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Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
Dr. Bobby Dubois
60 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text Sign up for free newsletter here Summary: I walk you through the proposed shift away from universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination at birth, why it matters, what the evidence shows, and how parents can make a calm, informed choice—without reigniting every vaccine debate. Episode highlights I explain why hepatitis B is uniquely risky for babies: if infected early, up to 90% develop lifelong infection with later risks of cirrhosis and liver cancer. I also clarify that exposures ...
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Send us a text Sign up for free newsletter here Summary: I walk you through the proposed shift away from universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination at birth, why it matters, what the evidence shows, and how parents can make a calm, informed choice—without reigniting every vaccine debate. Episode highlights I explain why hepatitis B is uniquely risky for babies: if infected early, up to 90% develop lifelong infection with later risks of cirrhosis and liver cancer. I also clarify that exposures ...
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Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#59: The Great Cold Remedy Audit: What Actually Works
Send us a text Summary: I separate cold-season fact from folklore so you know what truly prevents colds, what (slightly) shortens them, what eases symptoms—and what to skip. Save money, feel better, and keep it simple. What we cover How common colds are and how long they last (2–3 per year on average; usually 5–7 days; cough can linger).Prevention audit: Vitamin C doesn’t prevent colds in the general population (Cochrane), though it helped in physically stressed groups; handwashing...
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6 days ago
15 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#58 The Great Hepatitis B Vaccine Controversy: What Does A Balanced View Reveal?
Send us a text Sign up for free newsletter here Summary: I walk you through the proposed shift away from universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination at birth, why it matters, what the evidence shows, and how parents can make a calm, informed choice—without reigniting every vaccine debate. Episode highlights I explain why hepatitis B is uniquely risky for babies: if infected early, up to 90% develop lifelong infection with later risks of cirrhosis and liver cancer. I also clarify that exposures ...
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4 weeks ago
15 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#57 Microplastics: potential problem with no easy solution
Send us a text Summary: Microplastics are showing up in our water, food, air—and in human tissues. In this episode, I unpack what the best studies actually show (and don’t), why risk is plausible but not proven, and the realistic steps you can take today without panic. In this episode, I cover: What microplastics are and why they’re everywhere—from packaging and clothing to tire dust—and why production is still projected to rise ~70% by 2040 (OECD). OECD+2 OECD+2The signal that caught ...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#56 Change exercise as you age?
Send us a text Exercise is the most powerful longevity tool we have, but after 50 the recovery curve, injury risk, and bone/muscle changes mean the smartest plan blends strength, power, impact, and slightly more recovery—so you can train hard without derailing progress. What we cover Why this matters now: record-setting older endurance athletes (and I’m racing at 69) show what’s possible—if we train wisely.The “aging triad”: loss of muscle (especially fast-twitch/power), bone density shifts (...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#55 The 5" food rule: safe to eat? Or misguided?
Send us a text Be honest—have you ever rescued a French fry from the floor? In this bite-size myth episode, I test the famous “5-second rule.” I walk through what actually transfers to your food (fast), when that matters, and why a little microbial exposure isn’t always the villain—while drawing a hard line for high-risk settings and situations. Key Topics & Takeaways The verdict meter: The 5-second rule is false—bacteria can transfer in <1 second. In a Rutgers lab study, juicy foods l...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#54 What are we to believe? (With Dr. Adam Cifu)
Send us a text Summary: I unpack why medicine sometimes reverses course—and how you can tell sound evidence from shiny anecdotes—with physician-author Dr. Adam Cifu of the University of Chicago and co-author of Ending Medical Reversal . Key topics & takeaways Why medicine “flips”: Plausible theories + observational data → premature guidelines; true answers require randomized trials. Classic examples: menopausal hormone therapy, early peanut avoidance, and stents for stable angina (LEAP tr...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#53: Ultra-Processed Foods: How Harmful and Why?
Send us a text I unpack what “ultra-processed” really means, why these foods are so easy to overeat, what the best evidence shows (including metabolic-ward studies), and how I personally navigate them without fear or perfectionism. Key topics & evidence (in plain English): What counts as “ultra-processed”? I walk through the NOVA system—useful, not perfect—and where borderline items (frozen meals, boxed mixes) fit. See an overview of NOVA classifications here . How we got here:...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#52: We can reduce our cancer risk
Send us a text Cancer is the second leading cause of death, and while it sparks fear for good reason, 40% of cases are preventable. In this episode, I outline six practical, evidence-based steps that can help reduce your risk. We begin by understanding which cancers are most common based on gender—breast, colon, and lung in women; prostate, colon, and lung in men. While some rare cancers (like pancreatic or ovarian) evoke greater fear, the focus here is on the ones we’re more likely to face a...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#51 Can Thinking Positively Cure Disease?
Send us a text Visit my website Can a positive mindset truly improve your health—or even help you beat disease? In this episode, Dr. Bobby and guest Sean McDevitt explore the evidence behind optimism, visualization, and prayer to uncover what really works. In today’s episode of Live Long and Well, Dr. Bobby is joined by fitness and life coach Sean McDevitt to explore whether positive thinking can influence health outcomes. They dive into both anecdotal and clinical evidence, starting with spo...
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3 months ago
27 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#50 Navigating Serious Illness: Eight Crucial Lessons
Send us a text Visit drbobbylivelongandwell.com to sign up for his free October 2nd workshop on how to focus your energy on the habits that truly improve health and longevity—without making it your full-time job. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Bobby reflects on his wife's cancer diagnosis and shares eight powerful lessons for anyone navigating the uncertainty of a serious illness. With insights from Dr. Helen Eshed, a board-certified gynecologic oncologist and Gail’s treating physician...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#49: What you eat effects how much you eat
Send us a text Join my first live wellness workshop on October 2 at 6 PM CT, where we’ll tackle the question: Does Health Need to be a Full-time Job? It's free. Sign up here. Can the type of food you eat influence how much you eat? In this episode, I explore how calorie density, texture, protein content, hydration, and even your perception of food can all affect fullness—and how understanding these levers can help you better manage your weight without feeling deprived. We start by revis...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#48: How to Live Long and Well Without Making Health a Full-Time Job
Send us a text Are you doing too much in the name of health? Between supplements, saunas, organic food, and brain games, wellness can feel like a second full-time job. In this episode, I help you filter the noise and focus on what really matters—so you can live long and well without losing your joy in the process. We break down: The true opportunity cost of wellness routines like cold plunges, meditation, and restrictive dietsThe Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) in health: How to get 80% of the...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#47 Do Organics Really Make You Healthier-Or Just Poorer?
Send us a text Organic food often sounds like a smarter, healthier choice—but is it really worth the extra cost? In this episode, we dig into the scientific evidence behind organic foods, pesticide risks, and whether you're buying better health or just paying for a better-sounding label. We begin by breaking down the steep price differences between organic and conventional food. According to the USDA, Americans spend roughly $1 trillion annually on food at home, averaging over $3,100 per pers...
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4 months ago
32 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#46 Why the US Spends So Much on Health Care
Send us a text Why are U.S. health care costs so high—and what does that mean for you and your family? In this episode, I dive into the real reasons behind America’s staggering health care bills. We start with a story that hits close to home—a $189,000 outpatient cancer surgery bill followed by $12,000-a-month immunotherapy—and I unpack how even with Medicare coverage, the pricing dynamics can feel shocking. Using my experience as a physician and health policy researcher, I explain why these ...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#46 Can we reduce our risk of stroke?
Send us a text We often hear about heart disease prevention, but stroke—a condition nearly as common and often more disabling—gets far less attention. In this episode, Dr. Bobby is joined by cardiologist Dr. Anthony Pearson to uncover what science really says about stroke prevention, the distinct types of strokes, and what practical steps you can take today to lower your risk. Together, they explore the two major types of stroke—ischemic and hemorrhagic—and explain why strokes caused by clots...
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5 months ago
39 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#45 Over Our Skis: Hype Beyond Evidence
Send us a text Dr. Bobby examines how legitimate medical treatments often get overextended into unproven health claims—why it happens, why it matters, and how to spot it. Building on last episode’s theme of health hype, this installment digs into examples where therapies with real medical uses (like vitamin C, B12, hyperbaric oxygen, and stem cell therapy) are being promoted far beyond what the evidence supports. Dr. Bobby unpacks the flawed logic of “theory plus anecdote plus expert equals e...
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5 months ago
24 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#44: Why So Much Hype in Health?
Send us a text Dr. Bobby unpacks the surge of health hype—from red light therapy to NAD⁺ boosters—and empowers listeners to stay curious yet skeptical using science-backed tools and critical thinking. Are claims like “boost your mitochondria” or “natural detox” real breakthroughs—or today’s version of snake oil? Dr. Bobby explores why health hype is everywhere, why we’re vulnerable to it, and how to sift compelling theories from proven treatments. He outlines examples of widely accepted belie...
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6 months ago
29 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#43 Small Changes, Big Impact
Send us a text Connect with Dr. Bobby What is your Health Type: find out here Provide feedback-answer just a few questions Six surprisingly simple actions mighty meaningfully improve your sleep, eating habits, and overall well-being—and how you can easily test them for yourself. We begin with two sleep-related tips. First, try lowering your bedroom temperature to under 70°F. In a small controlled trial, participants who slept on a cooling mattress fell asleep faster and reported b...
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6 months ago
21 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
#42 Let's Live to be 100. Do the Blue Zones guide the way?
Send us a text In this episode, I explore whether the famed Blue Zones offer genuine insights for longevity or if they’re more marketing myth than science, while highlighting what the evidence truly shows about living to 100. We begin by considering how many people actually reach 100. Currently, just 0.03% of Americans are centenarians, though this is expected to quadruple by 2054, with women comprising about 78% of that group (Pew Research). Globally, regions like Hong Kong show higher longe...
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6 months ago
22 minutes

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#41 Do I need to give up bacon to Live Long and Well?
Send us a text Send me feedback here Dr. Bobby begins with a walk through his local deli, which sparked a deeper investigation into what actually goes into processed meats. He outlines how processed meats are defined by the USDA as those altered through salting, curing, or smoking for preservation, dating back to Paleolithic food practices. The real concern, he explains, lies in compounds like nitrates (NO3) and nitrites (NO2), which can convert into nitrosamines, a group of chemicals p...
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7 months ago
31 minutes

Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
Send us a text Sign up for free newsletter here Summary: I walk you through the proposed shift away from universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination at birth, why it matters, what the evidence shows, and how parents can make a calm, informed choice—without reigniting every vaccine debate. Episode highlights I explain why hepatitis B is uniquely risky for babies: if infected early, up to 90% develop lifelong infection with later risks of cirrhosis and liver cancer. I also clarify that exposures ...