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You Asked, Laurel Answered Part 2
06/19/2026 | 16 mins.
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?
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Cruises
06/12/2026 | 52 mins.
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.
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Pride
06/05/2026 | 52 mins.
Pride month might be the perfect excuse to practice a glitter makeup look or dust off your rainbow colored shorts, but it’s also an important time to remember the trailblazers that contributed to health and science before there was a parade to attend.This week on Health Wanted, we’re checking off the next item on the gay agenda: celebrating the resiliency of the queer community.
Plus - Hantavirus and Ebola updates. Did someone make a mistake when calculating how many microplastics are in our bodies? What’s going on with mifepristone?
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!
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Wildfires
05/29/2026 | 51 mins.
Sometimes it may feel like the world is metaphorically on fire, but it’s important to remember that it’s also often literally on fire. This week on Health Wanted, we’re taking a look at the increasing impact of wildfires on both the environment and your personal health.
Plus - Is Parkinson’s more genetic or environmental? How often should you change your car’s HVAC filter? Is MAHA bringing back cancer? And what is going on with psychedelics as treatment?
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!
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Hantavirus and Ebola Update
05/22/2026 | 7 mins.
We had a phenomenal episode prepared for you today but sadly, circumstances beyond our control have had to delay it at the last minute. But don’t worry! There’s a lot of infectious disease business going on right now and you know Laurel would never leave you hanging, so here’s a bit of an update and overview on hantavirus and Ebola.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
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Health 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. A collaboration between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health. --- This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

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