
Location:
United States
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
Wisconsin and the World.
Language:
English
Episodes
Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, How much water you should drink each day?, Snap Pea Salad with Green Beans and Quinoa
8/6/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss new research that shows we age dramatically at two key times in our lives, and they talk about how much water we need to drink each day. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for Snap pea salad with green beans and quinoa.
Duration:00:53:30
Taking a daily multivitamin does not help you live longer, Substantial rise in adults and young adults vaping, Watermelon Pizza
8/1/2025
This week Zorba and Karl look at new research that shows daily multivitamin use does not help you live longer, and they discuss why there is a sharp rise in vaping among adults and young adults. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Watermelon Pizza.
Duration:00:53:28
Cannabis use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, Over half of doctors would consider assisted dying if they had advanced cancer or Alzheimer’s, Pinto Bean Chili
7/23/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss how cannabis use can dramatically increase heart attack and stroke risk, and they talk about why half of doctors would consider assisted dying if they had advanced cancer or Alzheimer's. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Pinto Bean Chili.
Duration:00:53:30
The many health benefits of laughter, Daily sugar intake fell after UK sugar tax imposition, Strawberry Balsamic Caprese Salad
7/17/2025
This week Zorba and Karl talk about how laughter truly might be the best medicine, and they discuss why a sugar tax in the UK led to a drop in sugar consumption. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Strawberry Balsamic Caprese Salad.
Duration:00:53:29
Is it time to say goodbye to the BMI? Statins cost effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people, Brie Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil
7/9/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss a new replacement proposed for BMI, and they talk about the effectiveness of statins for older people. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for Brie spaghetti with tomatoes and basil.
Duration:00:53:30
Common low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, Facial thermal imaging and AI accurately predict presence of coronary artery disease, Couscous with Chickpeas and Roasted Vegetables
7/2/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss how a common low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, and they look at how facial thermal imaging and AI can accurately predict […]
Duration:00:52:59
Medicinal cannabis can relieve cancer pain and curb and opioid use, How artificial intelligence may change medicine, Cobb salad wraps
6/25/2025
This week the hosts look at research that shows medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and curb total meds and opioid use, and they discuss how artificial intelligence may change medicine. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for Cobb salad wraps.
Duration:00:52:56
Study finds Ozempic cuts risk of chronic kidney disease complications, Epidurals linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth, Moroccan Fava Bean Soup
6/20/2025
This week Zorba and Karl look at new research that shows Ozempic cuts the risk of chronic kidney disease complications, and they discuss new research that supports epidurals are linked […]
Duration:00:52:59
Kids’ breakfast cereals have been getting more unhealthy, New blood test checks for Alzheimer’s, Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter
6/11/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss how kids' breakfast cereals are getting less healthy, and they talk about the new blood test that reportedly checks for Alzheimer's risk. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Pan-seared steak with garlic butter.
Duration:00:52:55
Ditching the smartphone for a “dumb” phone, New study supports psilocybin’s potential as an antidepressant, One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
6/4/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss why some people are ditching their smart phones in favor of "dumb" phones, and they look a new research that supports psilocybin's potential use as an antidepressant. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta.
Duration:00:52:53