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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, June 1, 2026
5d 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
2w ago00:09:24Tap 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
3w ago00:14:03Tap 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
3w ago00:55:15Tap 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
3w ago00:12:42Tap 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
4w ago00:10:53Tap 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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Cancer isn't from the Vaccine
May 400:06:37Tap to summarizeCancer isn’t “suddenly exploding”—and it didn’t start with vaccines. The data shows a decades-long trend, a pandemic backlog of delayed diagnoses, and something far more important: we’re actually getting better at treating cancer. From targeted therapies to early mRNA breakthroughs, survival is improving—even in diseases that used to be a death sentence. This episode breaks down the myth of “turbo cancer,” the real drivers behind rising diagnoses, and why fear-based narratives are getting in the way of real care. 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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Lean Mass, Bone Loss & the GLP-1 Panic
Apr 1600:11:40Tap to summarizeThe internet says GLP-1 drugs are stealing your muscle. That “up to 40% lean mass loss” is supposed to scare you. But here’s the problem: it’s not new, it’s not unique, and it’s not what they say it is.In this episode, Dr. Terry Simpson breaks down what really happens to lean body mass during weight loss—whether it’s diet, surgery, or medications like semaglutide. He explains why glycogen and water get mislabeled as “muscle loss,” why severe protein deficiency is actually rare, and why most people naturally move more—and get stronger—after losing weight.Then we tackle bone: why some bone loss is a normal adaptation to carrying less weight, what actually causes osteoporosis, and why staying active matters far more than clinging to excess pounds out of fear.And yes—we take on the “gym bro” narrative that GLP-1s are dangerous unless you follow their program. (Spoiler: that’s not evidence, that’s marketing.)If you’ve heard the panic, this is the episode that puts it back into physiology. 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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GLP-1 vs Carnivore
Mar 1400:07:09Tap to summarizeIf you are on a GLP-1 and talk about it, the carnivore crowd will attack your choices. There is a reason why. Carnivores have an ecosystem built around supplements, coaching, and etc. This is the story of how Carnivore started, and that it isn’t really a diet based in science - it is based in commerce 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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This Week in Medicine -
Feb 2200:08:34Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.drsimpson.comMeasles cases surge as vaccination gaps widen. Colon cancer rises in younger adults. GLP-1 lawsuits reshape access. Deepfake doctors spread misinformation. This week, we connect the science, policy, and what you can actually do.
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