USA vs the World

USA vs the World

It’s been 250 years of being the best! The best national parks, the best novelty food containers at sports arenas, the best fireworks displays! America is the best at everything!...Or are we? This week on Health Wanted, we’re asking the question, when it comes to health, is U.S.A. number one? Plus - Flu shots are back on the menu for basic training. Is fancy genetic testing worth it? How much lead is in your toothpaste? Why does it take so long to get new sunscreen ingredients? Whatever happened to Zika babies? And the Sick of the Week. For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes. Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630! For more, visit https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/healthwanted.org [http://healthwanted.org] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

From the Archive: Fourth of July and Summertime Safety

While every holiday comes with the risk of dinner devolving into arguments about politics, the fourth of July comes with physical health risks as well. This week on Health Wanted, from hot dogs and heat to fireworks and alcohol: how to safely get the most out of your summer parties. Plus - Can you get ringworm from your pets? What causes the “asian glow” when drinking alcohol? Does viral load mean someone who’s sicker than you can make you sicker? Could a case of mono cause scarlet fever? Are people who say cilantro tastes like soap lying for attention? Can a little bit of butter before bed prevent panic attacks? For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes. Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630! For more, visit https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/healthwanted.org [http://healthwanted.org] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mosquitos

Itchy, itchy, scratchy, scratchy, ooh I got one down my back-y. Nothing takes the fun out of a lovely day outside like being eaten alive. This week on the Health Wanted, we’ve got the buzz on summer’s greatest pest: mosquitos. Plus - A new baby formula recall. Is orofacial myofunctional therapy real? Why don’t we give the shingles vaccine to people under 50? Is the barbell flu real? And New World screwworm is back! For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes [https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-mosquitos-round-two]. Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630! For more, visit https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/healthwanted.org [http://healthwanted.org] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

You Asked, Laurel Answered Part 2

We’re off for some much needed vacation, but fear not! We’re bringing you answers to some of our favorite questions you’ve asked and Laurel has answered, including: How scientific are personality tests? How dangerous is raw chicken? Is it safe to pee in an unflushed toilet? Does the Shingrix vaccine protect against cancer? How long can pathogens live on surfaces? Does taking melatonin lead to heart failure? And, should we all be testing our VO2 max? Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630. For more, visit healthwanted.org [http://healthwanted.org]. To support Health Wanted and other public media programming, visit wabe.org/give [https://www.wabe.org/give]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Cruises

The smell of salty air, the sun on your skin, the wind in your hair, the…gastrointestinal distress and lax criminal justice system. No, we’re not talking about a pirate’s life. This week on Health Wanted, we’re cruising for a bruising by laying out the potential hazards on one of America's favorite recreational activities: cruises. Plus - Does magnesium cure all? And why are there so many kinds? Do 1 in 6 people actually have long COVID? How much iron can you get from cooking with cast iron? And the Sick of the Week. For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes [https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-cruises]. Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630! For more, visit https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/healthwanted.org [http://healthwanted.org] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.