Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

Zorba's thoughts on the Midterm Election results

Send Zorba a message! Zorba offers up his perspective on the sweeping Democratic midterm election wins, and what will change in healthcare as a result. Support the show

New vaccine for Melanoma | Creatine | Biologic medications | A chance meeting in New York City | Mom Jokes |

Send Zorba a message! Zorba talks about a new mRNA vaccine that can reduce the return risk for melanoma by 42%. He helps out a caller with questions about creatine, talk

The Milwaukee Brewers Won The World Series! (for your health)

Send Zorba a message! Zorba's thoughts on how sports can bring folks together, and how that is healthy and good for longevity. Support the show Production, edit,

Use your brain to fight memory loss | Household cats carry Giardia | Zorba's Guacamole Recipe | Skin tags | Coffee health benefits

Send Zorba a message! Zorba talks about staying socially and mentally engaged to help fight dementia and memory loss. He digs into a new study that found 1 in 15 househo

Good news for statin users! (bad news for statin haters)

Send Zorba a message! Zorba digs into the recent STAREE study. Results showed a 30% drop in major cardiovascular events for patients who took the statin (atorvastatin).

Kids & Energy Drinks | RECIPE: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili | Mediterranean Diet | Magnesium for Sleep | Mom Jokes

Send Zorba a message! Doctors are warning parents about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. Zorba answers emails about how to tweak the Mediterranean Diet to suit your

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