Using functional MRI as a microscope to study effects of drugs and hypnosis on the brain; Is the 3D mammogram more accurate for dense breasts? In a healthy 76 yr-old person with high cholesterol, taking a statin might be too risky; High diversity of bacterial species and a high fiber diet are the keys for a healthy microbiome; Primer on the immune system as it applies to Coronavirus vaccines being tested

Interview with Dr. Catherine Forest about living with the COVID-19 pandemic. How to protect yourself and others; Understanding contagion with no symptoms and the importance of testing; New list of COVID symptoms -- loss of smell is important; Contact tracing should be community-based; The difficulties with isolating infected and suspected contagious people; The problem of rushed science in finding drug treatments; Who should be vaccinated first? Risk and severity of infection and economic costs are much higher for minorities; Challenging ethical, social justice and economic issues with who can self isolate and work at home vs. essential workers who cannot

Update on COVID-19 pandemic statistics: From time of infection, viral shedding starts at day 3, but symptoms don’t show until about day 6; Flawed studies claims antioxidants promote cancer; Health benefits of green tea, both ingested and topical; The effect of blood type on health issues -- interesting evidence about COVID risks

Mathematicians boycott producing software algorithms that help police racial bias; Vaccination rates are dangerously down during the Coronavirus pandemic; Where to get potassium -- eating fruits and vegetables is best; The latest birth control options at age 45; Deciding to get knee replacement surgery for arthritis in an elder; IFM conference: Benefits of fasting strategies to combat diabetes, obesity and aging; Incredible CRISPR gene engineering promises new skin for burn victims

Million dollar bills for Coronavirus treatments -- we need a national healthcare system! Safe levels of coffee drinking, which has good antioxidant properties; Mea culpa for confusing Omega 3 and Omega 6 in discussion of seed oils last week; New research for drugs and berberine to lower cholesterol; More research reviews from the virtual IFM conference: Dr. Nathan Price, Institute for Systems Biology -- Detailed health monitoring reveals the Metabolome and interactions with the microbiome; Genetic complexities in lowering cholesterol; Omega 3 oils are bad if you have ALS -- A heavy metals effect? The very difficult problem of good design for nutrition research -- The central question is What To Eat to be healthy! Promising new treatment for Turettes Syndrome; Herpes virus and Alzheimers research using minibrain cell cultures

COVID-19: Pets are not a problem, More businesses and sports opening up; The more adverse childhood experiences, the more adverse health effects; The use of Penicillin in for Group B Streptococcus bacteria during labor; The use of Penicillin in for Group B Streptococcus bacteria during labor; Low dose naltrexone and acupuncture for idiopathic peripheral neuropathy -- test for toxic metals as a cause; Are seed oils harmful to my health? The Omega 3 vs. Omega 6 issue

Masks not needed when exercising outside; MATH+ therapy is being applied in our hospital; All about how vaccines work and how difficult they are to produce and test; Study on removing pesticides from apples doesn’t quite apply to removing viruses; Very recent advances in fighting pancreatic cancer; Lack of breastfeeding affects the microbiome throughout life -- the antibiotics vs probiotics balance; How gut microbiome and mucus affects brain disorders like autism and Alzheimers

France bans use of hydroxychloroquine -- a case of poor science? Using low dose Naltrexone for peripheral neuropathy; UV to disinfect surfaces and using Vitamin D and K for immune and bone support; Losing weight and treating diabetes with a warm water balloon; All about fever and temperature control by the hypothalamus

The problem of opening up businesses and activities from the frustrating COVID-19 lockdown; How to clean fruits and vegetables; An analysis of a listener lipid profile labs; Dr Dawn does not recommend NAD supplements because of side effects; Does Pepsid help treat COVID-19? Vitamin D and the immune system; Using Oxytocin to treat cocaine addiction and other cravings; Using CBD to treat cannabis and alcohol addiction and maybe Coronavirus? The use of psilocybin for mental illness; The problem of OCD in the new world of Coronavirus fear; New shoe design using springs to increase energy efficiency; Gut bacteria can reduce infant food allergy risks; Stress in early life cause accelerated brain maturity, but also aging

Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid for skin and joint health; Do the probiotics in pill form inoculate the digestive tract and stay indefinitely? Comments on “Manhattan Project” metaphor for producing vaccines for COVID-19; The difference between pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals -- MCT and curcumin supplements are discussed; Temporary tattoos act as electrodes to monitor brain waves; Exercise advice in the age of lockdown for COVID-19