Discussion of health insurance problems highlight today's show, plus much more




KUSP's Ask Doctor Dawn show

Summary: CA ballot initiative for mandatory drug testing of doctors and raising the cap on pain and suffering lawsuits; Difficulties in income requirements prevents many from getting new exchange health insurance, and other ACA law issues; Will the proposed dietary supplements labeling act over-regulate and reduce availability? Caller's Medicare supplemental is going to be canceled — more discussion about ACA insurance reform issues; A frequent walker has muscle pain — use D-ribose to support your mitochondria; Can I take the oral rehydration therapy solution as my regular drink? Will the noise (crepitus) after my knee replacement lead to any medical problems? American College of Cardiology revises risk criteria and promotes more statin use; Discussion on healthy eating and lifestyle changes over time and in different countries; Visceral adipose tissue in your gut is the source of health problems; American College of Cardiology revises risk criteria and promotes more statin use; Discussion on healthy eating and lifestyle changes over time and in different countries; Visceral adipose tissue in your gut is the source of health problems; Dimethyl fumarate was approved this year to treat multiple sclerosis; Dr. Dawn comments on local oil and gas issues: fracking, water quality and other energy sources