A study explains life review flashbacks during near-death experiences; Telomeres are lengthened after long times in space -- good for longevity; Dr. Dawn criticizes legal assignment of patent for CRISPR gene editing technology; About root canals, crowns and other advice for oral hygiene; Alternative medical treatments for cancer and problems of good science for medical procedures; Diabetes can lead to major kidney damage, requiring dialysis or transplants; The Dr. Amen Clinic clinic is discussed for evaluating and treating brain health; Review of Obamacare vs. preliminary ideas of the Republican party health care plan; Mindfulness Meditation is scientifically shown to reduce stress better than other techniques

More help for the common problem of clogged sinuses; Big data from Denmark: PPIs increase risk of strokes and Rosacea increases gastrointestinal disorders; Using ketamine infusion to treat peripheral neuropathy; Reasons for and against removing uterine fibroids; Can I take Prilosec and thyroid meds at the same time? Causes of an enlarged spleen; Uses for colloidal silver as an anti-bacterial; Is there any link between antihistamines and Alzheimers disease?

Zika virus found in Texas -- How CRISPR gene editing might help; The problem of postoperative delirium in elders; Mortality rates and hospital readmission rates are lower if your doctor is a woman! Caller comments about the bedside manner of male vs. female doctors; Fiber helps lower pain and progression of knee osteoarthritis; Ketamine cream is helpful for peripheral neuropathy; Ketamine cream is helpful for peripheral neuropathy; Possible causes of back pain after a gall bladder removal operation; Caller recommends Lyrica for peripheral neuropathy; Avoiding swallowing air; Benefits of moderate amounts of alcohol; Risks of appendicitis increase after a barium enema; More about the benefits of fiber for the gut microbiome

Changes to Obamacare and discussion about current problems with health insurance; What is the physiology and purpose of the blood-brain barrier? Why cold viruses affect more during cold temperatures; Comments on changes to health insurance plans -- expansion of Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plans; Discussion about the California law for forced vaccinations; More discussion: from vaccines to suggestions for political discourse; Treating prostate cancer with periodic bursts of high levels of testosterone; Why are digestive disorders so common? Surgery vs. alternatives to joint replacement for osteoarthritis depends on the joint

Possible causes of hearing loss on one side only; Ear wax stories and warnings about searching symptoms on the Internet; Chinese medicine tip to get good grades on exams! Multiple callers contribute to a thorough discussion of marijuana from benefits and physiology to the wave of legalization

What the new administration can do to change Obamacare; Using a light box in the morning to improve libido in males; Cautions with high intensity exercise practices; The bad effects of maltodextrin on bacteria in your colon leading to SIBO or Crohn's disease; Treating Crohn's disease with marijuana; How to lower your hemoglobin A1c level; False positive results for Cologuard vs. a colonoscopy; Natural sources of omega 3 fatty acids and other ways to raise good cholesterol; More news about the importance of the microbiome in diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome and other diseases; Sugar is usually added to commercial kombucha -- home-grown is probably better for you; Metformin is good for diabetes and prostate cancer, but it lowers vitamin B12; Supplement advice for osteoporosis; Using service dog training by disabled veterans to treat their PTSD

Flu season -- morning vaccines are more effective; Acupuncture might help reduce chronic nausea and motion sickness; Camera in a pill will probably replace endoscopy! Why bioidentical hormones are much better than synthetic hormones for replacement therapy; Pros and cons of Lupron, a sex hormone suppressor, to treat prostate cancer; Timing of lighting, exercise and other advice for addressing insomnia; An elder with spinal stenosis has a sensation of extreme heat when lying down

A clear explanation of the path of detoxification of drugs and foods; There are a large number of adverse drug reactions every year due to the genetic variability of different people; The under appreciated dangers of acetominophen, NSAIDS other over the counter drugs; Stress influences the efficiency of drug detoxification which can increase drug side effects

Diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are associated with the length and timing of sleep; The importance of light or dark at the right time, melatonin, physical activity, and what and when you eat; How the right amount of melatonin entrains the circadian rhythm but high doses have negative side effects; The role of light intensity in the day compared to phones and computers at night that disrupt normal sleep patterns; Strategies for shift workers who are at higher risk for cardiovascular and other diseases; Lowering core temperature helps sleep and helps insomnia due to hormonal changes with menopause; What is the best form and sources of vitamin B12? The tricky issue of soy isoflavones and breast cancer risks post menopause; Suggestions for preventing kidney stones; An over-stimulated immune system may produce antibodies to viruses even if not exposed to them

The history of H. pylori and its role in ulcers, inflammation, leaky gut and other problems; The difference between IgE-based food allergies and IgG-based food sensitivities and how to treat; Dietary recommendations for someone with a precancerous condition to avoid multiple myeloma; Addressing piriformis syndrome -- imbalances in the muscles of your buttocks; Dr. Dawn debunks Electro-acupuncture according to Voll; The science of anti-aging skin rejuvenation beauty products; Advice to improve memory before considering influences by heavy metals or other toxins; Review of Dr. Dawn's analysis of risks vs. benefits of hormone replacement therapy; Dr. Dawn comments on CA ballot proposition 61 about drug pricing