Health Wanted
WABEHealth Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host Laurel Bristow, MSc, draws on her experience as an infectious disease researcher and epidemiologist to cover everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceHealth & Fitness | |||
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In 1968, biologist Paul Ehrlich cautioned that by the 1980s we’d see hundreds of millions of people starving to death due to overpopulation. Turns out… he was a bit off. This week on Health Wanted, the so-called “fertility crisis” is creating a panic... more
Formula recall. What to do if you need to buy health insurance on the ACA market place? What’s the status of Long COVID research? Do COVID infections in pregnancy cause autism? Are we getting enough protein?
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After a month of Halloween-themed shows, everyone is probably a little tired of talking about dying. Finally, it’s time to start LIVING. Maybe FOREVER. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow is looking at the field of longevity science to se... more
Put on your favorite medieval tavern playlist, check yourself for signs of pestilence, and bring out your dead. This week on Health Wanted, we’re rounding out our month of Halloween horrors by talking about the original plague: THE PLAGUE. We’ll also... more
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Laurel Bristow is one of the coolest nerds I know. Her casual yet authoritative style is fun to listen to. I enjoy the humor. I always learned something. great show!
Apple Podcasts5Knitpam
United States8 months ago - Fun podcast
It’s perfect for people that like learning about men medicine in best parts is, where do you have to talk about the gross stuff that’s my favorite part
Apple Podcasts5B.b.b.b.vUnited States8 months ago - Consequential and Comical
Informative, funny, disarming and easy to digest. Being the ball of anxiety I am, I REALLY appreciate Laurel’s brand of expertise with a side of humor. She really breaks things down in a way that anyone can understand AND not lose their minds over. I think this pod is going to be incredibly important and we move through a new normal where our government is attempts to replace and silence public health experts.
Apple Podcasts5Audible GleamUnited States10 months ago Guests be Sus - I have been a fan of (and following) Laurel since the pre-pandi days when she was known as KingGutterBaby. She's whip smart + absolutely on it - I still believe she is all of that.
My issue is with the guests - blatently incorrect information should be edited out. The guest on the most recent episode (re: supplements + wellness), proported a specific MD to be a grifter, when that is wholly false.
I tried to contact the show to no avail. Subscribe at your own risk. :(
Podcast Addict4a year agosoverystacy- Best Podcast in the Universe
When I started listening to this podcast, I was basically a beached whale with a vape stuck in its blowhole. I always thought that “health” was doing chin-ups while my neighbor’s mom made fun of me. Now, thanks to Laurel, I just signed up for my first “10K” and I drink water instead of just hot apple cider out of a long wooden ladle. Is this the best podcast in the universe? Yes. How do I know? *does chin-up without crying*
Apple Podcasts5MudflapScottyUnited Statesa year ago
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This series focuses on critical public health issues, trending topics, and scientific insights that are pertinent to contemporary health discussions. The engaging host mixes humor with expertise, addressing a diverse range of subjects from the opioid crisis to the implications of advertising in the pharmaceutical industry. Through expert interviews and audience interactions, listeners gain practical knowledge that is easily digestible while also being scientifically grounded. This podcast is notable for its informal yet informative approach, making complex health topics accessible and relatable to the general audience.
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Health Wanted launched a year ago and published 71 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Health Wanted include:
1. Tom Frieden
2. Adelaide Miarinjara
3. Mary Roach
4. Daniel Becker
5. Dr. Roger Byard
6. Barry Koch
7. Jason Zamer
8. Dr. Seema Lakdawala
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