Dr. Chet recently listened to a report on a study on the topic of pulmonary effusion that stopped him in his tracks. Pulmonary effusion is the topic of today’s Straight Talk on Health episode

Dr. Chet Zelasko considers himself an expert procrastinator. Just not about exercise. If you’ve ever said “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to do it” - Chet offers a few ideas that may help on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Does red yeast rice work to lower cholesterol? Dr.Chet clears up that question and more questions about health, nutrition, and exercise on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Dr. Chet was recently asked about a stem cell procedure to treat lower back pain, a question that has eluded his attention for some time now. Today he gives a basic primer on stem cells on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

As we proceed into the spring, the changes we wanted to make may not be progressing as well as we would like. Maybe another approach is desirable. Dr. Chet Zelasko gives a personal update and then offers you some options as you try to change your lifestyle to get healthy and fit - on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Sleep is so beneficial for rest and to restore our bodies. But some people just don’t know how much sleep they need. Dr. Chet gives you the rundown on what scientists call short sleepers on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

You may have never heard of it, but it has probably impacted the products you hear about from gurus and influencers who promote them. Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a close look at scienceploitation on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Brushing your teeth, flossing, and getting regular dental check-ups. Do you forget to do those things? Maybe if you did them, you wouldn’t forget them. Find out the relationship between the microbiome in your mouth and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

It’s a new season of the Straight Talk on Health podcast. This season Dr. Chet will focus on topics like the best diet to help protect your brain, he’ll continue to look at current health research to see what’s relevant, and he’ll discuss optimal body weight for height. Today he looks at whether carbonated water can help you in your weight loss efforts

Questions about Vitamin B12 are usually about methylcobalomin versus cyanocobalamin. But Dr. Chet Zelasko recently got some questions about having elevated vitamin B12 in blood tests. Can it be hazardous to your health? He checks it out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health