Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

By Wisconsin Public Radio

A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster.

"When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people liv

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The podcast currently has 491 episodes available.

Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster episodes:

March 11, 2026Cancer 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
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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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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

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33min
March 06, 2026SNAP Benefits and Restrictions on Soda, Candy, and Energy Drinks
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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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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

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5min
March 04, 2026Mediterranean Diet Reduces Strokes | Chef Danny Calleros: Crispy Fried Tofu recipe | Sinus Issues | Acid Reflux
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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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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

Stay well!
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43min
February 27, 2026A Surgeon General Should Be Pro-Science
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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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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

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6min
February 25, 2026Demystifying Calcium Scores | PPIs and Stomach Cancer | GLP-1 Drugs | Mom Jokes | Sinus Rinse Recipe
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Dr. Zorba explains the importance of calcium scores to a caller, and how it relates to cholesterol. He reviews new research that shows PPIs (stomach acid-reducing drugs) may not increase stomach cancer risk. Zorba also discusses GLP-1 drugs vs. natural methods for losing weight, and shares his recipe for sinus rinse. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a Mom Joke from one of our listeners.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

Stay well!
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40min
February 20, 2026We're Bringing Measles Back!
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Zorba's thoughts on why measles (a virus we had nearly eradicated) is making a comeback, and how you can protect yourself and loved ones.
(recorded February 19, 2026)
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

Stay well!
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4min
February 18, 2026The Best Way To Exercise For Longevity | Menopause & Orgasms | Constant Throat Clearing | Snoring Remedies | Mom Jokes
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Dr. Zorba talks about his ski trips and lays out the best way to exercise for longevity. Zorba helps out a caller whose husband can't stop clearing his throat, and he reveals if mouth tape can help with snoring. Zorba also talks about menopause and orgasms. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a very well thought out Mom Joke.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

Stay well!
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39min
February 11, 2026Your Next Doctor Could be AI | Boat Names! | GERD | Iron Supplements | Mom Jokes | Grammar Cops
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Dr. Zorba discusses how artificial intelligence has impacted medicine, and how soon we may see AI doctors. Karl shares some boat names. Zorba helps listeners with GERD issues, and iron supplements. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a Mom Joke that will leave listeners stunned.
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Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

Stay well!
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34min
February 06, 2026How The New Dietary Guidelines May Impact School Lunches
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The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA recently unveiled new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, along with a new food pyramid. Zorba explores how these changes may impact schools and how they prepare and serve food to children.
(Recorded February 5, 2026)
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

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5min
February 04, 2026Teen Social Media use Skyrocketing | What if your Doc is rude? | Parasites in Kids | GERD | Mom Jokes
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Dr. Zorba looks at a new Pew Research study that shows 1 in 5 U.S. teens are on social media "almost constantly." He helps a caller with what to do when their doctor is not nice or helpful. Zorba deciphers a viral video going around about "parasite mania" in our kids, he tackles PPI use for GERD, and fields a dental question. The Grammar Cops chime in, and we hear a Mom Joke that mall rats might enjoy.
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Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson

Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):

Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.doctorzorba.org

Stay well!
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29min

FAQs about Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster:

How many episodes does Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster have?

The podcast currently has 491 episodes available.

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