Before 2015, the standard recommendation was to protect infants and babies from allergies. As a result, parents were told to avoid feeding nuts and other potential foods that cause allergic responses to children. Was that a good idea? We’ll look at an update on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The new year approaches and it’s time to start planning for how you’re going to address your health and fitness. Do you have Weight to lose? Strength to gain? Blood pressure to lower? Dr. Chet will give you a process to follow and a research update on melatonin on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

A particular sugar alcohol has been in the news. Research has questioned its use in many products as a sweetener due to a potential impact on the cardiovascular system. Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at the research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

There have been a couple of interesting basic research studies on nutrients that have an impact on several health conditions. Without this basic science, the cures of tomorrow may never happen. Dr. Chet covers these and gives a couple of other updates on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Years ago, scientists attempted to provide a partial solution to the rise in degenerative diseases like cardiovascular disease, and factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It didn’t go very far, but it’s back. Dr. Chet shares what researchers found on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Dr. Chet Zelsako tries to stay current on health news by checking in on the research that’s been reported. He decided to listen to a variety of other health-related podcasts to see what they are saying. Dr. Chet tells us what he found on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Michigan and the rest of the country have a problem with PFAS and other forever chemicals. Do they really last forever in our body? Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about the latest research and also gives an update on why you might need an exit strategy if you’re going to use a new diet or weight loss medication. That’s all ahead on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

A recent study has suggested that Body Mass Index is an antiquated way to assess mortality risk. They propose a simple instrument you may already have in your home that may assess percentage body fat that they claim is a better tool to assess mortality risk. We’ll check it out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.

A recent study has created interest in lithium as a potential contributor to brain health. Dr. Chet looks at why this metal has scientists and clinicians eagerly awaiting further research on its potential benefits for your brain on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The leadership of the FDA has decided to put cautionary statements on a commonly used over-the-counter pain reliever and expand the use of another form of vitamin medication without supporting research. Dr. Chet Zelasko looks into the facts on this edition of Straight Talk on Health