Ask Doctor Dawn

Mar 08 2025 98 ep. 52 mins 8.2k

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An hour of medical questions, answers, debate, dialogue, discussion, & health in the news.

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

Mar 08 2025 55 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 3-06-2025: Dr. Dawn addresses an email about coronary artery blockage, explaining that a 70% calcified plaque in the LAD vessel might be better managed with medication than stenting, and recommending statin therapy to prevent further plaque formation. A caller with a history of staph aureus infection describes unusual fingernail changes and fung

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

Feb 28 2025 53 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 2-27-2025: Dr. Dawn addresses the alarming news of the first US measles fatality in almost 20 years, explaining how the disease led to the death of a healthy grade school child in Texas amid an outbreak of 124 cases, with 80% affecting unvaccinated children. She warns about subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a delayed but fatal complica

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

Feb 08 2025 53 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 2-06-2025: A live guest in the studio introduces Mom's Meals (momsmeals.com,) a program providing free meal delivery services for qualifying Medicare Advantage and Medi-Cal recipients with various dietary needs. During a lengthy live call, Dr. Dawn provides comprehensive guidance for a patient experiencing recurring COVID infections, discussing

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

Feb 01 2025 52 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 1-30-2025: Dr. Dawn explores new research on testosterone replacement therapy's cardiovascular safety, explaining benefits for muscle mass maintenance and diabetes prevention in aging men. She addresses caller concerns about probiotics during antibiotic treatment, explaining how dead bacteria can still provide beneficial effects and help prevent

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

Jan 25 2025 52 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 1-23-2025: Dr. Dawn announces a recall of Mylan's generic levothyroxine due to quality testing failures, affecting lots expiring in 2025 that don't meet FDA's 5% threshold for stated content. She provides comprehensive guidance on health impacts from the Moss Landing California battery fire, discussing cancer risks, heavy metal exposure, and det

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

Jan 18 2025 50 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 1-16-2025: Dr. Dawn provides a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu situation, explaining viral mutations, transmission patterns, and potential risks in both agricultural and human populations. She examines the concerning implications of research showing rapid viral mutations after human transmission and discusses available antiviral trea

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

Jan 10 2025 54 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 1-09-2025: Dr. Dawn celebrates major medical breakthroughs of 2024, highlighting the successful pig-to-human kidney transplant using CRISPR technology and a revolutionary HIV prevention injection. She discusses research showing the cognitive benefits of handwriting versus typing, explaining how writing activates more complex brain patterns in me

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

Jan 03 2025 51 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 01-02-2025: Dr. Dawn provides comprehensive advice to a sepsis survivor about rebuilding her microbiome after extensive antibiotic treatment, emphasizing the importance of fermented foods and probiotics. She discusses long-term recovery strategies and addresses the psychological trauma of surviving a life-threatening infection that reached the p

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

Dec 20 2024 52 mins

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 12-19-2024: Dr. Dawn examines a groundbreaking lawsuit against major food companies which alleges that these corporations deliberately design and market addictive ultra-processed foods to minors, leading to health conditions like type 2 diabetes. She discusses new FDA standards for "healthy" food labels, most breakfast cereals and snacks will no

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

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 12-12-2024: Dr. Dawn examines the risks of ibuprofen overuse, discussing how NSAIDs can damage the gut lining, affect kidney function, and lead to various health complications when used long-term. She provides insight into Medicare reimbursement rates for common lab tests, explaining the significant price disparities between Medicare payments an