Show Notes
We’re off for some much needed vacation, but fear not! We’re bringing you answers to some of our favorite questions you’ve asked and Laurel has answered, including: How scientific are personality tests? How dangerous is raw chicken? Is it safe to pee in an unflushed toilet? Does the Shingrix vaccine protect against cancer? How long can pathogens live on surfaces? Does taking melatonin lead to heart failure? And, should we all be testing our VO2 max? Have a question for Laurel? Send it to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630. For more, visit healthwanted.org. To support Health Wanted and other public media programming, visit wabe.org/give. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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