Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster
Episodes
"Everywhere Chemicals" Are Hurting Us | What Health Sources Can You Trust? | Red Meat | Mom Jokes
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba looks at a new study about "Forever Chemicals" (phthalates). What products are they found in, and what are they d...
RFK vs. American Heart Association: More Red Meat?
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba's thoughts on the American Heart Association's reaction to the red meat recommendations laid out on the new food ...
Is the Alzheimer's Blood Test Legit? | Joint Pain | Benadryl | E-bikes | IBS | Mom Jokes
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba gives digs in to the new blood test that purports to predict when symptoms of Alzheimer's may begin. He helps out a ca...
Tanning Beds...how harmful are they?
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!It's spring break and prom season! Zorba shares his thoughts on tanning beds, the science involved, and what health risks ma...
What is the deal with Peptides? | Ambien & Sleep Aids | Surgery for Back Pain? | Mom (Dad) Jokes | Calcium
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba gives his take on the latest wellness and biohacking trend...peptides. He helps out a caller who has concerns about taking ...
A Federal Judge halts RFK Jr's anti-vaccine policies
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba's thoughts on recent news that a federal judge thwarts Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's continued efforts ...
We're Getting Less CDC Health Alerts | Rash Help | The Cost of Eating Healthy | Hiccups | CBD | Mom Jokes
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba and Karl discuss why doctors are concerned that we're seeing a huge drop in official health alerts from the CDC. Zorba...
It's time to take civic action regarding vaccines and public health
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba lays out a plan for taking action regarding the CDC rolling back universal Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations for newb...
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
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba looks at a study that shows the effectiveness of cancer treatments may depend on the time of day it's given. He he...
SNAP Benefits and Restrictions on Soda, Candy, and Energy Drinks
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba's thoughts on more states restricting soda, candy, and energy drinks from the list of approved items that retailer...
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Strokes | Chef Danny Calleros: Crispy Fried Tofu recipe | Sinus Issues | Acid Reflux
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!It's recipe day! James Beard nominated Chef Danny Calleros walks us through his incredible recipe for Crispy Fried Tofu with...
A Surgeon General Should Be Pro-Science
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba shares his thoughts on what criteria and qualifications are crucial when choosing a new Surgeon General; and shares a story...
Demystifying Calcium Scores | PPIs and Stomach Cancer | GLP-1 Drugs | Mom Jokes | Sinus Rinse Recipe
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba explains the importance of calcium scores to a caller, and how it relates to cholesterol. He reviews new research that ...
We're Bringing Measles Back!
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba's thoughts on why measles (a virus we had nearly eradicated) is making a comeback, and how you can protect yourself an...
The Best Way To Exercise For Longevity | Menopause & Orgasms | Constant Throat Clearing | Snoring Remedies | Mom Jokes
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba talks about his ski trips and lays out the best way to exercise for longevity. Zorba helps out a caller whose husband c...
Your Next Doctor Could be AI | Boat Names! | GERD | Iron Supplements | Mom Jokes | Grammar Cops
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba discusses how artificial intelligence has impacted medicine, and how soon we may see AI doctors. Karl shares some boat ...
How The New Dietary Guidelines May Impact School Lunches
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA recently unveiled new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, along with a new...
Teen Social Media use Skyrocketing | What if your Doc is rude? | Parasites in Kids | GERD | Mom Jokes
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba looks at a new Pew Research study that shows 1 in 5 U.S. teens are on social media "almost constantly." He he...
Guidelines on Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs | Vitamins | Zorba Laughs | Lack of Appetite | Blood Letting still a thing?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba looks at new guidelines laid out by the World Health Organization regarding GLP-1 drugs. He helps a caller who has ques...
New Vaccine Schedule: The CDC Continues To Ignore Science
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba's thoughts on the CDC overhauling the childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark's.Support the showProduc...
Shingles Shot may slow Dementia | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Cologuard | Mom Jokes | Rhubarb & Glucose | Cannabis Cops
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba looks at important new research that shows the Shingles vaccine may slow down dementia. He also helps out listeners wit...
Cancer Linked to Food Preservatives | Vertigo | Zorba Pushes Back Against Anti-Science | Insomnia | COVID nasal spray
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba digs into two new studies that link food preservatives to cancer and type 2 diabetes. Zorba helps out listeners with ve...
Violence and Compassion: Thoughts on Recent Events in Minneapolis
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba shares his thoughts on recents events in Minneapolis surrounding a fatal shooting carried out by an Immigration and Customs...
Thoughts on the new (Upside down?) Food Pyramid
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba's digests the good and the bad of the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Why is the AMA is supporting it...and ...
Kids with Smartphones are more Obese and Depressed | Sleep Apnea | Zorba's Horse | Itching | Mom Jokes | Modern Quackery
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba talks about a new study that shows giving your child a smartphone before age 12 can lead to a higher risk of depression...
Zorba & Karl's New Year's Resolutions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba and Karl share their New Year's Resolutions for 2025.(Recorded December 16, 2025)Music performed by Karl Christenson. ...
Drinking linked to strokes | Barrett's Esophagus | Itchy skin | Mom Jokes | Stem Cells & Hip Replacement | Dieting Glasses | Prescription Zorba Laughs
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba digs into new research that shows heavy drinking can lead to an increased stroke risk. Zorba helps out a caller (anothe...
Health Literacy in a clickbait world | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Audio sensitivity | Mom Jokes | Mammograms
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba talks about the importance of health literacy...especially now as health headlines get more confusing. Zorba helps out ...
It's time to take civic action | FDA black box warning on Covid vaccines
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba talks about the FDA considering adding a black box warning to Covid vaccines. And he lays out a plan for taking civic actio...
Lead in our Food? | Zorba's Giant Challah Recipe | Acid Reflux | Covid & Taste buds | Antibiotics | Mom Jokes
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!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 acid ref...
Zorba's Holiday Gift Guide
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba and Karl offer up their favorite gifts and gadgets for the holiday season.Support the showProduction, edit, and music by Ka...
Catching up on sleep is good for the heart | Voice tremor | Exploding Head Syndrome | Sex Headaches | Urine Luck!
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!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 with h...
Zorba's Favorite Books of the Year
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba talks about his favorite books he read this year. And Karl talks about some movies he enjoyed.Support the showProduction, e...
Thoughts on the CDC's claim that Covid vaccines are causing deaths
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba's thoughts on recent claims by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services S...
Breakthrough Study on Peanut Allergies | Fosamax & Osteoporosis | Mom Jokes | Which Statin to take? | Morton’s Neuroma | Grammar Cops
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba and Karl look at an important new study about peanut allergies, and how we've been looking at this the wrong way. ...
Politicians are damaging public trust in science and immunizations
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba's thoughts on recent efforts by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services ...
Health, Happiness, and Gratitude on Thanksgiving
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Zorba shares his wisdom and well wishes for realizing a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. Plus some wise words from Ralph Waldo Emerso...
Screen time vs. Book reading | Acupuncture | The Original Snake Oil Salesman | Alcohol & back pain | CBD risks | Karl's Yellowstone trip
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba and Karl look at a new study showing Americans spend less time reading for fun and more time on screens. Zorba talks ab...
Is Social Media making us dumber? | Sinus & sleep woes | Little Debbie returns! | When do babies see color? | Pizza, Jet lag & Self care
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research linking social media use to lower cognitive performance in preteens. Zorba helps a caller...
Bonus Episode: Pharma Police - Generic drugs and what the FDA is hiding
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!ProPublica (an independent, non-profit news organization) recently reported on the FDA’s handling of potential safety issues co...
Beta Blockers (the good & bad) | Sciatica relief | Sugar & Aging | Zorba gets corny!
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about how beta blockers may raise a heart risk for women (we also hear from Robert Downey...
Bonus Episode: Is Melatonin use linked to heart failure?
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba Paster's thoughts on a new study that links long-term use of the popular sleep aid melatonin, to heart failure. Is...
Can cannabis reduce back pain? | Gut health | Turmeric benefits | Insomnia | Shingles | Grammar Cops & Mom Jokes
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba and Karl look at two new studies that show cannabis products can help with back pain. Zorba takes a call about a specia...
Bonus Episode: RSV - What you need to know
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba Paster on the RSV outbreak and what you need to know about the different vaccines available.(Recorded November 2, 2025)...
Overcoming Fear | Swimmer's itch | Acupressure | Quackery | Chocolate chip cookies!
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about the brain mechanism that help us overcome fear. Zorba gives a caller advice about d...
Are Doctors overusing AI? | Varicose vein help | Dealing with a difficult doctor | Mom Jokes
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss if doctors are relying too much on artificial intelligence for screenings. Zorba gives a caller advice...
Zorba's Update from Tibet - Acts of Gratitude | New computers for Tibetan children
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba Paster gives an update about his ongoing work providing new computers for children at the Tibetan Children's Villa...
Does mushroom coffee improve memory? | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Vaccines | Rat poison for runners | Zorba's dinner party tip
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!A listener asks Dr. Zorba if mushroom coffee improves memory, he offers up tips for combating Seasonal Affective Disorder, and ...
Bonus Episode: Covid-19 & MMR Vaccines - CDC Committee's New Recommendations (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response)
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba Paster responds to the CDC committee's (The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) new recommendations rega...
Importance of Eye Contact | Prilosec and your teeth | Smelly Feet remedy | Should you take Collagen?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba and Karl discuss research about the importance of eye contact between parents and babies, as well as adults. They take ...
Bonus Episode: Tylenol & Autism Link (Dr. Zorba's Rapid Response)
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba Paster responds to The White House press release with links to scientific studies claiming that the use of acetaminophe...
Acupuncture for pain relief | Best Vitamin D to take | Medical Quackery | Fake Viagra | Zorba's Dinner Party Paella
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Dr. Zorba takes a listener phone call about using acupuncture for pain relief (due to a Tilt-a-Whirl accident), he tells us what ...
Welcome to Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster - (Trailer)
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Zorba a message!Support the showProduction, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-...