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Ask Doctor Dawn — 137 episodes

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Pancreatic Cancer mRNA Vaccine Success, Lyme Disease Vaccine Progress, Peptide Gray Market Risks and Stress-Eczema Neural Pathway

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Microplastics Research Contamination Discovery, Skin Barrier Science, Music and Brain Development, Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Risk, and Autism Subtypes Identified

3

ARPA-H Regenerative Knee Research, Microbiome and Exercise Motivation, Red Light Therapy Science, and Unsupervised Play for Child Mental Health

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Medications to Stop After 60, ADHD Management Strategies, Ice Bath Risks, and Vasovagal Syncope Prevention

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Breaking Up Healthcare Monopolies, Retinal Implants for Macular Degeneration, Heat Wave Physiology, and Exercise Snacks

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Osteoporosis and Vitamin D Optimization, Vestibular Dizziness vs. Postural Hypotension, Perimenopause as Natural Transition

7

Binaural Beats for Anxiety, Noise Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease, Crohn's Disease Seizure Risks, and Scurvy Returns with GLP-1 Drugs

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Gummy Supplement Warnings, Psilocybin Drug Development, Ketamine's Brain Mechanism, Root Canals and Cholesterol, and the Gut-Brain Axis

9

Surgeon General Concerns, Histamine Intolerance Management, Pediatricians' RSV Antibodies, Microplastics Critique, Mammogram Heart Disease Screening, and Dancing for Dementia Prevention

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Deconstructing Cannabis-Psychosis Research, Aquaculture Antibiotic Resistance, FDA Rejection of mRNA Flu Vaccine, and Online Health Misinformation

11

Measles Outbreak Warning, Quest Lab Cholesterol Flagging Problems, EKG Interpretation, Full-Body MRI Scans, and Seed Oil Controversies

12

The immune system, the brain and mental health, plus autoimmune disease research and treatments are thoroughly explored

13

A Guided Tour of the Upper GI Tract, Pancreatic Cancer's Protective Microenvironment, and Herman Ponzer's Energy Expenditure Research

14

Hemorrhoids and Constipation Management, Breath Analysis Diagnostics, Detoxification Science, and Heart Disease Lifestyle Strategies

15

Nitrous Oxide B12 Toxicity Case Study, Ulcerative Colitis Remission Strategies, Lipoprotein(a) Testing and Treatment, and 3D Printing for Vocal Cord Repair

16

Organoids and Assembloids Revolutionizing Pain Research, Mitochondrial Transfer for Peripheral Neuropathy, and Parkinson's Disease Iron Misconceptions

17

2025 Medical Breakthroughs Wrap-Up: First Bladder Transplants, Gene Therapy for Skin Disease, Statin Alternatives, and Tattoo Safety Concerns

18

2025 Medical Breakthroughs: Gene Therapy for Baby KJ, Huntington's Disease Treatment, CAR-T Myeloma Success, and mRNA Vaccines Boosting Cancer Immunotherapy

19

Weight Loss Drug Wars, Chromothripsis Cancer Discovery, Steroid Blood Clot Risks, Creatine for Elders, Mammogram Study Flaws, Red Meat Myths, and Dr. Oz's Report Card

20

Healthcare Market Failures and Private Equity, Hepatitis B Vaccine Politics, Research Proving Insurance Saves Lives, and Holiday Microbiome Tips

21

Vaccine Science: Anaphylaxis Prevention, Adjuvant Controversies, Fentanyl Immunization, Exercise Fighting Cancer, and Sunlight's Hidden Benefits

22

GLP-1 Drugs for Addiction Treatment, Ecosystem Health Connections, and Xenotransplantation Advances

23

Pediatric CT Scan Cancer Risks, CRISPR Gene Editing Advances, and Keto Diet Cholesterol Paradox

24

Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser, Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines, and Midwest Cancer Cluster Investigation

25

Halloween Special: Food Toxins, Private Equity Hospital Scandals, and Huntington's Disease Breakthrough

26

Dr. Dawn discusses E-bike safety, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, brain illusions, chronic lumbar pain management, brain plasticity, and more

27

Nobel Prize for T Regulatory Cell Discovery, Chronic Pain Psychology, and Vaccine Dementia Protection

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Low-Dose Lithium Safety, Methotrexate Alternatives, and Making Exercise Convenient

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Blood Pressure Guidelines Revised, Tylenol-Autism Myth Debunked, and Ultra-Processed Food Dangers

30

Organ Transplant Corruption, Scientific Fraud, and Medical Misinformation in Healthcare

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Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts Trigger Immune Responses and Stress Affects the Gut

32

COVID Vaccines Available, Metformin for Arthritis, and Women's Health Research Under Attack

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Health Controversies: Vaccine Politics, GLP-1 Drug Safety, and Psychedelic Research Challenges

34

Forever Chemicals in Feminine Products, Hormone Therapy for Mental Health, and Mediterranean Diet Benefits

35

Hidden Health Factors: Breast Cancer Reactivation, Microscopic Robots, and Environmental Toxins

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Scientific Curiosities: Snake Immunity, Animal Intelligence, and Exercise as Cancer Prevention

37

Breakthrough Insulin Cell Transplant, Osteoporosis Drug Risks, and COVID Vaccine Side Effects Discussion

38

International Breastfeeding Month: Benefits for Babies and Mothers with Nurses Katherine Rockwood and Jess Stevens

39

Mouth Taping Sleep Claims, Brain Drain to France, and Revolutionary Knee Surgery Alternatives

40

Holistic Medicine, Communication Skills, and the Science Behind Music's Brain Benefits with Guest Dr. Drew Richard

41

Lion's Mane Blood Thinning Effects, Memory Enhancement Supplements, and Alzheimer's Screening Test Concerns

42

Vitamin D and Statin Interactions, Deprescribing Overmedication, and Cancer Cell Mitochondria Theft

43

Breakthrough Stem Cell Diabetes Treatment, Cancer Immunotherapy Updates, and New Diagnostic Technologies

44

Vitamin D's Anti-Aging Benefits, Iron Deficiency Effects on Sex Development, and Emergency Medical Training

45

CAR-T Cell Breakthrough Threatened by NIH Cuts: Medical Advances, Vitamin Warnings, and Health Misinformation

46

From Dupuytren's Treatment to Dementia Prevention: Essential Health Updates on Vitamins, Vaccines, and Medical Breakthroughs

47

The immune system, the brain and mental health, plus autoimmune disease research and treatments are thoroughly explored

48

Revolutionary Cancer Breakthroughs: From Digital Twins to Personalized Vaccines and Precision Targeting

49

Bone Health Essentials:Natural Support Strategies for Lifelong Skeletal Strength, and also male contraceptives, oral GLP-1 agent and more

50

Epigenetics to Tendonitis: Exploring Emerging Health Research and Treatment Options

51

From Hair Vitamins to Cancer Research: Navigating Health Claims and Nutritional Choices

52

From Healthcare Budget Cuts to Prostate Screening Challenges: Public Health Concerns and Clinical Insights

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From Asthma Management to Cellular Senescence: Addressing Complex Health Concerns and Providing Clinical Insights

54

Navigating Vertigo, POTS, and Medical Conditions: Understanding Symptoms, Treatments, and Scientific Updates

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From NSAIDs and Lab Tests to Women's Health Revolution: Deep Diving into Menstruation Research, Hormone Studies, and Natural Remedies

56

From Bone Health Treatments to GLP-1 Benefits: Weighing Medical Options, Scientific Breakthroughs, and Practical Health Advice

57

From Health Myths Debunked to Brain Science Breakthroughs: Olive Oil Safety, Surgery Timing, and Dementia Research Insights

58

From Heart Health to Microplastics: A Journey Through Medical Updates, Scientific Breakthroughs, and Public Health Concerns

59

From Deadly Measles Outbreaks to Radiation-Resistant Tardigrades: Health Alerts, Nature-Inspired Medical Innovations, and Nutrition Science

60

From New Non-Opiate Pain Medication to COVID Long-Haul Recovery: Exploring Medical Innovations, Disease Prevention, and Treatment Options

61

Testosterone Therapy Safety, Medical Innovations, and Science-Based Ways to Prevent Dementia

62

Dr. Dawn Discusses Moss Landing Battery Fire Health Risks, Osteoporosis Treatments, and Medical Innovations from Gallstones to Amputee Care

63

From H5N1 Updates to Zombie Parasites: Exploring Viral Mutations, Medical Challenges, and Nature's Mind Control

64

2024's Medical Breakthroughs and Health Research Highlights: From Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplants to Exercise Innovation and Nutrition Science

65

From Sepsis Survival to Microbiome Recovery: Managing Health Emergencies, Skin Conditions, and Understanding Methylene Blue's Medical Applications

66

Food Industry Lawsuits and Nutrition Labels: Exploring Addiction, Ultra-processed Foods, Omega-3 Balance, and Holiday Health Tips

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From NSAIDs and Lab Tests to Women's Health Revolution: Deep Diving into Menstruation Research, Hormone Studies, and Natural Remedies

68

Home Hospital Care, Health Alerts, and Holiday Gift Safety: A Deep Dive into Medical Innovation, IVF Research, and Toxin-Free Living

69

Inside the Cellular Atlas: From Microbiomes to Holobionts - A Revolutionary View of Life's Complex Interconnections and Disease Patterns

70

From IV Fluid Shortages to Revolutionary Genetic Treatments: Cystic Fibrosis Breakthroughs

71

Deep Breathing, Stress Tests, and A2 Milk, plus insights on Heart Health, Alcohol Management in Dementia, and Breaking Scientific News in Fertility

72

Understanding Pain: From New Research on GLP-1 Drugs to Alternative Treatments for Complex Pain Syndromes and Neuropathy

73

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Special: Local Experts and Survivors Share Stories of Innovation, Research, and Hope

74

Nobel Prize-Winning Micro RNA to Python Hearts: Scientific Breakthroughs and Alternative Treatments for Autoimmune Diseases

75

Medicare's $2 Drug List, Prostate Cancer Screening Advancements, and Health Insights: From TB Tests to Vitamin A in Vegans

76

Listener questions focus today's agenda: Green tea binds dietary minerals; synthetic fragrance in common products linked to Early Puberty

77

From Transparent Mice to Breast Milk Therapies: Exploring Cutting-Edge Medical Research and Aging Insights

78

From Microplastics to Ancient Egyptian Health: Dr. Dawn Tackles Diverse Medical Topics and Current Research

79

From Gout to Glycocalyx: Exploring New Frontiers in Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Health Issues

80

The immune system, the brain and mental health, plus autoimmune disease research and treatments are thoroughly explored

81

From Metabolic Syndrome to Brain Health: Functional Medicine's Prescient Insights on Inflammation, Nutrition, and Holistic Healing

82

Surgical Insights, Herbal Truths, and Anger's Cardiovascular Impact: Navigating Modern Medicine's Complexities

83

From Alzheimer's Detection to Natural Pain Relief: Exploring New Medical Frontiers and Time-Tested Remedies

84

AI in Medicine: From Autism Detection to Drug Development, and Nutrition Advice for New Moms

85

From vitamin D myths to healthcare monopolies: Dr. Dawn explores crucial health topics, debunks misconceptions, and shares groundbreaking research on back pain, HIV prevention, and brain health

86

From magnesium's hidden role to gene editing breakthroughs: Dr. Dawn explores essential health topics and answers listener questions on allergies, GI issues, and dietary choices.

87

Dr. Dawn covers several topics related to environmental chemicals and endocrine disruptors, with a focus on their health impacts and ways to mitigate exposure.

88

A fundamental piece of Alzheimer's research is retracted. Dr. Dawn discusses a localmeasles alert. The perils and pitfalls of thee Watchman, a new implantable medical device. Also: non-caloric sweeteners and heart health, and GMO baby formula

89

Dr. Dawn discusses water safety, gender differences in space travel, and interviews Dr. Gabor Mate about addiction, ADD, childhood development, chronic illness, and the mind-body connection, emphasizing early life experiences and parental influence.

90

Interview with Dr. Michael Amster about his AWE method of mindfulness meditation

91

From pharmacy hunts to prenatal power consumption, this week's medical medley serves up a smorgasbord of scientific surprises and healthcare head-scratchers.

92

Answers to emails and a live caller about Alzheimer’s Disease, knee osteoarthritis, childhood vaccines and more

93

Interview with Rita Hewitt on the evolution of the opioid crisis, and current efforts in harm reduction and overdose prevention

94

The immune system, the brain and mental health, plus autoimmune disease research and treatments are thoroughly explored

95

Answers to caller questions highlight this week's show, plus the intrepid Tardigrade is revealed

96

Insurance obstacles to care, sugar vs. substitutes, measles vaccines, diet and exercise strategies, and cutting-edge breakthroughs in cancer treatment

97

This week's show covers serious health topics: medication side effects, stroke prevention, blood pressure concerns, rising colon cancer rates in the young, and the dangers of vaping

98

Big food's bad advice, mini-livers, infection advice, neuropeptides for depression, a listener book recommendation, and your health questions answered

99

Animal Surprises: Pig Donor Organs, Surprising evidence of animal intelligence, and How Potassium Lowers Blood Pressure

100

Unraveling Health Mysteries: From the Microbiome to Mental Wellness to a rare disease from listener email

101

Comprehensive sleep recommendations, advances in animal cloning, Mifepristone and the Supreme Court and more…

102

Strange case studies of Alzheimer’s disease, plastics in food plus emails about thigh pain, Chilblains symptoms and inadequate Medicare payments

103

Safety Day: eBike safety issues discussed with Santa Cruz experts Theresia Rogerson and Tawn Kennedy

104

Interview with Roshun Rahimi, a newly-minted Medical Doctor on her way to a family practice residency

105

Featured topics are a new drug for endometriosis and discussion of molds and mold toxins

106

Drug prices, telehealth, antioxidants for pancreatitis and much more

107

Infectious disease is central: local reports, all about syphilis and parasitic gut infections

108

Diverse topics include human composting, review of brain-computer interfaces and using psychedelics for PTSD

109

Replay of an interview with Dr. Mark Hyman in 2009, demonstrating the influence of Functional Medicine in modern medicine

110

All about Long COVID as related to mitochondrial function, Neutrophils and autoimmune disease, and Retinal Dystrophy

111

Compounded weight loss drugs, cloned monkeys for research, retinal organoids and other diverse topics

112

Psychedelic drug research, reproducibility in medical research and a new Family Practice residency are featured this week

113

A variety of topics from CRISPR and Sickle Cell cure to roaming Hippos in Colombia

114

Enlarged prostate, long COVID, neonatal brain development and other deep-dive topics

115

The immune system and postpartum depression and a variety of neuroscience news

116

Interview with a doctor from India who is applying for a Family Practice residency in Santa Cruz

117

The importance of MTHFR gene and folate, Vitamin D during pregnancy is good, formula for toddlers, really?

118

Medicare Advantage problems, more AI applications in medicine and an interesting arrhythmia case

119

Top Topics: Supplements for Shingix side effects, endometriosis research and the promise of AI to assist in medical care

120

Pancreatic Cancer awareness month. A deep dive into causes, risks and diagnosis of this difficult cancer

121

Creepy topics show with bed bugs, the medical industrial complex and chronic pain

122

Answers to caller and email questions, from ocular melanoma to restless leg syndrome

123

The primary care doctor crisis, Dermatitis, Sex hormone issues in menopause and the brain are discussed

124

Sequencing the Y chromosome, smart bird brains, testing with your gut, new COVID vaccines and more

125

History of pregnancy tests, climate change issues, Nobel prize for mRNA vaccines and much more

126

Hepatitis B, microbiome and bone health and alternative protein are featured this week

127

We’re back! Wide variety of health news and recent medical research

128

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, alternative causes of dementia and a thorough look at menopause effects on the brain are top topics

129

A veritable potpourri of health news, advice and answers to your emails

130

From new cancer therapy to women’s health issues, a wide variety of email and news topics this week

131

Hot topics: A contraceptive vaccine, Low dose naltrexone for pain, cure for cat allergies and damaged neuron recovery

132

Lots of email answers about oral hygiene, colon cancer mutation, thyroid problems, vitamin C and glutathione infusion and much more

133

Theme is the oral microbiome -- lessons from the Functional Medicine conference

134

All about the physiology of stress and the gut; Sexual development and gender selection are discussed

135

Potpourri of topics: Pancreatic cancer vaccine, bacterial biofilm, brain stimulation for depression and epilepsy, and more

136

Dealing with ticks, varicose veins; News about Alzheimer’s disease, death cap mushroom antidote and more

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Breast cancer screening, transgender medical issues, dual use of bacteriophages and more