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Mehmet Oz, M.D. & Michael Roizen, M.D.
Dr. Oz, 48, earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard, his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, and his M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business. …
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Forget antibacterials! Use plain soap and water to combat germs
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: I hear there’s bad news about an antibacterial ingredient that’s common in soap. With three kids under the age of 8, it’s a germ festival around here. I want to keep things clean. What should I do?
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Elderly may find meditation helpful
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: I visited my 84-year-old grandmother in her assisted-living home recently, and she seemed lonely. I visit as often as I can, but what else I can do for her?
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Combat gestational diabetes with walking
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: I’m 30 pounds overweight and was planning to lose weight before getting pregnant. Well, I’m pregnant. So, am I at risk of gestational diabetes? And can I lose weight while I’m pregnant?
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Toned muscles = stronger bones
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: My doctor says if I strengthen my muscles, I’ll strengthen my bones, too. Is that true, and will it cut my risk for osteoporosis?
3 good reasons to donate blood
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: There’s a blood drive going on, and my friends want me to sign up with them. But I don’t like needles. And don’t laugh, but I’m worried I might get AIDS. Help!
Beware repeated contact drills in football
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: Her 12-year-old has his heart set on playing football. Is the game safer yet?
Getting in the mood with the right foods
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: Your brain, it turns out, is your biggest sex organ. That means flavors, textures and smells can be provocative. And all kinds of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, are essential for robust sexual function in both men and women.
Simple procedure combats GERD
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: What do you think of the TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedure for relieving persistent GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Words work better than spanking
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: The 4-year-old is acting impossible. Is spanking the right way to go?
Early intervention in dyslexia is key
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: Before heading to the doctor to explore testing options for a child’s dyslexia, take time to note behaviors.
Post-traumatic stress can hit anyone
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: Anyone who has experienced a traumatic event involving the threat of injury or death is a candidate for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Helping elderly dad give up the car keys
DR. ROIZEN AND DR. OZ: ad is in his mid-80s and only drives a couple of times a week, but I think it might be time to ask him for the keys. What’s the best way to handle this?
A new strategy to fight allergies
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: A friend of mine says that taking drops under her tongue for her allergies has changed her life. Is it safe and effective?
Texting’s a reliable health reminder
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: A 13-year-old fails to remember to take his asthma meds or use his inhaler like he should. What can his worried mother do?
Combat cancer by reducing stress
DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN: Can meditation help in the fight against breast cancer?
Unhealthy lifestyle riskier than genetics
YOU DOCS: If your parents and grandparents all died in their 60s, what does the future hold for you?
Re-vaccinations can be life-saver
YOU DOCS: I’ve been hearing about re-vaccinations. Is it necessary to have them now that I am middle-aged?
Mosquitoes find some skin sweeter
YOU DOCS: Why do mosquitoes bite her husband, but leave her be?
Plenty to praise about probiotics
Q . I am pretty irregular — and it doesn’t feel good. Will eating yogurt help? A. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to get your poop train running on time if you make friends with billions of gut-friendly bacteria that are packed into …
When bariatric surgery is right
Q. I’m 100 pounds overweight, and I’ve never had any luck losing weight. Now I’ve got diabetes. Do you think bariatric surgery is a smart way to go? A. If you lose 100 pounds, you’ll gain 100 percent in self-confidence and health. You’ll dramatically reduce …
