
Location:
United States
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
Wisconsin and the World.
Language:
English
Episodes
Common low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, Facial thermal imaging and AI accurately predict presence of coronary artery disease, Couscous with Chickpeas and Roasted Vegetables
7/2/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss how a common low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, and they look at how facial thermal imaging and AI can accurately predict […]
Duration:00:52:59
Medicinal cannabis can relieve cancer pain and curb and opioid use, How artificial intelligence may change medicine, Cobb salad wraps
6/25/2025
This week the hosts look at research that shows medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and curb total meds and opioid use, and they discuss how artificial intelligence may change medicine. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for Cobb salad wraps.
Duration:00:52:56
Study finds Ozempic cuts risk of chronic kidney disease complications, Epidurals linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth, Moroccan Fava Bean Soup
6/20/2025
This week Zorba and Karl look at new research that shows Ozempic cuts the risk of chronic kidney disease complications, and they discuss new research that supports epidurals are linked […]
Duration:00:52:59
Kids’ breakfast cereals have been getting more unhealthy, New blood test checks for Alzheimer’s, Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter
6/11/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss how kids' breakfast cereals are getting less healthy, and they talk about the new blood test that reportedly checks for Alzheimer's risk. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Pan-seared steak with garlic butter.
Duration:00:52:55
Ditching the smartphone for a “dumb” phone, New study supports psilocybin’s potential as an antidepressant, One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
6/4/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss why some people are ditching their smart phones in favor of "dumb" phones, and they look a new research that supports psilocybin's potential use as an antidepressant. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta.
Duration:00:52:53
Sports participation may ward off childhood mental ill health, Long working hours may alter brain structure, Alaskan Chowder
5/29/2025
This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing physical activity and organized sports participation may ward off childhood mental ill health, and they look at research that found working long hours may alter brain structure. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Alaskan Chowder.
Likelihood of kids smoking and vaping linked to social media use, Zorba talks E-bikes, Pulled Pork Sliders
5/22/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss how social media use is linked to kids and young people vaping and smoking, and Dr. Zorba talks about E-bikes and how they are changing the way we bike. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Pulled Pork Sliders.
Ultraprocessed food may increase your chance of an early death, Brisk walking pace may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, Spring Salad with Goat Cheese
5/15/2025
This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing ultraprocessed foods will increase your chance of an early death, and they look at research that found brisk walking pace plus time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Spring Salad with Goat Cheese.
CT scans may be more harmful than previously thought, Intermittent fasting may be better than calorie counting, Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
5/8/2025
This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing CT scans may be more harmful than previously thought, and they look at research that found intermittent fasting was better than calorie counting for weight loss. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl.
New nutrition guidelines call for less salt and sugar in school meals, Simple isometric exercises can lower blood pressure, Crispy Mushroom Risotto
5/1/2025
This week Zorba and Karl discuss the new nutrition guidelines that put less sugar and salt in school meals, and they look at a simple exercise that can reduce your blood pressure. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Crispy Mushroom Risotto.