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Bright Light Therapy for Non-Seasonal Depression, Red Light Photobiomodulation of Mitochondria, Daylight Saving Time Mortality, Acetaminophen Blunting Social Pain, Sucralose Safety, and a new ALS therapy

October 23, 2026 · 57 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 10-22-2026: Bright light therapy at 10,000 lumens or more (via light box or visor) has moderate-quality meta-analysis evidence as an effective primary or adjuvant treatment for non-seasonal depressive…
Statins as Anti-Inflammatories for Plaque Stability, Treating Male Partners for Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrence, Winter COVID Vaccine Benefits, Zoledronic Acid for Osteoporosis Prevention, and Risks of AI Medical Transcription

October 17, 2026 · 38 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 10-15-2026: Dr. Dawn explains that statins reduce heart attacks in type 1 diabetics by one-third primarily through their anti-inflammatory action on arterial plaque, calming the inflammation that…
UnitedHealth's Medicare Part D Monopoly and Subsidy Cancellation, Magnesium Glycinate vs. L-Threonate for Sleep, Brain-Activity Patterns in Optimists vs. Pessimists, Fecal Transplants for Bipolar Disorder, and Three Eye Emergencies

October 10, 2026 · 48 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 10-08-2026: Dr. Dawn criticizes UnitedHealth's acquisition of Aetna and the resulting vertical healthcare monopoly, noting that Trump's cancellation of the Biden-era Medicare Part D subsidy will raise…
Arm Position Matters for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings, Dark Chocolate Smell Boosts Workout Performance, Prescription Cascades and Deprescribing Visits, Electromechanical Corneal Reshaping, and a Detoxification Protocol

October 3, 2026 · 49 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 10-01-2026: A Johns Hopkins study of 133 participants found that an unsupported arm hanging at the side added nearly 7 mmHg to systolic blood pressure readings, while an arm resting on the lap added…
Credit-Monitoring Phishing Scam Warning, Senolytic Drug A drug for Wound Healing, When Lacerations Need Stitches, Fatty Liver Drug Rezdiffra, Testosterone Decline in Men, and 9-11 Exposure Detoxification

September 25, 2026 · 51 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 9-24-2026: Dr. Dawn warns about a sophisticated phishing scam arriving by mail impersonating post-hack credit-monitoring services from Kroll—the tell being that clicking through prompts for the same…

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Kidney Function and the Transplant Shortage, Genetically Modified Pig Kidneys as Bridge Transplants, Full-Body MRI False Positive Risks, and Probiotics Facts vs. Marketing

September 18, 2026 · 50 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 9-17-2026: Dr. Dawn opens with a primer on kidney function: their embryonic origin adjacent to the gonads, their central role in blood pressure regulation (retaining fluid in hemorrhage but paradoxically…
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Acceleration, Federal Threats to Medical School Diversity, Acetaminophen Blunts Social Pain, Consciousness Signatures Under Anesthesia, and Magnesium L-Threonate for Sleep

September 12, 2026 · 47 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 9-10-2026: The Pennsylvania measles outbreak has reached 540 confirmed cases with 119 new cases in the past week—the highest yearly count in 35 years, with likely three-fold undercount. Dr. Dawn…
Fall Vaccine Guide, Measles Outbreaks and SSPE Risk, Oral PCSK9 Blocker Inlicitide, Cancer Screening Criteria, and Prodromal Parkinson's Signs

September 4, 2026 · 47 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 9-03-2026: With CDC vaccine guidance politically contested, major medical societies (AAFP, AAP, ACOG, IDSA) issued their own recommendations through the Vaccine Integrity Project. Dr. Dawn recommends flu…
Heat Conditioning Before Travel, Red-Flag Abdominal Pain, Infant Sugar and Later Dementia, Coronary Calcium Score Utility, and KRAS-Blocker for Pancreatic Cancer

August 28, 2026 · 46 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-27-2026: Preparing for extreme heat requires a few days of controlled hyperthermia to boost blood plasma volume and trigger heat shock protein production. Dr. Dawn cites research showing that daily…
Amlexanox for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Opportunistic Salpingectomy for Ovarian Cancer Prevention, Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's, and Chinese Brain-Computer Interface Development

August 22, 2026 · 48 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-20-2026: An emailer asks about amlexanox for mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Dawn first walks through MCAS diagnostic criteria—requiring symptoms across at least two of four categories (skin…
Hospital Monopolies Driving Prices, Drop in Prescription Drug Prices, Dormant Tumor Cells and Recurrence Triggers, and Prompting AI for Symptom Self-Diagnosis

August 15, 2026 · 48 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-13-2026: Dr. Dawn opens by reading an anatomy student's elegy to a body donor, reflecting on how modern medical education has moved away from full cadaver dissection toward pre-dissected specimens and…
Peptides for Nerve Regeneration After Surgical Injury, Infrared Sauna Safety Selection, Estrogen-Raising Medications in Men, and mRNA Flu Vaccine Approval

August 8, 2026 · 49 min

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-06-2026: >ul> An emailer with persistent nine-month nerve damage in her right leg after a hysterectomy asks whether peptides could help. Dr. Dawn attributes the injury to lithotomy positioning during…