Health Wanted

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Must-Know Public Health Info Every Friday on Health Wanted

Health Wanted is a weekly podcast from Rollins and WABE that breaks down the science behind trending topics. Show host Laurel Bristow and guest experts explain everything from extreme heat to vaccine hesitancy to Ozempic with clarity and credibility. 

Tune in every Friday at 1 p.m. on WABE, your local public radio station, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Now Available on a Station Near You

Health Wanted is now available for distribution to public radio stations nationwide through a partnership with Pulitzer Prize-winning public media organization, PRX.

Listen to Health Wanted on your local station!

Laurel Bristow

About the Host

With a background in infectious disease research and science communication, Laurel Bristow develops public-facing science education through social media at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public health—focusing on promoting and strengthening trust in public health information.

Previous Episodes

Find all of Laurel's sources and audience Q&As in the show notes.

More show notes
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Health Wanted: Defending Moms

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 Want, we’re defending moms.

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Health Wanted: Cannabis

Cannabis! Is it bad for you? Is it good for you? Better than alcohol? And how does it seem to be EVERYWHERE…even in states where you know it’s illegal?

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Health Wanted: Cars

This week on Health Wanted, we’re putting the pedal to the metal to talk about how your whip may be impacting your wellness.

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