Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

Diet is linked to male infertility | Preserving hair during chemo | Zorba's father's gumball machine for dogs | Nuts & cholesterol | Eye drops to correct vision

Send Zorba a message! Zorba looks at new research about how one's diet affects men's sperm count. He helps a caller who has questions about using a cooling tre

Thoughts on SNAP Benefit bans for soda and junk food

Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba's thoughts on more states restricting soda, candy, and energy drinks from the list of approved items that retailers can accept payme

Another Major Cancer Breakthrough | Marathoner's Hypertension | Vitamin K Foods | Mom Jokes

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses the newly-approved drug for treating pancreatic cancer. He talks to a marathon runner about how his blood pressure meds are affecti

Promising breakthrough for kidney transplant patients

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses exciting news for folks looking for a kidney transplant. A patient was successfully kept alive with a pig kidney for 271 Days until

Football & Concussions | Kids & Viruses | AMA calls out Zorba | Mom Jokes | Zorba in Nepal

Send Zorba a message! On our 50th episode: Zorba looks at new research showing 1 in 4 NFL players have CTE, a progressive, degenerative brain disease linked to repetitiv

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