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

KSQD 8-11-2021: 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