Zorba Paster On Your Health

This week Zorba and Tom offer up tips on how not to get sick from eating takeout food, and they discuss a study suggesting that e-cigarettes may help smoking cessation. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Summer Squash with Basil and Garlic!

This week Zorba and Tom talk about 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 a study suggesting we may get a better workout if we exercise outdoors, and they discuss the health effects of showing smoking in movies. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Chickpea Curry.

This week 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 Sweet & Sour Chicken Rice Bowl!

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.

This week 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 was tainted by influence from the alcohol industry, and they look at how bad data collection in the New England Journal of Medicine study on the Mediterranean Diet should be interpreted. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce!

Zorba and Tom look at a study suggesting nighttime screen use can disturb sleep, and they talk about how being social in older age can help slow brain aging. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Grilled Peaches with Burrata

This week Zorba and Tom talk about a study showing a possible link between pesticides and ALS, and they weigh in on the new FDA nutritional food labels. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Salmon & Black Bean Tostadas!

This week Zorba and Tom dole out helpful tips on navigating an emergency room situation, and they discuss a new study that links NSAIDs with increased heart risks. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Malaysian Potato Salad!

This week Zorba and Tom talk about how telemedicine is changing the medical care industry. And how the FDA is considering defining "natural" foods. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Mediterranean Portabella Burgers!

This week Zorba and Tom look at a study suggesting one hour of running can add seven hours to your life, and they discuss a new study that links drinking diet soda with an increased dementia risk. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Spicy Lentil Soup.

This week Zorba and Tom look at a study equating cleaner air to fewer lung issues in children, and they discuss “The Dirty Dozen” -- a list of the most pesticide-contaminated fruits and veggies. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Beet Salad with Mushrooms, Goat Cheese and Arugula !

This week Zorba and Tom discuss a study showing the effect of affluence and environment on life expectancy, and they look at a study showing that much of the foods Americans eat are ultra-processed. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Pulled Chicken Sliders with Apple-Jicama Relish!

This week Zorba and Tom discuss a study showing that fitness tracker gadgets may not be accurate, and a new study about caffeine and heart palpitations. Plus, they share a healthy and delicious recipe for a Mediterranean Rice Noodle Bowl!