A Valentine for Public Health

From past to present, public health has driven essential progress, leaving a positive impact on our health and our hearts. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Lisa Waddell, MD, talk about advancements in public health and the importance of addressing risk factors to improve heart health.

Bristow answers questions on a variety of topics in the Q&A, including the impact of medications on sexual arousal, menthol cigarettes, ZYNS, a blog linking vaccines and autism, and ashwagandha. Then, Sick of the Week breaks down the recent tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City, KS.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the Show Notes.

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