This week Zorba and Tom talk about the potential consequences of doctors who dispense anti-vaccination information, and they look at a study suggesting that the greening of vacant urban lands may reduce self-reported poor mental health in community-dwelling adults . Plus, they share a tasty recipe for savory bean and spinach soup.

This week Zorba and Tom talk about how children's play time is as important as reading to them, and they look at a study that found pesticide in some breakfast cereals. Plus, they share a special listener recipe for Miriam's Lentils!

This week Zorba and Tom talk about a study that looks at the amount of bacteria in our dish sponges, and they discuss a study on potential prevention factors for dementia. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for spinach and chicken tortilla casserole!

This week Zorba and Tom look at a study that shows binge drinking (and pot use) is up in older Americans, and they discuss a BMJ study that shows dementia risks increase with repeated surgeries. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for turkey hummus sliders.

Zorba and Tom talk about how the cost of prescription drugs varies widely from city to city, and they look at a study showing some newly discovered health perks of drinking coffee. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for a sweet and sour chicken rice bowl.

Zorba and Tom examine a study that looks at the bacteria our pets bring into our lives, and they discuss the new FDA guidelines on fruit juice for children. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for strawberry Cobb salad.

This week Zorba and Tom look at a study that links drinking sugary sodas with a cancer risk, and they discuss a study that provides good news for people who are genetically at risk for dementia. Plus, they share a refreshing recipe for cold cucumber soup.

This week Zorba and Tom discuss the controversial issue of assisted suicide, and they look at a study suggesting that eating lentils may lower blood sugar. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Greek pasta salad.

Zorba and Tom talk about the practice of patients recording their doctor visits, and they discuss some new research on the benefits of drinking coffee. Plus, they share a special listener recipe for Tom's asparagus.

Zorba and Tom discuss new research that shows the health benefits of taking vacations, and they look at a study that shows obesity might be linked to watching TV in bed at night. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for grilled veggie sandwiches.