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; he "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 03-08-2023: 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 12-21-2022: 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

KSQD 11-30-2022: A new drug slows progression of ALS; 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