We all know too many people died from COVID, but what about excess deaths from other causes? How does the U.S. compare with other high-income countries? We’ll look at a recent comparison of mortality rates in high income countries before, during, and after COVID on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Protecting your brain should be a priority for all of us. What role does magnesium have? Dr. Chet shares the latest research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

What does barbecuing beef brisket have to do with weight loss and fitness plateaus? More than you realize. Dr. Chet explains on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Influencers and purported health experts just can’t seem to let go of their obsession with seed oils. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko checks out exactly what they’re saying to determine whether their concerns real or imagined

Today, Dr. Chet Zelasko examines a recent study on creatine. Does it really help you add more muscle? Then he looks at the fitness of a 92-year-old. It’s all on this episode of Straight Talk on Health

Dr. Chet recently read a post on social media that said pharmaceutical companies are not interested in curing disease. While not a fan of the industry, Chet knows that many people are alive today because of pharmaceuticals. But are they cured? That’s what he examines on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

A recent study examined the potential for arsenic poisoning if you eat brown rice. Dr. Chet looks at the study and tells us whether the results are meaningful or not on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Dr. Chet recently listened to a report on a study on the topic of pulmonary effusion that stopped him in his tracks. Pulmonary effusion is the topic of today’s Straight Talk on Health episode

Dr. Chet Zelasko considers himself an expert procrastinator. Just not about exercise. If you’ve ever said “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to do it” - Chet offers a few ideas that may help on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Does red yeast rice work to lower cholesterol? Dr.Chet clears up that question and more questions about health, nutrition, and exercise on this edition of Straight Talk on Health