Zorba Paster On Your Health
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Zorba Paster On Your Health
A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster."When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people live a full, optimistic, vibrant, happy life—reducing suffering and developing resilience so they can say, unequivocally, ‘I...
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We're Getting Less CDC Health Alerts | Rash Help | The Cost of Eating Healthy | Hiccups | CBD | Mom Jokes
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Zorba and Karl discuss why doctors are concerned that we're seeing a huge drop in official health alerts from the CDC. Zor...
It's time to take civic action regarding vaccines and public health
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Zorba lays out a plan for taking action regarding the CDC rolling back universal Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations f...
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
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Dr. Zorba looks at a study that shows the effectiveness of cancer treatments may depend on the time of day it's given. He...
SNAP Benefits and Restrictions on Soda, Candy, and Energy Drinks
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Dr. Zorba's thoughts on more states restricting soda, candy, and energy drinks from the list of approved items that retail...
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Strokes | Chef Danny Calleros: Crispy Fried Tofu recipe | Sinus Issues | Acid Reflux
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It's recipe day! James Beard nominated Chef Danny Calleros walks us through his incredible recipe for Crispy Fried Tofu wi...
A Surgeon General Should Be Pro-Science
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Zorba shares his thoughts on what criteria and qualifications are crucial when choosing a new Surgeon General; and shares...
Demystifying Calcium Scores | PPIs and Stomach Cancer | GLP-1 Drugs | Mom Jokes | Sinus Rinse Recipe
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Dr. Zorba explains the importance of calcium scores to a caller, and how it relates to cholesterol. He reviews new researc...
We're Bringing Measles Back!
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Zorba's thoughts on why measles (a virus we had nearly eradicated) is making a comeback, and how you can protect yourself...
The Best Way To Exercise For Longevity | Menopause & Orgasms | Constant Throat Clearing | Snoring Remedies | Mom Jokes
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Dr. Zorba talks about his ski trips and lays out the best way to exercise for longevity. Zorba helps out a caller whose hu...
Your Next Doctor Could be AI | Boat Names! | GERD | Iron Supplements | Mom Jokes | Grammar Cops
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Dr. Zorba discusses how artificial intelligence has impacted medicine, and how soon we may see AI doctors. Karl shares som...
How The New Dietary Guidelines May Impact School Lunches
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The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA recently unveiled new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, along wit...
Teen Social Media use Skyrocketing | What if your Doc is rude? | Parasites in Kids | GERD | Mom Jokes
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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...
Guidelines on Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs | Vitamins | Zorba Laughs | Lack of Appetite | Blood Letting still a thing?
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Dr. Zorba looks at new guidelines laid out by the World Health Organization regarding GLP-1 drugs. He helps a caller who h...
New Vaccine Schedule: The CDC Continues To Ignore Science
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Dr. Zorba's thoughts on the CDC overhauling the childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark's.
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Shingles Shot may slow Dementia | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Cologuard | Mom Jokes | Rhubarb & Glucose | Cannabis Cops
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Dr. Zorba looks at important new research that shows the Shingles vaccine may slow down dementia. He also helps out listen...
Cancer Linked to Food Preservatives | Vertigo | Zorba Pushes Back Against Anti-Science | Insomnia | COVID nasal spray
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Dr. Zorba digs into two new studies that link food preservatives to cancer and type 2 diabetes. Zorba helps out listeners...
Violence and Compassion: Thoughts on Recent Events in Minneapolis
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Zorba shares his thoughts on recents events in Minneapolis surrounding a fatal shooting carried out by an Immigration and...
Kids with Smartphones are more Obese and Depressed | Sleep Apnea | Zorba's Horse | Itching | Mom Jokes | Modern Quackery
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Dr. Zorba talks about a new study that shows giving your child a smartphone before age 12 can lead to a higher risk of dep...
Zorba & Karl's New Year's Resolutions
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Zorba and Karl share their New Year's Resolutions for 2025.
(Recorded December 16, 2025)
Music performed by Ka...
Drinking linked to strokes | Barrett's Esophagus | Itchy skin | Mom Jokes | Stem Cells & Hip Replacement | Dieting Glasses | Prescription Zorba Laughs
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Dr. Zorba digs into new research that shows heavy drinking can lead to an increased stroke risk. Zorba helps out a caller...
Health Literacy in a clickbait world | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Audio sensitivity | Mom Jokes | Mammograms
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Dr. Zorba talks about the importance of health literacy...especially now as health headlines get more confusing. Zorba hel...
It's time to take civic action | FDA black box warning on Covid vaccines
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Zorba talks about the FDA considering adding a black box warning to Covid vaccines. And he lays out a plan for taking civi...
Lead in our Food? | Zorba's Giant Challah Recipe | Acid Reflux | Covid & Taste buds | Antibiotics | Mom Jokes
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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 a...
Zorba's Holiday Gift Guide
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Zorba and Karl offer up their favorite gifts and gadgets for the holiday season.
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Catching up on sleep is good for the heart | Voice tremor | Exploding Head Syndrome | Sex Headaches | Urine Luck!
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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...
Zorba's Favorite Books of the Year
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Zorba talks about his favorite books he read this year. And Karl talks about some movies he enjoyed.
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Thoughts on the CDC's claim that Covid vaccines are causing deaths
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Zorba's thoughts on recent claims by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services...
Breakthrough Study on Peanut Allergies | Fosamax & Osteoporosis | Mom Jokes | Which Statin to take? | Morton’s Neuroma | Grammar Cops
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Dr. Zorba and Karl look at an important new study about peanut allergies, and how we've been looking at this the wrong way...
Health, Happiness, and Gratitude on Thanksgiving
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Zorba shares his wisdom and well wishes for realizing a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. Plus some wise words from Ralph Waldo...
Screen time vs. Book reading | Acupuncture | The Original Snake Oil Salesman | Alcohol & back pain | CBD risks | Karl's Yellowstone trip
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Dr. Zorba and Karl look at a new study showing Americans spend less time reading for fun and more time on screens. Zorba t...
Is Social Media making us dumber? | Sinus & sleep woes | Little Debbie returns! | When do babies see color? | Pizza, Jet lag & Self care
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Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research linking social media use to lower cognitive performance in preteens. Zorba helps a...
Bonus Episode: Pharma Police - Generic drugs and what the FDA is hiding
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ProPublica (an independent, non-profit news organization) recently reported on the FDA’s handling of potential safety issu...
Beta Blockers (the good & bad) | Sciatica relief | Sugar & Aging | Zorba gets corny!
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Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about how beta blockers may raise a heart risk for women (we also hear from Robert...
Can cannabis reduce back pain? | Gut health | Turmeric benefits | Insomnia | Shingles | Grammar Cops & Mom Jokes
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Dr. Zorba and Karl look at two new studies that show cannabis products can help with back pain. Zorba takes a call about a...
Overcoming Fear | Swimmer's itch | Acupressure | Quackery | Chocolate chip cookies!
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Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about the brain mechanism that help us overcome fear. Zorba gives a caller advice...
Are Doctors overusing AI? | Varicose vein help | Dealing with a difficult doctor | Mom Jokes
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Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss if doctors are relying too much on artificial intelligence for screenings. Zorba gives a caller...
Bonus Episode: Covid-19 & MMR Vaccines - CDC Committee's New Recommendations (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response)
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Dr. Zorba Paster responds to the CDC committee's (The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) new recommendations re...
Importance of Eye Contact | Prilosec and your teeth | Smelly Feet remedy | Should you take Collagen?
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Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss research about the importance of eye contact between parents and babies, as well as adults. The...
Bonus Episode: Tylenol & Autism Link (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response)
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Dr. Zorba Paster responds to The White House press release with links to scientific studies claiming that the use of aceta...
Welcome to Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster - (Trailer)
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
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