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Health Wanted

Health Wanted

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Summary

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.

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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.

2026 WABE Studios, 2024. Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
Episodes
  • Blood

    Blood
    Oct 30 2026

    Oh, hang on here real quick; my mouth is dry. Let me get a quick sip here…of your blood, ya science-loving virgin! Ha-HA I’m just goofing. This week on Health Wanted, we’re celebrating Halloween by staying young and beautiful forever! Or maybe we’re purging ourselves of evil. Or making an unbreakable pact! Any way you slice it… It's all about bloooooood!

    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? Click here, email it to HealthWanted@WABE.org, or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

    For more, visit healthwanted.org

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    19 mins
  • Interview: Blood

    Interview: Blood
    Oct 30 2026

    We talk with Dr. Allan Doctor about what happens in our bodies when we lose too much blood and how artificial blood may be a stopgap for people experiencing blood loss who can’t get to a hospital quick enough for a transfusion.

    Have a question for Laurel? Click here, email it to HealthWanted@WABE.org, or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

    For more, visit healthwanted.org

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    19 mins
  • The Q&A: Freight lines, overnight delivery services, and the impact AVs have on public health

    The Q&A: Freight lines, overnight delivery services, and the impact AVs have on public health
    Oct 30 2026

    What is the impact on public health when freight lines and overnight delivery services switch to AVs? How often do you need to clean the water tank of a coffee machine? Should I be bracing for higher premiums and deductibles? And our 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? Click here, email it to HealthWanted@WABE.org, or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

    For more, visit healthwanted.org

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    14 mins
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