A review of June's top health headlines includes Pepto Bismal's dismal showing and ministrokes

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WJCT News | By Stacey Bennett

Published June 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM EDT

"What's Health Got to Do with It?" is a talk program from WJCT in Jacksonville that examines the intersection of health care and daily life.

On this episode, a panel of medical experts discusses the biggest health headlines of the past month.

Guests:

The topics they'll review:

  • The FDA approves at-home test kits for cervical cancer screening.
  • New findings indicate ministrokes can have the same long-term cognitive consequences as full-on strokes. 
  • A new CDC-backed study suggests Pepto Bismal may not prevent diarrhea when traveling.
  • A woman dies from a brain infection after using tap water in a nasal rinse. 
  • A report finds extreme heat is making pregnancy riskier for mother and baby. 
  • Although well-intentioned, elderspeak can be harmful and encourage resistance to care. 

The host is Dr. Joe Servin, a Jacksonville neurologist.

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