Losing weight and maintaining the weight loss seems impossible. An obesity researcher said that it is impossible without the current types of medications. Is that so? Dr. Chet Zelasko shares his thoughts on the topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about his own journey through cataract surgery and with glaucoma. Then introduces the focus of this season of the show: increasing “healthspan.”

Researchers used medical databases from two different countries to demonstrate the potential benefits of Vitamin D on long-term COVID symptoms. Dr. Chet Zelasko covers that and a couple of things on food, supplements, and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans with much fanfare. The question is, are they really that different from past editions? The American Heart Association has also released a new app to determine your risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Chet Zelasko covers both items on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

What’s your question? That’s what Dr. Chet Zelasko would ask every expert that analyzes research studies to consider before they comment on them. Dr. Chet shares his question with you, and talks about another study on drinking coffee, on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

It seems like there are more carbonated drinks on store shelves than ever before in every imaginable flavor, some with alcohol. Does all this carbonation impact the strength of your bones? Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Why is it difficult to maintain weight loss? The concept of “starvation mode” has been used to explain why the body demands to return to its previous weight. A version of that known as Adaptive Thermogenesis may also have a role. Dr. Chet looks at this issue on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

We’ve just sprung ahead to Daylight time. While it seems to have its proponents, there is a growing push to just pick Standard or Daylight time and stay there. Are there health factors to consider? Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at that and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Today, Dr. Chet Zelasko explores why the term “snake oil” is used to talk about dietary supplements. He also looks at a study on coffee consumption and atrial fibrillation (AFib). Does coffee cause AFib episodes? Dr. Chet takes a look on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The first paper Dr. Chet ever wrote for recording was about Vitamin D. It was a primer on everything you need to know on the topic. On this edition of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet presents the paper again, updated with the latest research