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Alabama’s Supreme Court declares that a frozen embryo is a living child and fertility clinics have halted IVF procedures out of concern that a mishap could lead to criminal charges against the doctors, hospitals and clinics. This is a consequence of the reversal of Roe vs Wade by the US supreme court. Let’s talk about it! ------ Episode Sources: mas-highest-court-ruled-frozen-embryos-are-people-wh...

10 cases of Measles have been identified in Florida the past few weeks, most are found in one community in a Ft. Lauderdale suburb. What information would be helpful for families to know to make the best decisions for their children? Florida health officials have not been forthcoming with the info. So, lets talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/27/with-10-mea...

We don’t usually worry about our cats passing diseases to us. We know about a few known infections, and now we are hearing of a fatal feline to human case of Alaskapox and the transmission of the plague. Should we be concerned? Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/plague-what-to-know-symptoms-transmission/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-alaskapox-symptom...

Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by a vitamin K deficiency. Though not common, I’ve seen a brain hemorrhage happen in a baby due to not taking vitamin K. Most hospitals give intramuscular vitamin K shots, but some parents are hesitant. There are oral options available. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32644420/ https://www.stanfordchildr...

In an interesting twist, new research suggests people are less likely to get long COVID symptoms if they contract the virus during pregnancy compared to when not pregnant. There are other inflammatory conditions that fare better during pregnancy as well. Perhaps there is a link? Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/smfm/108711? https://www....

Lately, it seems CBD products are popping up at every turn. But most people don’t understand what CBD is, and how it is different from THC and other medical cannabis components. Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.myriamshopehemp.com/ https://pp.jazzpharma.com/pi/epidiolex.en. USPI.pdf#page=32 https://www.healthline.com/health/endocannabinoid-system ------- Please SUBSCRIBE f...

In August 2023, the Florida Dept. of Education issued a letter to school administrators stating schools could not require their students to be vaccinated, despite any school policies to the contrary. Furthermore, the letter claimed it would fine schools if they attempted to impose a COVID vaccine mandate. This letter has caused a lot of confusion among parents, educators, and healthcare profession...

PFAS are “forever chemicals” that do not break down in the environment or inside our bodies, possibly forever. The EPA has issued a warning that 9 of these chemicals are hazardous. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/02/health... https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/PFA... https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/14/health... ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throug...

Measles cases have been increasing worldwide. Since the COVID pandemic, there’s been a rise in vaccine hesitancy and a decrease in overall vaccination rates, including for Measles. Could this be contributing to the rise in measles? CDC data doesn’t show U.S. cases are significantly increasing. Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/23/health... https://www.cdc.go...

Florida legislators are moving to ban social media for children under 16. Is this protecting children from addictive and dangerous behavior? Restricting parents' rights to control what their children are exposed to? Let’s talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill... ------- Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos throughout the week! https://bit.ly/3xhijVf Let's...

In the United States, cannabis is listed as a Schedule I drug, meaning it’s considered to have a high potential for abuse and there is currently no accepted use for medical treatment. A new scientific review by the FDA states there are medical benefits, and that cannabis should be rescheduled. Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01... https://www.me...

There is growing proof that viral illnesses other than COVID can cause chronic, and occasionally incapacitating, symptoms. In a new study researchers have identified “long-influenza”. Many of us in functional medicine are saying “Duh!” Let's talk about it! ------- Episode Sources: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la... https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health... https://www.nbcnews.com/health/h...

I recently did a podcast on why I thought Florida Surgeon General Dr. Ladapo had weak scientific rationale for suggesting COVID mRNA vaccines be halted. I now have more information, and his case is weaker than I thought. Let's talk about it! Watch my video of the original episode here: https://youtu.be/pcwJ1Mw83M4 Episode Sources: https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19vaccine/1...

Nanoplastics are so small they can pass through the tissues of the lungs or digestive system and into the circulation, dispersing synthetic chemicals throughout the body and into cells. New research demonstrates plastic bottled water sold in stores may contain up to 100 times more plastic particles in the water than previously thought. Let's talk about it! Episode Sources: https://www.cnn.com/...

While colorectal cancer is not talked about as much as some other forms of cancer, it is the 3rd most common type of cancer in America. We are seeing an increase in colon cancer tumors in people under 55. Why might that be? Let's talk about it! Episode Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/colon-cancer-young-people-describe-signs-ignored-rcna129838 https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorecta...

In Florida, school mask mandates ended a couple of years ago. In many other states the mandates went much longer, and some school districts are revisiting mask mandates this winter. New research suggests there is little benefit to these mandates in young children. Let's talk about it! Episode Sources: https://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2023/12/06/archdischild-2023-326215 Please join us on other...

The fastest way to get the medical benefit from cannabis is by inhaling it. Historically, this has been done by smoking it, more recently people have chosen to vaporize as a primary method. There are differences between these two types of medical consumption, so let's talk about it! Episode Sources: https://realmofcaring.org/understanding-cannabis-smoking-vs-vaping/ ------ Please join us on ot...

Since being named Florida Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo has been issuing statements and guidance about COVID contrary to the CDC recommendations. Some I have agreed with, some I have not. Now he is recommending that all COVID mRNA vaccine use should be stopped. Let's talk about it! Episode Sources: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDOH/bulletins/3816863⁠ https://osf.io/mjc97/d...

I’m seeing a lot of news stories right now talking about the new COVID-19 JN.1 COVID “variant”. Is this really something we should be worrying about? If you follow this podcast, I bet you know what my take is…..but let's talk about it! Episode Sources https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/jn1-coronavirus-variant-covid ------ Please join us on other platforms: Website: https://DrDavidMD.com/ YT: ht...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depressive disorder differentiated from other forms of depression by a pattern of symptoms that flare up during a particular season of the year. Most often this occurs during winter, and more commonly in northern climates where winter days are short and people have low exposure to light. Can functional medicine help? Let’s talk about it! Episode Sources: http...

The CDC recommends all eligible people get the latest COVID booster shot, yet only 16% of Americans have chosen to get it. New research indicates a fourth dose not only doesn’t lower the death rate from catching COVID, but it actually increases the chance of catching COVID three months after taking the fourth shot. Let’s talk about it! Episode Sources: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/e...

Sickle cell disease is one of the most sad and painful illnesses I have ever seen. There is a new FDA-approved medication that can be curative. Let's talk about it! Episode Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-approves-cure-sickle-cell-disease-first-treatment-use-gene-editing-rcna127979 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36710488/ #sicklecell #sicklecelldisease #fda #drdavidmd...

I first learned about 2 days of vitamin A megadosing 25 years ago, when a holistic pediatrician in Miami taught me it was an approved treatment for measles, and that he used it for treating all viruses. This has been a core treatment for me ever since. There is sound medical reasoning that vitamin A is good for COVID as well. Let's talk about it! Episode Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/p...

Once again, politicians and judges played doctor over a woman carrying a fetus with fatal abnormalities, while also experiencing serious pregnancy related complications. I hope this woman does not die due to her government’s actions. Let’s talk about it! Episode Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/11/us/texas-woman-leaves-state-abortion/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/politics/dobbs-mis...