Are we heading towards another global pandemic?

The CDC will stop testing for measles and mumps

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Zorba reacts to recent news [https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026/06/cdc-transitioning-away-measles-mumps-testing-00971176] that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to end federal diagnostic testing for measles and mumps. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!

Vitamin D during pregnancy is good for child's brain health | Ehlers-Danlos syndrome | Rosacea & Raynaud's | Sven & Ole Jokes

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Zorba digs into a new study that shows taking vitamin D during pregnancy can lead to better cognitive health for the child. He also helps a caller with questions about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. And he answers emails about rosacea, Raynaud's syndrome, and we get some listener-sourced Sven and Ole jokes. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!

Unproven stem cell treatments for children with Autism

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Zorba's thoughts on the rise [https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/12/autism-stem-cell-infusions-rfk-jr] in unproven, experimental, and expensive stem cell treatments for children with autism. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!

Kids Screen Time Warning from Surgeon General | Pain & Sleep | Green Lawn Police | Kid Jokes | Protein Powder | Quack Tales!

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Zorba deciphers the new warning from the Office of the Surgeon General regarding screen time limits for children. He helps out a listener whose chronic pain issues are affecting his sleep, and an emailer who has strong opinions about lawn chemicals. We hear a "kid joke" and a mosquito bite question from Karl's daughter, Zorba talks protein powder, and he digs into some 18th century quackery that paved the way for how doctors conduct clinical trials. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!

Full-body MRI Scan Trend | Peanut Allergies | Back Pain | Mom Jokes | Lemon Juice for Kidney Stones

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Elective full-body MRI scans are gaining popularity...Zorba discusses why this trend is not a good idea. He helps out a listener with questions about peanut allergies, and advises a listener who has questions about back pain. Zorba talks about drinking lemon juice to combat kidney stones, and we hear a mom joke from Karl's mom. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!