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Dr. Terry Simpson - The Unfiltered MD
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Join Dr. Terry Simpson, a surgeon, scientist, and myth-buster, as he breaks down current medical news, health trends, and the latest science—without the hype. From influenza to nutrition, longevity to the latest health fads, Dr. Simpson cuts through misinformation with evidence-based insights and a touch of humor.
Expect sharp takes on medical myths, deep dives into emerging research, and occasional call-outs of hucksters pushing junk science. Whether it's the latest diet trend, vaccine updates, or a celebrity health claim, Dr. Simpson gives you straight answers without the nonsense.
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Medical News of the Week of June 2
4d ago00:09:21Tap to summarizeDr Terry Simpson breaks down the week’s most important medical research in under 10 minutes. This week: why COVID vaccines protect your heart, how a $30 blood pressure cuff could save your life, what 21 years of diabetes research tells us about lifestyle, the surprising link between GLP-1 drugs and physical activity, new data about statins, hormone therapy, and Alzheimer’s blood tests. New episodes every week. In depth coverage, link,s and commentary at drsimpson.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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Hydration Hype:
1w ago00:08:49Tap to summarizeEveryone seems to be selling hydration these days. Electrolyte packets, Himalayan salt, trace minerals, and powders that promise better energy, better performance, and better health. But do most people actually need them?In this episode of The Unfiltered MD, Dr. Terry Simpson looks at the evidence behind the hydration industry. We explore what the DASH-Sodium Trial taught us about salt and blood pressure, why sports scientists have been measuring sweat for decades, what Gatorade actually got right, and why glucose—not magnesium—is often the unsung hero of effective rehydration.Along the way we’ll separate physiology from marketing, explain when products like Pedialyte make sense, and discuss why many healthy people are spending money on a problem they don’t actually have.Your kidneys are smarter than most influencers. Let’s talk about it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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Peptides for People: The Difference Between Evidence and Hype
2w ago00:12:58Tap to summarizeThis week on Dr. Simpson: The Unfiltered MD, we explore the tale of two peptides. On one side are GLP-1 medications like Zepbound and Ozempic, which continue to show benefits far beyond weight loss, including promising findings in cancer risk, kidney disease, psoriasis, and arthritis. On the other side are the unproven peptides sold online and promoted by wellness influencers, gym bros, and even some physicians despite little evidence of safety or effectiveness. We also discuss why clinical trials matter, what Vioxx taught medicine about drug safety, declining alcohol consumption, measles, RSV vaccines, wildfire smoke, and why the same evidentiary standard should apply to every health claim. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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Medical News of the Week - June 7th
3w ago00:20:05Tap to summarizeThis week we talk about the Screw worm coming back to the US - and yes, it isn’t pretty. A viral update and what virus I am worried about in the world cup, as well as some good news about pancreatic cancer - finally. All this and nothing more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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Medical News of the Week, June 1, 2026
4w ago00:11:25Tap to summarizeThis week on Dr. Simpson Unfiltered, we lead with the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa and ask a larger question: why do we spend billions preparing for public health emergencies if we’re reluctant to use the systems we built? Dr. Simpson examines the U.S. response, the controversy over a proposed Ebola facility in Kenya, and why specialized biocontainment units at places like Emory and Nebraska exist for moments exactly like this.Also this week: an experimental gene-editing treatment that may permanently lower LDL cholesterol after a single infusion, new evidence suggesting long COVID may be far more common than official estimates, the FDA’s review of reports of child deaths following COVID vaccination, and research showing that better cardiovascular health is associated with lower risk of severe COVID infection.From outbreak preparedness to cutting-edge genetic medicine, Dr. Simpson separates evidence from headlines and explains what these stories mean for patients, physicians, and the future of public health.Data beats dogma. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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May 24 News of the Week
May 2400:09:24Tap to summarizeThis week on The Unfiltered MD: Ebola spreads through Central Africa as the U.S. ramps up airport screening, new studies link fatty liver and diabetes to heart disease and dementia, teens lose sleep to midnight scrolling, wildfire smoke may be affecting more than your lungs, and researchers question whether extreme endurance exercise and common supplements are helping us as much as we think. Modern disease is increasingly a story of systems under stress — and medicine is finally catching up. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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News of the Week May 17
May 1700:14:03Tap to summarizeEbola has broken out of the villages and is now in major cities in Africa. Pancreatic cancer has a breakthough that has doubled the lifespan of the patients. And walking 8500 steps allows people to maintain weight loss - good for GLP-1 users. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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I'm a weight loss surgeon, and I take a GLP-1
May 1700:55:15Tap to summarizeDr. Simpson Unfiltered MD: My Zepbound Journey (50 lbs Down), Food Noise, Side Effects & GLP-1 FactsIn the first episode of Dr. Simpson Unfiltered MD, weight loss surgeon Dr. Simpson and his producer April discuss his personal experience taking Zepbound for about a year and a half, including his fear of needles, a 50‑pound weight loss, minimal side effects, improved sleep, reduced “food noise,” decreased alcohol interest, refined taste for food and coffee, and lower measured stress. He shares his long history of weight fluctuations and diets, why he didn’t pursue bariatric surgery for himself, and explains GLP‑1 history and testing, including the Gila monster connection and long-standing clinical data. They address common concerns such as constipation/diarrhea, nausea, bone and muscle loss with weight loss, gallbladder disease vs pancreatitis risk, “Ozempic face,” thyroid cancer fears, and cautions about compounded GLP‑1s, emphasizing seeing an obesity medicine specialist and registered dietitian. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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Food Engineering
May 1400:12:42Tap to summarizeFood engineering isn’t all bad - this is from my other podcast - FORK U. If you don’t subscribe to it, here is from our latest episode. I hope you enjoy it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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Hanta Virus - the next pandemic/ nope
May 900:10:53Tap to summarizeA cruise ship outbreak. A newly sequenced Andes hantavirus strain. Social media panic. In this episode of The Unfiltered MD, Dr. Terry Simpson explains what the latest hantavirus sequencing actually shows — and what it does not.Why do some viruses mutate constantly while others remain remarkably stable? What is the “rule of six” in measles? Why do influenza and COVID boosters need updating while measles vaccines continue working decade after decade? And how do tiny molecular changes in viral surface proteins determine whether a virus can unlock a human cell?Dr. Simpson walks through the biology of viral mutations, receptor binding, purifying selection, zoonotic spillover, and why the shrinking world makes future pandemics inevitable — even if this hantavirus outbreak probably is not the next one.This is not panic.This is preparedness. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe
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