We have a pretty heavy topic here at the deli today, but it is well worth the discussion. To help keep us on track, we have a special guest, Abby Young! Abby is a pediatric and OB/GYN nurse with years of experience working with pregnant and postpartum patients. Oh, and she also happens to be Mark’s wife! Join Mark and Abby as they talk about this very serious topic...and Mike will also be there to third wheel.

Mike, Mark, and producer Andrew are still on location at the Canadian Lakes Pharmacy and now they are discussing cholesterol. Again, Mike is the guinea pig for the test, so buckle up and learn more about lipoproteins! Also, find out...is high cholesterol bad? And what is the difference between HDL and LDL?

In this episode, Mike takes the lead in discussing Lyme Disease with Mark. Is it transmitted from any kind of tick or should we be more worried about certain types of ticks? In fact, there are many types of ticks and the answer may surprise you. Do you want to stay safe when outdoors? Listen to learn tips and hear stories from Mike and Mark.

In this episode, Mike and Mark meet with Pharmacist Brent Beemer of Canadian Lakes Pharmacy. Then, joined by producer Andrew, they move onto the main topic of the day: Blood Pressure - and Mike's stress level is high. He shows off his guns (because we have video this week) and takes one for the team. Mark talks about potential risk factors and the team discusses Mike's impending doom.

Have you ever had a violent case of the poops? There's a high likelihood that was caused by our friend norovirus! Join Mike, Ben, and producer Andrew as they discuss one of the most common causes of infectious diarrhea in the United States. What is it? How is it treated? How can I avoid it? All this and more in this week's episode of The Health Deli!

Mike and Mark discuss student mental health after COVID-19 with Dr. Bill Pink, Ferris State University's 19th president.

Mark, Ben, and Mike are back talking about one of our most requested topics, marijuana! Join us as Mark recounts the history of using marijuana for medicinal purposes. Can marijuana really be used to treat everything!? Are there any proven side effects? Listen in to find out!

You had questions, we try to have answers! Join Mark, Ben, and Mike as they answer some questions written by our listeners. Is the placebo effect real? What is the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria? Is there a risk when washing your hands too much? Get the answer to all of these and more in this week's episode!

DISCLAIMER: This episode uses specific anatomical terms when referencing the prostate, location of the prostate, etc.

We all asked Mike to stop talking about prostates, but he could not be contained. Instead, he decides to make an entire episode about them! Join Ben, Mark, and producer Andrew as they try to reel Mike in. On the bright side, maybe we'll all learn a little something about men's health along the way!

Oh no, we accidentally asked Ben about antibiotics, and he took off like a rocket ship! Join Mike and Andrew as they try to contain Ben’s excitement. In this episode, the gang will talk about the dangers of overusing antibiotics, the ominously named “post-antibiotic era”, and what we can do to stop it.