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 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...
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...
