Dr. Terry Simpson - The Unfiltered MD

This week on The Unfiltered MD , Dr. Terry Simpson explains the rapidly growing Cyclospora outbreak, why "explosive diarrhea" has become the biggest infectious disease story of the week, how this microscopic parasite spreads through fresh produce, why yesterday's salad probably wasn't the culprit, and what actually works to prevent infection. He also reviews new research on coffee and liver health...

Senator Rand Paul says Anthony Fauci lied to Congress. Tulsi Gabbard says the United States funded dangerous gain-of-function laboratories around the world. As a former molecular virologist who performed one of the earliest gain-of-function experiments before becoming a surgeon, I read the grants, testimony, and supporting papers to answer one question: What do they actually say? In this episode o...

Dr 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 episode...

Everyone 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...

This 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...

This 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

This 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...

This 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. Moder...

Ebola 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

Dr. Simpson Unfiltered MD: My Zepbound Journey (50 lbs Down), Food Noise, Side Effects & GLP-1 Facts In 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,” d...

Food 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

A 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...

Cancer 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...

The 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 wat...

If 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 b...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.drsimpson.com Measles 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.

Colon cancer used to be considered a disease of older adults. Not anymore. After the deaths of actors like James Van Der Beek and Chadwick Boseman in their early 40s, many are asking why colorectal cancer is increasing in younger people. In this episode of Dr. Simpson Unfiltered , Dr. Terry Simpson explains the rise in early-onset colon cancer, the role of obesity, insulin resistance, IGF-1, infla...

This week on Dr. Simpson Unfiltered, I take a hard look at what medicine is — and what it isn’t. From the Peter Attia controversy and the responsibilities that come with medical training, to measles outbreaks threatening U.S. elimination status, pediatric vaccine failures, and why men develop heart disease years earlier than women, this episode is about duty, humility, and trust. Medicine isn’t bu...

This week on Dr. Simpson Unfiltered , we take on the uncomfortable truth of modern medicine: colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer killer in Americans under 50, heart disease still dominates despite powerful tools we underuse, and misinformation continues to cause real harm — from pregnancy fears to vaccine confusion. We also confront the new reality that millions now turn to AI for medical...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.drsimpson.com * Every few years, nutrition gets a new graphic—and a new claim of discovery. This year it’s the “reverse food pyramid.” In this episode of Dr. Simpson: The Unfiltered MD , Dr. Terry Simpson breaks down why the new Dietary Guidelines don’t represent new science, why saturated fat is being quietly rehabilitated without...

This week, the virus didn’t win — the committee did. Dr. Terry Simpson opens with a personal look at the rollback of the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns — a policy that ignores decades of data from Alaska showing infants catch hepatitis B from caregivers, not just mothers. Then, updates on vaccines that save lives: shingles shots that protect the brain, and HPV vaccines that may erase an entire c...

Dr. Terry Simpson takes aim at the CDC’s shocking rollback on vaccine science, as the agency quietly softens its stance on the debunked vaccine–autism myth. This week, a new flu variant emerges, measles returns, and NIH funding for real science dries up. Plus, nearly 90% of people with life-threatening genetic high cholesterol don’t even know they have it — including Dr. Simpson himself. No music....

In this episode of The Unfiltered MD , Dr. Terry Simpson breaks down the CDC’s stunning new claim that the statement “vaccines do not cause autism” is not evidence-based — a position that contradicts decades of science. Dr. Simpson explains how this shift follows the same six-step pattern used by con artists everywhere: undermine experts, speak in absolutes, weaponize jargon, oversimplify complex...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.drsimpson.com What happens when the Formula 1 engines inside your cells start behaving like a tired 1974 Karmann Ghia? In this episode, Dr. Terry Simpson breaks down the real science of mitochondria, why they age, how they sabotage your energy, and why RFK Jr. definitely cannot diagnose mitochondrial dysfunction by looking at teenag...

This week in medicine: a new antibody drops heart-attack risk by 25 percent, teens are vaping like it’s a TikTok trend, the Mediterranean diet wins yet again, and the GLP-1 pricing ‘deal’ turns out to be—surprise—still expensive. From real prevention to real treatments, this is the medical news you won’t hear on cable TV… but should. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth...