Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

The President's executive order on vaccines for children is far from the "Gold Standard"

Send Zorba a message! Zorba's thoughts on the President's new executive order that reduces the recommendations for childhood vaccinations. Support the show P

Traffic fatalities spike when new music is released | Doctor advice vs. treatment | HRT | Grief & resilience | Baez Remorse | Zorba gets stumped!

Send Zorba a message! Zorba looks a study about distracted driving, and how traffic fatalities surge on days when popular artists release new albums. He helps a caller w

New cancer vaccine should be celebrated

Send Zorba a message! Zorba's thoughts on the groundbreaking mRNA therapeutic vaccine to combat melanoma. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Chr

First mRNA flu shot approved | Zorba on compassion and visiting the Dalai Lama | Lettuce update | Mom Jokes | Corn Report

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses the FDA's approval of the first mRNA flu vaccine, and how leadership in Washington DC will likely respond. He also talks about

Measles cases soar and Washington DC leadership continues to call for less vaccinations

Send Zorba a message! Measles cases continue to skyrocket, yet POTUS and RFK call for less MMR vaccinations. Zorba breaks down the history of the MMR vaccine, and what y

Coffee may slow down aging | Most baby foods are not healthy | Melatonin | Zorba breaks down cholesterol numbers & reads reviews

Send Zorba a message! Good news for coffee lovers! It may slow down the aging process. Zorba also talks about how 4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultra-processed. He answer

Why is the US Military screening for testosterone levels?

Send Zorba a message! US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that military personnel aged 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part

Heavy TV viewing linked to dementia | Family Reunion Rapid Fire: Mosquitos, Leeches & Knee injections | Sleep & Food cravings | Mom Jokes

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses a new study suggesting heavy TV watching may be linked to dementia risk. He is peppered with phone call questions from Karl's

Why is the President pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines?

Send Zorba a message! Zorba digs into the history of autism, and looks at why the President is pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines. Wall Street Journal artic

Zorba Had Surgery...He's fine! | AI and Online Doctors | Liver Die | PSA Test Controversy | Grammar Cops

Send Zorba a message! Zorba opens up about his recent surgery, and what led to it. He helps a caller with a question about dealing with AI on health websites. He gives a

Tainted lettuce & Cyclosporiasis: What went wrong?

Send Zorba a message! Zorba shares his thoughts on the recent Cyclosporiasis outbreak, and how staffing cuts implemented by The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE

Early Social Media Use Can Lead to Substance Abuse | Cholesterol Drugs | Creatine | Prostate Help | Grammar Cops

Send Zorba a message! Zorba examines new research that suggests early social media use in tweens can lead to substance experimentation. He helps a caller with questions

"Ball Maxxing" and other Cosmetic Social Media Trends

Send Zorba a message! Zorba gives his take on "ball maxxing" and other niche cosmetic trends that are gaining popularity up on social media "self improvement" communitie

EPA Relaxing Restrictions To Approve More Pesticides | What Organic Produce Zorba Buys | Prostate Health | Sleep | Scar Help | Mom Jokes

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses why the EPA would loosen restrictions to approve more PFAs and pesticides; and what produce he prefers to buy organic. He helps out

Can a new blood test really predict Alzheimer's? And would you want to know?

Send Zorba a message! Zorba gives an update on the new Alzheimer's blood test developments from the Mayo Clinic and other institutions. And he poses the question: W

GLP-1 Drugs Increase Testosterone | Vitamin D Recommendations | Facial Hair Woes | Grammar Cops | Loss of Taste & Smell

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses new studies about GLP-1 drugs: One says these drugs may increase testosterone in men; the other finds people are exercising less on

Brisk Walkers Have a 50% Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline

Send Zorba a message! A new study shows that fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Kar

Has the Smartphone Impacted Birth Rates? | Zorba Sings with Karl's Band | Toenail Fungus | AFib | SNAP Benefits | Zig-Zag Eaters

Send Zorba a message! Zorba looks at research linking a drop in U.S. birthrates to the release of the iPhone. Zorba describes his experience singing a song with Karl&apo

Doing Nothing Is Good For You! | RECIPE: Zorba's Chicken Salad | Pepcid, Allegra & HRT | Dementia | Mom Jokes

Send Zorba a message! Zorba looks at new research that shows doing nothing for 10 minutes a day can be good for us. He walks us through his delicious summer time picnic

The CDC will stop testing for measles and mumps

Send Zorba a message! Zorba reacts to recent news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to end federal diagnostic testing for measles and mumps