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Hantavirus and Ebola Update
2026-05-22 | 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.
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The Pill
2026-05-15 | 51 mins.
Everybody put on your party hats and grab a slice of cake. It’s a birthday party for the births that never were. This week on Health Wanted, we’re celebrating a very merry un-birthday in the truest sense, because May 9 was the 66th anniversary of the FDA approving the first oral birth control pill, a divisive medication people still love to hate.
Plus - Is mushroom tea worth the hype? Can you get enough fiber from supplements alone? And a whole lot of hantavirus.
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 [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
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Mother's Day
2026-05-08 | 52 mins.
Moms! They do so much for their children, but somehow, according to everyone else's opinion, all of it is terrible and wrong. As Mother’s Day approaches, we wanted to say thank you to all our moms for doing their best by presenting data to silence the haters.
This week on Health Wanted…we’re defending moms.
Plus - Do GLPs have anything to do with why people are drinking less? What exactly is a “gut biofilm?” What’s the deal with hantavirus? And the tick (opps I mean “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? Send it to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
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Fashion and Health
2026-05-01 | 52 mins.
While celebs and their stylists prepare to make an impression at the Met Gala, we’re preparing for what I like to call the “Code Met” Gala. This week on Health Wanted…we have a passion for surgical fashion.
Plus - Are roundabouts bad for pedestrian safety? Are “whole grain” foods just as bad as refined flour? Should we be rethinking cremation?
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 [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
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Testosterone
2026-04-24 | 52 mins.
Hey men! Are you feeling as manly as you could be? Do you have enough man juice flowing through your veins? Did you know hormones aren’t just for girls anymore? They’re manly! This week on Health Wanted…Are you man enough to learn about testosterone therapy?!?
Plus - Is ivermectin effective against head lice? What should you look for in electrolytes? Does the phrase “GLP-1 Like” mean anything? Why is there so much pollen? 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.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit healthwanted.org
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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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