In 2010, I did an email interview with Blastocystis Research Foundation (BRF) director, Ken Boorom on the parasite Blastocystis hominis and the work done by the BRF. Several years after that, I did an audio interview with Ken to catch up o the latest research and developments concerning the protozoan parasite that afflicts so many.

The Chief Executive Officer of LymeDisease.org, Lorraine Johnson, JD, MBA joined me to discuss the issues she has with the report--scientific and ethical. In addition, Ms. Johnson discussed issues concerning chronic Lyme to include treatment and diagnosis--two issues that divide Lyme advocates and the CDC and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

Richard W. Truman, Ph.D., Chief, Laboratory Research Branch with the National Hansen's Disease Program joined me to talk about leprosy in the United States and recent research published in the journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases entitled "Zoonotic Leprosy in the Southeastern United States"

In the opinion of many, DDT is up there with vaccinations, antibiotics and sanitation as the most important public health measures ever.

Internist and President of Doctors for Disaster Preparedness, Jane Orient, MD joined for me for an interview on the history of DDT, the incredible effectiveness and lives saved, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and the eventual and controversial EPA ban. In addition, we looked at the effects on humans, birds and mammals.

Professor at Laboure College in Milton, MA and biodefense and bioterrorism researcher, Lawrence Roberge PhD joined me to discuss a number of topics in the area of bioterrorism such as a review of the history, some of the agents and much, much more.

Author of the new book, Dirty War: Rhodesia and Chemical Biological Warfare 1975-1980, Glenn Cross, PhD joined me to discuss the book, give some history on the government's long counterinsurgency against native African nationalists and the top secret use of chemical and biological weapons (CBW).

Ringworm. Is it a worm at all? No, in fact it is a fungus and a pretty common one at that. Board-certified dermatologist and founder of the Forman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute in Tampa, FL, Seth Forman, MD joined me to discuss the issue of "tinea" or "dermatophytosis" to include symptoms, risk, diagnosis and treatment.

Maddie's® Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD joined me for a discussion on the ABC's of canine influenza, or "dog flu".