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. 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

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? 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 1-26-2022:

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

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