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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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...
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...
Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
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...
