Medical News of the Week - June 7th

Cyclospora Outbreak, Explosive Diarrhea, Coffee Benefits & This Week in Medicine

This week on The Unfiltered MD, Dr. Terry Simpson explains the rapidly growing Cyclospora outbreak, why "explosive diarrhea" has become the biggest infectious disease story of the week, how this microscopic parasite spreads through fresh produce, why yesterday's salad probably wasn't the culprit, and what actually works to prevent infection. He also reviews new research on coffee and liver health, the Mediterranean diet and dementia prevention, obesity treatment, GLP-1 medications, measles, vaccines, and the latest peptide controversy. Evidence-based medicine with a little Norwegian soccer and culinary humor mixed in. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe [https://www.drsimpson.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Did Fauci Lie to Congress? What Everyone Missed About Gain-of-Function

Senator Rand Paul says Anthony Fauci lied to Congress. Tulsi Gabbard says the United States funded dangerous gain-of-function laboratories around the world. As a former molecular virologist who performed one of the earliest gain-of-function experiments before becoming a surgeon, I read the grants, testimony, and supporting papers to answer one question: What do they actually say? In this episode of The Unfiltered MD, we explore gain-of-function research, NIH grant review, biosafety laboratories, Ebola preparedness, and why understanding the science matters more than the headlines. For more information go to my substack at drsimpson.com and subscribe there for details. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe [https://www.drsimpson.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Medical News of the Week of June 2

Dr Terry Simpson breaks down the week’s most important medical research in under 10 minutes. This week: why COVID vaccines protect your heart, how a $30 blood pressure cuff could save your life, what 21 years of diabetes research tells us about lifestyle, the surprising link between GLP-1 drugs and physical activity, new data about statins, hormone therapy, and Alzheimer’s blood tests. New episodes every week. In depth coverage, link,s and commentary at drsimpson.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe [https://www.drsimpson.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Hydration Hype:

Everyone seems to be selling hydration these days. Electrolyte packets, Himalayan salt, trace minerals, and powders that promise better energy, better performance, and better health. But do most people actually need them? In this episode of The Unfiltered MD, Dr. Terry Simpson looks at the evidence behind the hydration industry. We explore what the DASH-Sodium Trial taught us about salt and blood pressure, why sports scientists have been measuring sweat for decades, what Gatorade actually got right, and why glucose—not magnesium—is often the unsung hero of effective rehydration. Along the way we’ll separate physiology from marketing, explain when products like Pedialyte make sense, and discuss why many healthy people are spending money on a problem they don’t actually have. Your kidneys are smarter than most influencers. Let’s talk about it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe [https://www.drsimpson.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Peptides for People: The Difference Between Evidence and Hype

This week on Dr. Simpson: The Unfiltered MD, we explore the tale of two peptides. On one side are GLP-1 medications like Zepbound and Ozempic, which continue to show benefits far beyond weight loss, including promising findings in cancer risk, kidney disease, psoriasis, and arthritis. On the other side are the unproven peptides sold online and promoted by wellness influencers, gym bros, and even some physicians despite little evidence of safety or effectiveness. We also discuss why clinical trials matter, what Vioxx taught medicine about drug safety, declining alcohol consumption, measles, RSV vaccines, wildfire smoke, and why the same evidentiary standard should apply to every health claim. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe [https://www.drsimpson.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]