Benefits of iodine, DNA methylation and colon cancer, rapid heart rate, bird flu research and more




KUSP's Ask Doctor Dawn show

Summary: Flu epidemic hits California — bird flu research restarts; Amgen gets special treatment in the "fiscal cliff" bill — seems like bribery; Vegetarian vs. Paleo diets are compared — genetic individuality prevents a best for all answer; The effects of over-reaction to estrogen and how to modify them; DNA methylation, folate metabolism and possible links to colon cancer; Using magnetic nanoparticles to coax stem cells into a cloned bronchiole for toxicology testing; Cell membrane proteins have a zipper structure that opens to let proteins into cells; Can I get my iodine supplementation from kelp? Lowering a rapid heart rate is complicated by thyroid and high blood pressure issues; Causes, symptoms and treatment of diarrhea are outlined; Five high-fat foods that can help you loose weight