Your Health, Your Choice with Dr. David

A friend of mine asked my opinion about the Dr. Fauci hearings in the House of Representatives. As you might imagine, I have a few thoughts on this. So, let's talk about it! ------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Dr. Anthony Fauci Congressional Hearings 01:20 - Who is Dr. Anthony Fauci? 02:13 - My Thoughts About These Hearings 07:30 - Evolving Understanding of the COVID Pandemic 11:11 - My Take...

More research is coming out about the dangers of consuming ultra-processed foods. A new study indicated that the more of this food young children consume, the higher their body mass index, waist size, cholesterol and blood sugar are. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatri... https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama... https://www.healthline.com/health/...

Fluoride is well known for protecting teeth from cavities. Some people are concerned about fluoride in drinking water, in part because the more water consumed, the higher the intake. Now new research suggests fluoride exposure during pregnancy could be linked to neurobehavioral issues in kids. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health... https://www.cd...

The next major step in the DEA rescheduling medical marijuana has been passed, with Attorney General Merrick Garland formally proposing the move of marijuana to Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act. Despite this move in the right direction, there is still much confusion as to what this will and will not accomplish for people in America. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: http...

The DEA is proceeding with rescheduling medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Schedule II means a drug with high potential for abuse and leads to severe psychological or physical dependence. So why are alcohol and tobacco not Controlled Substances? Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/p... https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psych... h...

A few months ago, I shared a video about the Plague being passed by cats. Now Tuberculosis, a biblical infection, is in the news. So, let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.mdlinx.com/article/9-peop... https://www.cdc.gov/tb/worldtbday/his... https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/basics/s... https://bmcpulmmed.biomedcentral.com/... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://bmc...

Women in Florida, and in many other states, are now virtually banned from having access to an abortion. This includes abortion pills. This coming November, voters have an opportunity to reverse this decision by voting for a constitutional amendment that would give women reproductive choice up until fetal viability. I am strongly in favor of this. Let’s talk about it! Previous Videos On This topic:...

The Biden Administration announced plans to reschedule medical marijuana’s drug category, making it easier to perform research and open up banking services to the industry. But, there are concerns rescheduling medical marijuana could complicate current state programs and allow Big Pharma to get involved. Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-... https:/...

Bird flu, a type of influenza, can be very dangerous for birds. There is cause for concern because the virus has now been found in cow’s milk being consumed by humans. Early reports say pasteurization makes the milk safe for human consumption, but there is still much unknown. So, let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-s... https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-...

As a physician who believes in medical choice, which includes vaccine choice, families often discuss concerns with me about vaccines, or their rationale for deciding to not give some or all vaccines. One reason is a concern of the use of aborted fetal tissue. There is a lot of misinformation out there, so let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs... --...

While I have seen medical cannabis bring improvements in people with many different medical conditions, some of the most impressive changes have been in people with Autism. A new study showed 95% of patients improved with an individualized approach to a combination of CBD and THC. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://www.leafly.com/news...

Oscar Mayer's Lunchables are one of the most popular prepackaged foods that kids bring to school, and are provided by the school. Consumer Reports say these products contain heavy metals such as lead, plastic endocrine disruptors, and way too much salt. They have even called for Lunchables to be removed from the National School Lunch Program. Let’s talk about it! Petition: ➡️ https://action.co...

“Forever chemicals” in our drinking water, and the damage they may be doing to our bodies, have been cause for concern for quite awhile. The EPA just set strict national limits for six of these known chemicals, and they say this is just the first step. Let's talk about it! My Previous Video on the Topic: ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dskUv16_v3M Reference: - 11 states have standards such...

A group of international public health experts recently published an article calling for a strategy to mandate better indoor air quality. To be healthy we also need the best quality air in our homes. Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthybuildings/2024/03/28/mandating-indoor-air-quality-for-public-buildings-a-vital-public-health-strategy/#: https://www.n...

RSV is a respiratory virus that can be serious, especially for young infants. Vaccines have been developed to give to the mother so the baby might be protected during the most vulnerable period. While the data showed it worked, the GlaxoSmithKline RSV vaccine study was stopped early due to increased premature deliveries. Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.medpagetoday.com/in...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. You may have known it as Autism Awareness Month, but in recent years the name has changed. We are way beyond just needing to be aware of people with autism; it is important that we accept and integrate people with autism into our lives and our community. Let's talk about it! ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https://bit.ly/3xhijVf Le...

While medical cannabis has been legal in Florida since 2017, Florida’s Supreme Court ruled that legalizing recreational marijuana can be placed on the November ballot. How might this impact the medical cannabis market? Let's talk about it. ------- Episode Sources: https://ballotpedia.org/Florida_Amend... ) ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https://bit.ly/3xhijVf Let&...

The FL supreme court ruled that the 2022 statute banning abortion after 15 weeks is constitutional. With the 2023 law now also allowed, the ban goes down to 6 weeks. But, the supreme court also ruled that the Florida constitutional amendment allowing for abortion until viability will be on the ballot in November lets talk about it. ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https...

Doctors, including myself, have often claimed that using medical marijuana is safer than many of the medications used to treat debilitating medical conditions. Overall, I still believe this to be true. But, a new study indicates medical cannabis use in any form may increase heart attacks and strokes. So, let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.11... htt...

Approximately 95% of the most commonly consumed nonorganic produce have detectable pesticides. Which foods are they? And what can a health-conscious consumer do about it? The new annual Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists are out. Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-do... https://www.ewg.org/fo...

Most pediatricians will not see patients unless they are following the national vaccine scheduling guidelines, but I do. I am pro-choice when it comes to parents and patients making medical decisions for themselves and those in their care. I won't be selective when it comes to a person’s right to choose. Let’s talk about it! ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https://...

Soon after birth, good bacterial flora that makes up the intestinal microbiome starts to become established in the gut. New research suggests that many intestinal symptoms of infancy can be treated by lactobacillus probiotics. Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38427038/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-022-00974-4 https://www.sciencedirect.com/topi...

COVID vaccine mandates were one of the most controversial issues related to the pandemic. CDC state-level data recently revealed that states with COVID mandates did not result in more initial COVID vaccination rates, but did have the unintended effect of fewer people opting to take the COVID booster shots, as well as flu shots. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.pnas.org...

The International Federation of OB/GYNs recently reported that almost every prenatal vitamin contains toxic chemicals. This issue goes way beyond prenatals; it’s true for most supplements. But clean products can be found. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.figo.org/resources/figo-s... ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https://bit.ly/3xhijVf Let...

Coughing! Probably the most bothersome part of an upper respiratory infection, especially since coughs often linger. A new paper from Canada states there is no evidence to support the use of pharmaceuticals to manage post-infectious cough. Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/... ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https://bit....