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Zorba gives his take on the latest wellness and biohacking trend...peptides. He helps out a caller who has concerns about taking prescription sleep aids. An emailer asks about back pain and if surgery is the correct path, and Zorba talks about the best calcium to take. We hear a mom joke...actually a dad joke from Karl's dad.

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Zorba's thoughts on recent news that a federal judge thwarts Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's continued efforts to overhaul the nation's vaccine policies.

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Zorba and Karl discuss why doctors are concerned that we're seeing a huge drop in official health alerts from the CDC. Zorba helps a caller with her pesky gardening rash. An emailer questions the affordability of eating according to the new dietary guidelines, and Zorba helps out a listener with hiccups. We hear a mom joke, and the CBD Cops make a visit.

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Zorba lays out a plan for taking action regarding the CDC rolling back universal Hepatitis B vaccination recommendations for newborns, which goes against widespread public health consensus.

(Recorded December 5, 2025)

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Dr. Zorba looks at a study that shows the effectiveness of cancer treatments may depend on the time of day it's given. He helps a caller with vitamin D questions, and a listener about when to get the shingles shot. Zorba also discusses why it is dangerous for RFK and CDC to compare the U.S. to Denmark as it relates to vaccines. The Beef Cops also chime in, and we hear a Mom Joke.

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Dr. Zorba's thoughts on more states restricting soda, candy, and energy drinks from the list of approved items that retailers can accept payments for through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP).

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It's recipe day! James Beard nominated Chef Danny Calleros walks us through his incredible recipe for Crispy Fried Tofu with Creme Fraiche. Zorba digs into new research that suggests the Mediterranean Diet may decrease stroke risk. He also helps listeners with acid reflux and sinus issues.

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Zorba shares his thoughts on what criteria and qualifications are crucial when choosing a new Surgeon General; and shares a story about talking to a young family about vaccines during a recent office visit.

(Recorded February 26, 2026)

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