Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

Trump officials are delaying Covid vaccines for children in some states

Send Zorba a message! The Trump administration is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one US territory. Support the show Production,

The Flu is different this season | Wrist pain | Lactose in meds | Kegel exercises

Send Zorba a message! Zorba explains why influenza will be different this year. He helps a caller whose longtime work on boat motors has caused wrist and hand pain. Emai

Weight Watchers Diet vs. Mediterranean Diet (with a Southern twist)

Send Zorba a message! Zorba weighs in on the DELISH study -- a comparison of the Weight Watchers Diet vs. The Mediterranean Diet with a southern food twist. Support the

Working from home may hurt mental health | Too many meds causing fatigue | How much sodium? | Constructive Criticism | Compassion during dark times

Send Zorba a message! Zorba digs in to a study that suggests working from home may be detrimental to our mental health. What are the pros and cons, and what is the best

Why are Federal officials underreporting measles deaths in Pennsylvania?

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses the discrepancy between state and federal officials regarding measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania. Why is the current federal a

New OTC pain medication | Vitamins for memory | Acid reflux | Prostate health | Pavlov's hair | Zorba's disastrous first date

Send Zorba a message! The FDA has approved a new over-the-counter pain medication that combines acetaminophen with naproxen. Zorba weighs in on why now, and what this co

New study suggests eating eggs may lower Alzheimer's risk

Send Zorba a message! Eggs! They're good for us again! Zorba digs into the complicated history of eating eggs; and he looks at new research that suggests egg consum

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