Explore every episode of the podcast Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster
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| Can cannabis reduce back pain? | Gut health | Turmeric benefits | Insomnia | Shingles | Grammar Cops & Mom Jokes | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:28:04 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl look at two new studies that show cannabis products can help with back pain. Zorba takes a call about a special turmeric drink, and helps listeners with insomnia, gut health issues, and advice on shingles. They also hear a mom joke and get a visit from the newly badged Grammar Cops. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Bonus Episode: RSV - What you need to know | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:04:22 | |
Dr. Zorba Paster on the RSV outbreak and what you need to know about the different vaccines available. (Recorded November 2, 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Welcome to Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster - (Trailer) | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:01:49 | |
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| Overcoming Fear | Swimmer's itch | Acupressure | Quackery | Chocolate chip cookies! | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:19:40 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about the brain mechanism that help us overcome fear. Zorba gives a caller advice about dealing with swimmer's itch. Zorba tries out Karl's acupressure mat (on the show). They talk about how parents used to calm their children back in the day (booze and opium). And Zorba shares his favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Are Doctors overusing AI? | Varicose vein help | Dealing with a difficult doctor | Mom Jokes | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:23:05 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss if doctors are relying too much on artificial intelligence for screenings. Zorba gives a caller advice about dealing with her varicose veins. Zorba helps a listener with how to deal with her new doctor who is being difficult. Karl shares a mom joke...from his mom. And Zorba takes a Grammatical Sabbatical. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Zorba's Update from Tibet - Acts of Gratitude | New computers for Tibetan children | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:04:11 | |
Dr. Zorba Paster gives an update about his ongoing work providing new computers for children at the Tibetan Children's Villages in Dharamshala, India. He also talks about how acts of gratitude can be good for our health. (Recorded October 14, 2025) Zero TB in Tibetan Kids project (Zorba is an advisor) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Does mushroom coffee improve memory? | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Vaccines | Rat poison for runners | Zorba's dinner party tip | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:16:01 | |
A listener asks Dr. Zorba if mushroom coffee improves memory, he offers up tips for combating Seasonal Affective Disorder, and he reveals why vaccines are so expensive. Zorba and Karl talk about the 1904 Olympics and why some coaches were giving their runners rat poison, and Zorba reveals his #1 tip for making your dinner party a smashing success. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Bonus Episode: Covid-19 & MMR Vaccines - CDC Committee's New Recommendations (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response) | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:08:14 | |
Dr. Zorba Paster responds to the CDC committee's (The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) new recommendations regarding MMR and Covid-19 vaccines. (Recorded October 9, 2025) WATCH: Dr. Paster on CNN Newsroom with Paula Newton talking about doctors navigating partisan divides, and the politicization of healthcare. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Importance of Eye Contact | Prilosec and your teeth | Smelly Feet remedy | Should you take Collagen? | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:25:55 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss research about the importance of eye contact between parents and babies, as well as adults. They take a listener phone call about a dentist suggesting Prilosec. Zorba answers voicemails about smelly feet and if collagen is good to take. Karl shares a mom joke...from his mom. And Zorba goes on a Grammatical Sabbatical. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Bonus Episode: Tylenol & Autism Link (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response) | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:06:00 | |
Dr. Zorba Paster responds to The White House press release with links to scientific studies claiming that the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol), during pregnancy causes autism. (Recorded October 2, 2025) Dr. Paster on CNN Newsroom with Paula Newton talking about doctors navigating partisan divides, and the politicization of healthcare. Watch interview: https://youtu.be/8OxtG5X9UJs Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Acupuncture for pain relief | Best Vitamin D to take | Medical Quackery | Fake Viagra | Zorba's Dinner Party Paella | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:17:59 | |
Dr. Zorba takes a listener phone call about using acupuncture for pain relief (due to a Tilt-a-Whirl accident), he tells us what kind of Vitamin D to take, and he debunks some medical quackery. He also talks about his recent dinner party where he made his famous Paella, and warns us about fake Viagra. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Bonus Episode: Is Melatonin use linked to heart failure? | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:03:56 | |
Dr. Zorba Paster's thoughts on a new study that links long-term use of the popular sleep aid melatonin, to heart failure. Is it good science...or clickbait? (Recorded November 7, 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Beta Blockers (the good & bad) | Sciatica relief | Sugar & Aging | Zorba gets corny! | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:17:52 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about how beta blockers may raise a heart risk for women (we also hear from Robert Downey Jr.). Zorba helps a caller with sciatica, and talks about how our sugar habits need to change as we age. Zorba walks us through his tried and true method for preparing and storing corn so it stays tasty all winter long. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Bonus Episode: Pharma Police - Generic drugs and what the FDA is hiding | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:04:03 | |
ProPublica (an independent, non-profit news organization) recently reported on the FDA’s handling of potential safety issues concerning generic drugs we get from overseas manufacturers. Some of their findings include: · For decades, the FDA has blacked out the names of generic drugs on inspection reports for foreign factories that were found to have safety and quality violations. · This has prevented patients, doctors, and pharmacists from knowing whether manufacturing failures have made medications ineffective or unsafe. You can find the ProPublica article here (Recorded Nov 10, 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Is Social Media making us dumber? | Sinus & sleep woes | Little Debbie returns! | When do babies see color? | Pizza, Jet lag & Self care | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:25:03 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research linking social media use to lower cognitive performance in preteens. Zorba helps a caller with breathing and sleep issues, helps a listener with sinusitis, and talks about black crust pizza and jet lag after a trip to India. Zorba talks about the importance of self care, illuminates us on when babies develop sight and start seeing in color, and we check in with our favorite ultra-processed snack cake buddy, Little Debbie! Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Screen time vs. Book reading | Acupuncture | The Original Snake Oil Salesman | Alcohol & back pain | CBD risks | Karl's Yellowstone trip | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:19:00 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl look at a new study showing Americans spend less time reading for fun and more time on screens. Zorba talks about using acupuncture for balance issues. We learn about the OG snake oil salesman, and Zorba talks about alcohol use and back pain. Zorba also discusses a potential liver risk with using CBD products, and Karl shares his family road trip stories from Yellowstone (including a bizarre bee sting remedy). Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Health, Happiness, and Gratitude on Thanksgiving | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:03:29 | |
Zorba shares his wisdom and well wishes for realizing a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. Plus some wise words from Ralph Waldo Emerson. (Recorded November 25, 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Politicians are damaging public trust in science and immunizations | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:03:10 | |
Zorba's thoughts on recent efforts by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to link autism to common immunizations. Zorba mentions a Dutch study that found no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Here is that study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1124634/ (Recorded Nov 30 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Breakthrough Study on Peanut Allergies | Fosamax & Osteoporosis | Mom Jokes | Which Statin to take? | Morton’s Neuroma | Grammar Cops | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:27:01 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl look at an important new study about peanut allergies, and how we've been looking at this the wrong way. Zorba helps a caller out with osteoporosis, and he digs into which statin is best to take. We learn about Morton’s Neuroma, we hear a joke from Karl's mom, and the Grammar Cops take issue with Zorba's nut pronunciation. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Thoughts on the CDC's claim that Covid vaccines are causing deaths | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:04:44 | |
Zorba's thoughts on recent claims by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that COVID-19 vaccines caused the deaths of ten children. (Recorded Dec 1, 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Zorba's Favorite Books of the Year | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:10:52 | |
Zorba talks about his favorite books he read this year. And Karl talks about some movies he enjoyed. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Catching up on sleep is good for the heart | Voice tremor | Exploding Head Syndrome | Sex Headaches | Urine Luck! | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:18:09 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl look at a new study that shows catching up on sleep may be good for the heart. Zorba helps out a caller with her weak voice, and we discuss Exploding Head Syndrome (and Sex Headaches). We also learn about "The Pee Prophet" in our Quack Tales segment. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Zorba's Holiday Gift Guide | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:13:13 | |
Zorba and Karl offer up their favorite gifts and gadgets for the holiday season. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| It's time to take civic action | FDA black box warning on Covid vaccines | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:02:52 | |
Zorba talks about the FDA considering adding a black box warning to Covid vaccines. And he lays out a plan for taking civic action with your elected representatives. Find your elected representatives here: https://www.congress.gov/members (Recorded December 16, 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Lead in our Food? | Zorba's Giant Challah Recipe | Acid Reflux | Covid & Taste buds | Antibiotics | Mom Jokes | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:34:51 | |
Dr. Zorba and Karl look at a new study that shows how much lead we are eating in our food. Zorba helps out a caller with acid reflux, and he walks us through his recipe for Giant Challah Bread. We also talk about antibiotic ointments, and how Covid affects your taste buds The Grammar Cops chime in, we hear a classic mom joke, and a listener posits where Zorba got his name. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Health Literacy in a clickbait world | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Audio sensitivity | Mom Jokes | Mammograms | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:29:30 | |
Dr. Zorba talks about the importance of health literacy...especially now as health headlines get more confusing. Zorba helps out a caller with HRT questions, he helps a listener with audio sensitivity, and a listener asks why mammogram technology hasn't improved. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a Midwestern mom joke. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Zorba & Karl's New Year's Resolutions | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:05:57 | |
Zorba and Karl share their New Year's Resolutions for 2025. (Recorded December 16, 2025) Music performed by Karl Christenson. Pedal steel guitar by Tyler Christenson ("Cabana Boy") http://www.cabanaboymusic.com/ Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Drinking linked to strokes | Barrett's Esophagus | Itchy skin | Mom Jokes | Stem Cells & Hip Replacement | Dieting Glasses | Prescription Zorba Laughs | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:28:56 | |
Dr. Zorba digs into new research that shows heavy drinking can lead to an increased stroke risk. Zorba helps out a caller (another Karl Christenson) with Barrett's Esophagus. The caller suggests that Zorba should bottle and prescribe his laugh as medicine. Zorba also helps a listener who has extremely itchy skin, we hear a Mom Joke, and we learn about glasses from the 1980s that were purported to help folks lose weight. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Violence and Compassion: Thoughts on Recent Events in Minneapolis | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:10:41 | |
Zorba shares his thoughts on recents events in Minneapolis surrounding a fatal shooting carried out by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. (recorded January 12, 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Thoughts on the new (Upside down?) Food Pyramid | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:05:47 | |
Zorba's digests the good and the bad of the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Why is the AMA is supporting it...and is it living in the Upside Down? Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Kids with Smartphones are more Obese and Depressed | Sleep Apnea | Zorba's Horse | Itching | Mom Jokes | Modern Quackery | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:31:01 | |
Dr. Zorba talks about a new study that shows giving your child a smartphone before age 12 can lead to a higher risk of depression, obesity, and sleep issues. Zorba helps out a caller with itching, and helps a listener with their sleep apnea machine. We hear a Michael Douglas Mom Joke, we hear about Zorba's horse riding adventures, and Zorba digs into some medical quackery that came from a listener. Zorba also weighs in on what modern quackery we are seeing right now. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Cancer Linked to Food Preservatives | Vertigo | Zorba Pushes Back Against Anti-Science | Insomnia | COVID nasal spray | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:46:14 | |
Dr. Zorba digs into two new studies that link food preservatives to cancer and type 2 diabetes. Zorba helps out listeners with vertigo, insomnia, and talks about the OTC nasal spray that helps with COVID. Zorba also pushes back against anti-science policies coming out of Washington, and we hear from the Italian faction of the Grammar Cops. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Your Next Doctor Could be AI | Boat Names! | GERD | Iron Supplements | Mom Jokes | Grammar Cops | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:33:55 | |
Dr. Zorba discusses how artificial intelligence has impacted medicine, and how soon we may see AI doctors. Karl shares some boat names. Zorba helps listeners with GERD issues, and iron supplements. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a Mom Joke that will leave listeners stunned. Just Coffee Co-opUse Promo Code ZORBA10 for 10% off your order Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| How The New Dietary Guidelines May Impact School Lunches | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:04:09 | |
The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA recently unveiled new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, along with a new food pyramid. Zorba explores how these changes may impact schools and how they prepare and serve food to children. (Recorded February 5, 2026) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Teen Social Media use Skyrocketing | What if your Doc is rude? | Parasites in Kids | GERD | Mom Jokes | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:28:01 | |
Dr. Zorba looks at a new Pew Research study that shows 1 in 5 U.S. teens are on social media "almost constantly." He helps a caller with what to do when their doctor is not nice or helpful. Zorba deciphers a viral video going around about "parasite mania" in our kids, he tackles PPI use for GERD, and fields a dental question. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a Mom Joke that mall rats might enjoy. Just Coffee Co-opUse Promo Code ZORBA10 for 10% off your order Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Guidelines on Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs | Vitamins | Zorba Laughs | Lack of Appetite | Blood Letting still a thing? | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:41:15 | |
Dr. Zorba looks at new guidelines laid out by the World Health Organization regarding GLP-1 drugs. He helps a caller who has questions about which vitamins to take, and helps a emailer about how to regain their appetite. In our Quack Tales segment we hear about modern day blood letting, and we revisit the idea of prescribing Zorba's laugh for medicinal purposes. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| New Vaccine Schedule: The CDC Continues To Ignore Science | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:05:25 | |
Dr. Zorba's thoughts on the CDC overhauling the childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark's. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Shingles Shot may slow Dementia | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Cologuard | Mom Jokes | Rhubarb & Glucose | Cannabis Cops | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:23:34 | |
Dr. Zorba looks at important new research that shows the Shingles vaccine may slow down dementia. He also helps out listeners with questions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), Cologuard, and if rhubarb affects glucose levels. We hear a Mom Joke from Karl's mom, and Zorba goes up in smoke with the Cannabis Cops. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| SNAP Benefits and Restrictions on Soda, Candy, and Energy Drinks | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:04:18 | |
Dr. Zorba's thoughts on more states restricting soda, candy, and energy drinks from the list of approved items that retailers can accept payments for through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP). Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Mediterranean Diet Reduces Strokes | Chef Danny Calleros: Crispy Fried Tofu recipe | Sinus Issues | Acid Reflux | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:42:18 | |
It's recipe day! James Beard nominated Chef Danny Calleros walks us through his incredible recipe for Crispy Fried Tofu with Creme Fraiche. Zorba digs into new research that suggests the Mediterranean Diet may decrease stroke risk. He also helps listeners with acid reflux and sinus issues. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| A Surgeon General Should Be Pro-Science | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:05:48 | |
Zorba shares his thoughts on what criteria and qualifications are crucial when choosing a new Surgeon General; and shares a story about talking to a young family about vaccines during a recent office visit. (Recorded February 26, 2026) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Demystifying Calcium Scores | PPIs and Stomach Cancer | GLP-1 Drugs | Mom Jokes | Sinus Rinse Recipe | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:39:35 | |
Dr. Zorba explains the importance of calcium scores to a caller, and how it relates to cholesterol. He reviews new research that shows PPIs (stomach acid-reducing drugs) may not increase stomach cancer risk. Zorba also discusses GLP-1 drugs vs. natural methods for losing weight, and shares his recipe for sinus rinse. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a Mom Joke from one of our listeners. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| We're Bringing Measles Back! | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:03:21 | |
Zorba's thoughts on why measles (a virus we had nearly eradicated) is making a comeback, and how you can protect yourself and loved ones. (recorded February 19, 2026) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| The Best Way To Exercise For Longevity | Menopause & Orgasms | Constant Throat Clearing | Snoring Remedies | Mom Jokes | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:38:14 | |
Dr. Zorba talks about his ski trips and lays out the best way to exercise for longevity. Zorba helps out a caller whose husband can't stop clearing his throat, and he reveals if mouth tape can help with snoring. Zorba also talks about menopause and orgasms. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a very well thought out Mom Joke. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Cancer treatment effectiveness may depend on the time of day it’s given | How much Vitamin D? | Shingles | RFK Compares the US to Denmark | Beef Cops | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:32:24 | |
Dr. Zorba looks at a study that shows the effectiveness of cancer treatments may depend on the time of day it's given. He helps a caller with vitamin D questions, and a listener about when to get the shingles shot. Zorba also discusses why it is dangerous for RFK and CDC to compare the U.S. to Denmark as it relates to vaccines. The Beef Cops also chime in, and we hear a Mom Joke. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| It's time to take civic action regarding vaccines and public health | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:06:34 | |
Zorba lays out a plan for taking action regarding the CDC rolling back universal Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations for newborns, which goes against widespread public health consensus. (Recorded December 5, 2025) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| Tanning Beds...how harmful are they? | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:04:59 | |
It's spring break and prom season! Zorba shares his thoughts on tanning beds, the science involved, and what health risks may be associated with using them. (Recorded March 20, 2026) Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| What is the deal with Peptides? | Ambien & Sleep Aids | Surgery for Back Pain? | Mom (Dad) Jokes | Calcium | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:37:09 | |
Zorba gives his take on the latest wellness and biohacking trend...peptides. He helps out a caller who has concerns about taking prescription sleep aids. An emailer asks about back pain and if surgery is the correct path, and Zorba talks about the best calcium to take. We hear a mom joke...actually a dad joke from Karl's dad. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| A Federal Judge halts RFK Jr's anti-vaccine policies | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:04:20 | |
Zorba's thoughts on recent news that a federal judge thwarts Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's continued efforts to overhaul the nation's vaccine policies. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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| We're Getting Less CDC Health Alerts | Rash Help | The Cost of Eating Healthy | Hiccups | CBD | Mom Jokes | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:27:05 | |
Zorba and Karl discuss why doctors are concerned that we're seeing a huge drop in official health alerts from the CDC. Zorba helps a caller with her pesky gardening rash. An emailer questions the affordability of eating according to the new dietary guidelines, and Zorba helps out a listener with hiccups. We hear a mom joke, and the CBD Cops make a visit. Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
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