Zombies!

Interview with Dr. Roger Byard

The Q&A!

A term for a mindless person. A tiki drink that will make you wish you were dead if you have too many. An iconic dance break in a Michael Jackson video. Laurel’s favorite Cranberries song. What do these have in common? This week on Health Wanted Laurel investigates the medical origins, and possible explanations, for zombies, and interviews Dr. Roger Byard about real-life cases of people consuming a zombie’s favorite treat: human flesh.

Plus, Laurel answers questions about if Tylenol depletes glutathione, if acupuncture is the new Botox, if a nasal spray can reduce the risk of COVID, and more!

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

For more, visit wabe.org/healthwanted

A term for a mindless person. A tiki drink that will make you wish you were dead if you have too many. An iconic dance break in a Michael Jackson video. Laurel&rsquo;s favorite Cranberries song. What do these have in common? This week on Health Wanted Laurel investigates the medical origins, and possible explanations, for zombies, and interviews Dr. Roger Byard about real-life cases of people consuming a zombie&rsquo;s favorite treat: human flesh.
Plus, Laurel answers questions about if Tylenol depletes glutathione, if acupuncture is the new Botox, if a nasal spray can reduce the risk of COVID, and more!
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-zombies">show notes</a>.<a href="https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-respiratory-virus-season"></a>
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/">wabe.org/healthwanted</a>

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host Laurel Bristow, MSc, draws on her experience as an infectious disease researcher and epidemiologist to cover everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.

A collaboration between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.

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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

Health Wanted&nbsp;brings you each week&rsquo;s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host Laurel Bristow, MSc, draws on her experience as an infectious disease researcher and epidemiologist to cover everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.
A collaboration between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.
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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

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Ask Laurel Anything!

All Things Holidays

Vanderpump Rules

Lightning Round

Did you know Laurel has never had a pumpkin spice latte? Well, you do now! We're back with another ALA! With your help, we Ask Laurel Anything.

Health Wanted host Laurel shares her Halloween recap and Christmas preview and explains why she is only just getting into Vanderpump Rules. Plus, we close things out with the ever-speedy Lightning Round.

We'll be back next week to break down more science, in the pursuit of better health.

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630.

For more, visit wabe.org/healthwanted. To support Health Wanted and other public media programming, visit wabe.org/give.

Did you know Laurel has never had a pumpkin spice latte? Well, you do now! We're back with another ALA! With your help, we Ask Laurel Anything.
Health Wanted host Laurel shares her Halloween recap and Christmas preview and explains why she is only just getting into Vanderpump Rules. Plus, we close things out with the ever-speedy Lightning Round.
We'll be back next week to break down more science, in the pursuit of better health.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630.
For more, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/">wabe.org/healthwanted</a>. To support Health Wanted and other public media programming, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/give">wabe.org/give</a>.

Ask Laurel Anything (ALA), Part 6

The Fertility...Crisis?

Interview with Dr. Karen Guzzo

In 1968, biologist Paul Ehrlich cautioned that by the 1980s we’d see hundreds of millions of people starving to death due to overpopulation. Turns out… he was a bit off. This week on Health Wanted, the so-called “fertility crisis” is creating a panic about the fate of society and inspiring a movement for more babies. But what’s really driving our low birth rate, and what can we do to reverse it? Host Laurel Bristow also sits down with Dr. Karen Guzzo to discuss whether it’s truly necessary to lose our minds over the low fertility rate.

Plus: Updates on the impending flu season. What’s causing an increase in opportunistic infections? Should people over age 65 get another COVID vaccine two months apart? How long can pathogens live on surfaces? Does microdosing weight-loss drugs work?

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

For more, visit wabe.org/healthwanted

In 1968, biologist Paul Ehrlich cautioned that by the 1980s we&rsquo;d see hundreds of millions of people starving to death due to overpopulation. Turns out&hellip; he was a bit off. This week on Health Wanted, the so-called &ldquo;fertility crisis&rdquo; is creating a panic about the fate of society and inspiring a movement for more babies. But what&rsquo;s really driving our low birth rate, and what can we do to reverse it? Host Laurel Bristow also sits down with Dr. Karen Guzzo to discuss whether it&rsquo;s truly necessary to lose our minds over the low fertility rate.
Plus: Updates on the impending flu season. What&rsquo;s causing an increase in opportunistic infections? Should people over age 65 get another COVID vaccine two months apart? How long can pathogens live on surfaces? Does microdosing weight-loss drugs work?
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-fertility-crisis">show notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit<a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/"> wabe.org/healthwanted</a>

The Fertility Crisis

Formula recall. What to do if you need to buy health insurance on the ACA market place? What’s the status of Long COVID research? Do COVID infections in pregnancy cause autism? Are we getting enough protein?

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

For more, visit wabe.org/healthwanted

 

Formula recall. What to do if you need to buy health insurance on the ACA market place? What&rsquo;s the status of Long COVID research? Do COVID infections in pregnancy cause autism? Are we getting enough protein?
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/">wabe.org/healthwanted</a>
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