baby food; Very thorough advice for menstrual cycle pain discussed with a live caller; More about why not to travel for Thanksgiving holiday and safety advice if you do travel; Octopus sucker-inspired technology to transfer delicate skin grafts and biosensor sheets
Danish minks are killed because they contracted Coronavirus; Lessons from previous epidemics such as H1N1 flu virus; Monitoring Coronavirus in sewage helps find hotspots for COVID-19 infection; All about mast cell activation syndrome -- drugs and natural remedies; COVID-19 risks and intensity of Infection varies with blood type; Povidone-Iodine inactivates Coronavirus in nasal passages; COVID-19 risks and intensity of Infection varies with blood type; Povidone-Iodine inactivates Coronavirus in nasal passages; Can I treat my urinary tract infection without antibiotics? Deciphering a case of wheezing during breathing; Why viral evolution requires new vaccines such as for polio; Dr. Dawn explains Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
CDC modifies contact time for close contact with COVID-19 recommendations because of prison guard infections; A superspreader event in Boston was a biotech conference in February; Dr. Dawn proposes distributing patriotic flag masks to counter the anti-mask crowd; Avastin drug improves smooth knee cartilage regrowth from cartilage stem cell injections; Improvements in stem cell treatments for Parkinson's disease; Longevity and other side effects of metals in dental implants; About scintillating scotomas, with and without migraine headaches; Drugs to avoid if you have the fast heart rate condition, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome; Discussion of the safety of air travel in the COVID-19 world; Telehealth comments and an explanation of the problems of bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis; Exciting new discovery of a pair of salivary glands in the back of the throat! Sensitivities for cancer linked to cell phones may depend on particular SNPs; Certain genetic variations in the immune system explain more extreme reactions to Coronavirus in children
Oktoberfest festival in Germany raises CO2 and methane from cooking leaks and consumer farts! Testing capacity for COVID-19 is good in Santa Cruz County; Scary ultra-black fish in the deep Monterey Bay Canyon; New injectable antibody to prevent Lyme disease will hopefully start testing in humans soon; Interpreting the T and Z scores from a DEXA bone density test; Holistic dentist recommendations and evaluations of their treatments; More about osteoporosis and the T, Z and FRAX scores; Coping with a teething infant! Plant-based meats to aid important health, greenhouse emissions and water use issues
Mice with Alzhiemer's have more proinflammatory bacteria -- fixing the microbiome with prebiotics may help; Fecal transplant to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Editorial about the high price of insulin, which jumped from $21 in 1999 to $275 in 2019; The complicated role of the kidney in regulating blood pressure -- tips for lowering BP; A new drug for Thyroid eye disease as a result of Graves Disease
Perfusion of donor lungs through pigs keeps it healthy so it is can be transplanted into humans; Supplement recommendations for dry macular degeneration; Corrections for recommendations for oxalate kidney stones; laundry detergent suggestions; All about celiac disease -- it is common, difficult to diagnose and treatable by dietary restriction; How to test for mercury from fish carefully; How to test for mercury from fish carefully; Long hauler syndrome post COVID-19 seems like a chronic fatigue inflammatory distress syndrome
Comments on the rise of Telemedicine during the COVID-19 era; Production and distribution problems in the pharmaceutical industry world wide; Telogen Effluvium is an challenging hair loss condition; The important topic of osteopenia in women over 70; Dietary advice to prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones; The importance of serotonin -- treating depression and anxiety with tryptophan and 5-HTP instead of SSRI drugs; Pros and cons of head higher vs. legs higher sleep positions; Comments on the legal concept of standing in lawsuits such as recent anti-abortion cases
Dangers of chemicals in ash and the water supply after large scale fires; Water safety issues after large scale fires; New information about statins in the elderly -- could they help against cancer? Confusing PAP and biopsy results deciphered; Caller has typical muscle pain side effect from taking a statin; More about HEPA filters ; Conspiracy theory about Coronavirus is manufactured in a lab; The effect of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL17 in the brain -- did the immune system coevolve with the brain? Is a case of enterovirus in the gut and brain really the autoimmune disease, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?
Organoids are miniature artificial organs built from stem cells that may help drug testing; DNA origami - Playing with DNA to make micron level structures with interesting properties; Research on the anti-inflammatory Low Dose naltrexone for many conditions, including MS, Alzheimer's and early Coronavirus infection; How wearing a face mask could actually increase immunity to Coronavirus! Balancing calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis but not induce kidney stones; Rapamycin is an interesting anti-aging drug by reducing muscle loss and other health benefits; Anticholinergic drugs such as antihistamines cause cognitive impairment; A drug for cat Coronavirus is promising to treat current human Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2
Air quality website gives excellent local data all over the US: https://gispub.epa.gov/airnow; All about myopia, including a new treatment strategy; How safe is eating by take-out or in restaurants with outside seating? Corona vaccine news including vaccine companies pledge to do safety testing and not rush to market; Important study supports that high dose Vitamin D helps reduce Coronavirus severity; Caller relates a femur fracture experience; statins in elderly also discussed; The honeybee venom peptide melittin kills breast cancer cells and augments chemotherapy; Transcranial electrical stimulation to treat dyslexia; More about the use of air filters and heat treatment for mold control and Coronavirus; New virtual reality gloves with improved sensation of touch may have telemedicine applications; CRISPR modification of fat cells turns modify white cells to be more like brown fat cells that help weight loss
Health care worker studies prove masks work to lower Coronavirus transmission; Analysis of COVID-19 test samples reveals biochemical causes of the symptoms of the virus; HEPA filter is probably better than a heating device to remove Coronavirus from the air; What is the optimum time to get a flu shot, including a booster shot; Advice for kidney stone prevention depends on the type of stone; The latest news on improved treatment protocols for COVID-19; Latest policies on who should get the Coronavirus vaccine pose logistical problems; Genetic variations determine severity of COVID-19 symptoms in children and the focus on inflammation; FDA and NIH promotes Precision Nutrition research, which is basically Functional Medicine; The effect of sleep patterns on the microbiome and hypertension; Atypical femur fractures are blamed on long-term bisphosphonates
Polymers added to dental drilling water eliminates aerosolization of mist and thus lowers Coronavirus transmission; The use of antivitamins to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria; Mixing bleach and vinegar when cleaning results in chlorine poisoning; Conditioning Electrical Stimulation greatly increases nerve regeneration after nerve injury; Different types of immunity and the subtle aspects of the immune system in dealing with viruses; Causes of peripheral neuropathy and how to treat it
Advice to reduce health effects of smoke from fires -- lessons from Australia; Beta blockers help combat PTSD, inevitable if your house has just burned down; The difference between cod liver oil and other Omega 3 fish oils; The amazing amount of predictive information comes from analysing your microbiome; Laurie Garret wrote a prescient book, The Coming Plague; Does estrogen help protect from Alzheimers disease? Weekly COVID-19 news and advice -- WEAR A MASK! Get the flu vaccine ASAP and measles vaccine might reduce COVID-19 severity
Study examines efficacy of different types of masks to lower Coronavirus transmission; Fecal transplant to fix gut microbiome benefits autistic children; Walking on the beach is okay without a mask, but keep social distancing; Why elders are not allowed in vaccine virus trials; Change in Google search algorithm drastically decreased web traffic to alternative medical websites; The benefits of hypnosis to reduce stress and aid healing, such as before surgery; The ancient natural tree resin Mastic is explored for its antibacterial and many other health benefits; Foul-smelling putrescine may help treat atherosclerosis! A bacteria associated with bowel cancer and a missing bacteria in ulcerative colitis
Coronavirus pandemic increases acute heart attacks and other disease risks; More COVID-19 news: Mask behavior, isolation and contact tracing policies; Review of research concerning the use of Hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19; Dr. Dawn evaluates various types of virus protection masks; Caller inquires about a doctor who claims to reverse heart disease with nitric oxide; More discussion with a caller about Hydroxychloroquine studies; COVID-19 risks for Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes; Why to use DHEA and 5-HTP supplements; The risks of surgery for thoracic aortic aneurysm; Goats genetically engineered to produce an anti-cancer drug much more cheaply
Problems with Coronavirus testing and lack of payments by insurance companies; Why Europeans pay much less for health care; Coronavirus transmission is not happening via surfaces as much as we thought; Advice to help heal a fractured ankle; Dr. Dawn finds a wearable fan to blow away Coronavirus droplets; Practical advice to ward off ticks -- Permethrin is useful; Smarter hearing aid to focus in a specific direction; People with a Neanderthal gene variant tolerate pain better; Cannabis residue suggests it used in Jewish ceremonies in biblical times; Examples of tattoos and decorative piercing in early humans; Editorial about how we should manage the COVID-19 vaccines; Pool testing is a clever way to increase efficiency of identifying viral infection
Using functional MRI as a microscope to study effects of drugs and hypnosis on the brain; Is the 3D mammogram more accurate for dense breasts? In a healthy 76 yr-old person with high cholesterol, taking a statin might be too risky; High diversity of bacterial species and a high fiber diet are the keys for a healthy microbiome; Primer on the immune system as it applies to Coronavirus vaccines being tested
Interview with Dr. Catherine Forest about living with the COVID-19 pandemic. How to protect yourself and others; Understanding contagion with no symptoms and the importance of testing; New list of COVID symptoms -- loss of smell is important; Contact tracing should be community-based; The difficulties with isolating infected and suspected contagious people; The problem of rushed science in finding drug treatments; Who should be vaccinated first? Risk and severity of infection and economic costs are much higher for minorities; Challenging ethical, social justice and economic issues with who can self isolate and work at home vs. essential workers who cannot
Update on COVID-19 pandemic statistics: From time of infection, viral shedding starts at day 3, but symptoms don’t show until about day 6; Flawed studies claims antioxidants promote cancer; Health benefits of green tea, both ingested and topical; The effect of blood type on health issues -- interesting evidence about COVID risks
Mathematicians boycott producing software algorithms that help police racial bias; Vaccination rates are dangerously down during the Coronavirus pandemic; Where to get potassium -- eating fruits and vegetables is best; The latest birth control options at age 45; Deciding to get knee replacement surgery for arthritis in an elder; IFM conference: Benefits of fasting strategies to combat diabetes, obesity and aging; Incredible CRISPR gene engineering promises new skin for burn victims
Million dollar bills for Coronavirus treatments -- we need a national healthcare system! Safe levels of coffee drinking, which has good antioxidant properties; Mea culpa for confusing Omega 3 and Omega 6 in discussion of seed oils last week; New research for drugs and berberine to lower cholesterol; More research reviews from the virtual IFM conference: Dr. Nathan Price, Institute for Systems Biology -- Detailed health monitoring reveals the Metabolome and interactions with the microbiome; Genetic complexities in lowering cholesterol; Omega 3 oils are bad if you have ALS -- A heavy metals effect? The very difficult problem of good design for nutrition research -- The central question is What To Eat to be healthy! Promising new treatment for Turettes Syndrome; Herpes virus and Alzheimers research using minibrain cell cultures
COVID-19: Pets are not a problem, More businesses and sports opening up; The more adverse childhood experiences, the more adverse health effects; The use of Penicillin in for Group B Streptococcus bacteria during labor; The use of Penicillin in for Group B Streptococcus bacteria during labor; Low dose naltrexone and acupuncture for idiopathic peripheral neuropathy -- test for toxic metals as a cause; Are seed oils harmful to my health? The Omega 3 vs. Omega 6 issue
Masks not needed when exercising outside; MATH+ therapy is being applied in our hospital; All about how vaccines work and how difficult they are to produce and test; Study on removing pesticides from apples doesn’t quite apply to removing viruses; Very recent advances in fighting pancreatic cancer; Lack of breastfeeding affects the microbiome throughout life -- the antibiotics vs probiotics balance; How gut microbiome and mucus affects brain disorders like autism and Alzheimers
France bans use of hydroxychloroquine -- a case of poor science? Using low dose Naltrexone for peripheral neuropathy; UV to disinfect surfaces and using Vitamin D and K for immune and bone support; Losing weight and treating diabetes with a warm water balloon; All about fever and temperature control by the hypothalamus
The problem of opening up businesses and activities from the frustrating COVID-19 lockdown; How to clean fruits and vegetables; An analysis of a listener lipid profile labs; Dr Dawn does not recommend NAD supplements because of side effects; Does Pepsid help treat COVID-19? Vitamin D and the immune system; Using Oxytocin to treat cocaine addiction and other cravings; Using CBD to treat cannabis and alcohol addiction and maybe Coronavirus? The use of psilocybin for mental illness; The problem of OCD in the new world of Coronavirus fear; New shoe design using springs to increase energy efficiency; Gut bacteria can reduce infant food allergy risks; Stress in early life cause accelerated brain maturity, but also aging
Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid for skin and joint health; Do the probiotics in pill form inoculate the digestive tract and stay indefinitely? Comments on “Manhattan Project” metaphor for producing vaccines for COVID-19; The difference between pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals -- MCT and curcumin supplements are discussed; Temporary tattoos act as electrodes to monitor brain waves; Exercise advice in the age of lockdown for COVID-19
Interview with Dr. Howard Kornfeld, member of the Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Working Group. They are promoting the MATH+ protocol to treat COVID-19 patients at the early stages of hypoxemia, based on the conventional drugs methylprednisolone, ascorbic acid, thiamine, heparin, zinc and vitamin D. Testing is being done by experienced emergency doctors familiar with similar protocols using steroids, ascorbic acid and heparin for other ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) diseases of the lungs. See Covid19CriticalCare.com. Email topics: Suggested doses for Vitamin C and Zinc as preventative measures; The challenge of finding existing antiviral drugs that might work against Coronavirus
Re-open policies for France are reviewed; statistics in other countries reveal best practices; Good support for Remdesivir to reduce COVID-19 symptoms; How do I get a COVID-19 test? Vitamin A and zinc support the immune system; Franks sign on earlobe -- does it correlate with heart disease?
The weekly COVID-19 news -- widespread testing is the main challenge; How Mohs surgery eliminates basal cell skin cancer -- other helpful treatments; Night eating maladies -- causes and therapies; The history of determining normal body temperature and how it has decreased historically; The weird auto-brewery syndrome can be cured with antifungals; A bacteria can eat polyurethane
COVID-19 update; Latest research news and advice; Basic vaccination mechanisms explained; The immune excellence of bats and their roll in harboring viruses; we need much more infection testing and contact tracing
Santa Cruz county is doing okay with COVID, Social distancing works; Masks are now recommended; Beware of bogus testing; More cleaning techniques and advice; Can we reduce the requirement for ventilators with other oxygen-delivery methods? Rebuilding Your Bones -- The difficult issue of strontium and osteoporosis; Treating autoimmune rosacea starts in the gut; Lessons from strict practices learned from previous viral infections and big data in Asia that greatly prepared them for COVID; Taking Viagra can reduce the need for C-sections!
COVID-19 Update: Creativity to produce masks; ACE-2 receptor and inhibitor review; Do NOT stop taking your ACE2 inhibitor blood pressure medication; Comments on chiropractic medicine and muscle testing, Benefits of bovine colostrum, Mastering Diabetes book review; Too much oregano oil and colloidal silver is not good; Review of Mastering Diabetes book
Comments on hoarding paper supplies and Chloroquine drug; Problems with resource distribution; overview of symptoms progression; Call 211 when you can’t breath doing normal exercise; Why is it so contagious? How the virus infects your lung cells; Ventilation is good; Genetic variation in response to the COVID-19 virus
Be kind to all those essential people who have to work; Be careful with sources of information about the pandemic; Practical advice for sterilizing and protection; Nutritional immune system support; Will chloroquine anti-malarial drug help reduce the inflammation?
Review of genetics research focusing on genetic diseases: sickle cell, Huntington's, fragile X syndrome, cystic fibrosis, breast cancer, Tay-Sachs, tuberculosis, Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease and prions; More genetics topics such as homosexuality, repetitive DNA, transposons, jumping genes, oncogenes and retroviruses
Remote doctor -- the new world of telemedicine; Keto fraud! Certain types of tapioca fiber may subvert the ketogenic diet; The immune benefits of Turkey Tail mushroom such as reducing side effects of cancer radiation therapy; Is colloidal silver a treatment for childhood ear infections? Causes, lab testing and treatments for angioedema; A blood test that predicts when you will start menopause; An active and healthy weight woman asks about her cholesterol and thyroid levels --all about hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia etc.
We are having a nasty influenza season, in addition to the coronavirus problem; Dietary support to induce bacteriophages, viruses that attack bad bacteria; Bacteriophages used to treat stunted growth in children; Hope for Chinese herbs treatment for Coronavirus, but detailed biochemistry analysis says otherwise; A generous but elderly blood donor asks if he should have a colonoscopy; Electroacupuncture technique to treat stroke effects by increasing brain blood flow; Can we guess your age based on your skin microbes? A green algae can treat irritable bowel disease; The first influenza strains you are exposed to influences your reactions to future strains; Dealing with death of a loved one -- sometimes the anxiety reaction is a real cardiac condition; Possible treatment of Schizophrenia using MicroRNA to regulate gene transcription; A new strategy for antibiotics prevents the growth of bacterial cell walls; Reversing inflammation that causes aging -- turning off the inflammasome!
Deep vein thrombosis in an astronaut; Is strontium supplement good or bad for treating bone loss? More news about the Coronavirus problem -- detection is difficult; Premature and surgical menopause have increased risk of cardiovascular disease; A topical estrogen product caused her dog to have too much estrogen! The interesting problem of surfer myelopathy; 3D printing solution for skin replacement for wound and burn cases; 4D printing needles for drug delivery and biosensing; The difficult problem of 3D printing of complex whole organs; Human genome from 5700 year old chewing gum reveals interesting secrets! Does homework for Asian children cause them to become mypopic? How bacteria transmit antibiotic resistance and the problem of poor incentives for new antibiotics; The health benefits and possible problems of edible seaweed products; Trazodone is the most recommended sleep drug from Dr Dawn; Granulocytes induced to becoming fertilizable oocytes in mice; The common ACL tear can cause reduction in the corticospinal tract function; New science criticizes soybean oil
Coronavirus update -- N95 masks are best; Email question about Shingles, foot neuropathy and collagenous colitis; All about pseudogout, a form of arthritis; A variety of treatments for a typical case of enlarged prostate; New studies help decide among options for treating prostate cancer; Reversing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy using CRISPR to fix the DNA; Can microdose Lithium treat Alzheimer’s disease? Trojan horse nanoparticle induces macrophages to reduce coronary plaque
Coronavirus outbreak is very scary because of Chinese Lunar New Year migration; The mechanism and problems of the sleep aid Suvorexant, brand name Belsomra; Email with a variety of topics: dead space in the lung, asthma and microbiome, healthy oils; Coronary calcium score and coronary artery disease -- Caller has a very high level; Chronotherapy addresses the best times to take meds and progressive resetting of sleep time for insomnia; Don’t take anti-inflammatories at night after surgery; Slow wave sleep is important to cleanup brain cell waste like beta amyloid
Diet and lifestyle discussion with Cheri Bianchini, CEO of The Healthy Way in Santa Cruz, CA; Take your hypertension medications at bedtime to improve effectiveness for long range health benefits; Study using Vitamin D overdoses fails to improve survival; The tricky problem of intermittent atrial fibrillation effects on stroke and cardiac risks; Evening primrose oil is a cure of Dyshidrotic eczema for this listener
Official reproductive physician organization finally admits the problems with the Woman’s Health Initiative criticism of hormone replacement therapy; The connection between Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and gluten; Acupuncture is great for frozen shoulder -- other approaches include infrared massage; The problem of Norovirus, especially on cruise ships -- vaccine is not long standing; Culturally-specific diets, such as Mediterranean, and many others are also more healthy - learn to cook! A weird intolerance to meat condition initiated by a tick bite causing a neuroendocrine tumor
Summary of important science stories in 2019: CRISPR babies, hyperbaric oxygen, vaping disease and more; A bad experience with a Gamma brain wave device; Questions about vitamin overdoses -- official levels and evidence-based overdose levels; All about seborrheic dermatitis; More about vitamin overdosing: Too much Magnesium claims from a poor source on the internet; From red meat to global warming; Standard and new treatments for migraines; Home-made vitamin C lotion to improve skin health -- comments on Gerontology; An interesting call about artificial sweeteners
Fructose-induced hypertension -- all about the complicated metabolism health effects of fructose; Update on severe reactions to vaping nicotine and marijuana; How the drug approval process has changed over the past few decades -- the problems of cash-cow drugs and off label use
Side effects of Ciprofloxacin antibiotic taken for a urinary tract infection; Long-term drum playing changes brain structure -- more connection between the hemispheres; Gamma brain wave stimulation may be good for memory improvement and Alzheimers; More support for deep brain stimulation for more than tremors; Playing other musical instruments like piano probably also improve brain connections; Getting off PPI: Tagamet works since Zantac supplies are short because of recall; Strengthening muscles and stretches to counter neck muscle stiffness; Effectiveness and safety issues with laser hair removal treatments; Thyroid medication protocols are complicated by individual differences and age affecting hormone metabolism
The importance of the vagus nerve in many aspects of health; Variety email: Oil pulling, bentonite clay detox and icing muscles after exercise; The wide sources and various effects of endocrine disruptors; Why does the US have such high insulin prices? Strenuous exercise aids Parkinson's disease; Precocious puberty is a symptom of endocrine disruptors in our food and environment
Practical advice for dealing with a serious cancer diagnosis; All about the effects of endocrine disruptors, especially with MTHFR variants; Why we have to get a flu vaccine every year -- mercury in vaccines and dental work discussed; The problems with the mesh technique for hernia surgery; If you have amalgam fillings that contain mercury, never get a gold crown; More about vaccine scheduling and very few have mercury any more; A chronic cough may be allergies or asthma or other causes
Review of the Viome microbiome test review; When is the most accurate time and circumstances to measure blood pressure; The benefits of running for health and longevity; Slow wave non-REM sleep reduces anxiety -- tricyclic antidepressants may help; A smart toilet with a mass spectrometer to identify urine organic acids; Correlation between lipid profiles and social and emotional development in children; More studies show negative health effects of device screen exposure, especially in children; News of the weird: high insulin suppresses mosquito-borne viruses! The tricky use of anticoagulants to treat pulmonary embolism; How often should I get a colonoscopy if I had polyps on my last one? Standing desk myths
The importance of getting a flu vaccine -- new universal flu vaccine is in development; More reasons for not taking proton pump inhibitors; A complex set of symptoms centered around a case of SIBO; New study supports limiting screen time in infants -- it hinders brain development; Measles virus causes significant suppression of antibodies to other diseases; A new medical specialty: Internet gaming disorder; The role chirality of biomolecules and using that to improve anti-cancer drugs in gold nanotubes; The sex of the research subject and investigator influence the results of science studies; Neanderthal fossiles show evidence of surfer ear!