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  • Dr. Oz: Can electronic cigarettes help me quit smoking?

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Mon, May 13, 2013

    Q: I want to quit smoking and am thinking about trying electronic cigarettes. Are they safe? Do they work? - Matthew F., Atlanta A: Congratulations! That commitment is the first step to victory! Now you want to choose a routine that's effective. We think smokeless electronic cigarettes...

  • Weird hairdo health signals

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Sat, May 11, 2013

    Psst ... is your hair -- or lack of it -- trying to tell you something? Two new reports link male pattern baldness (not that celebrity-inspired shaved noggin) with higher odds for heart disease and prostate cancer. Those aren't the only hairdo and health connections sprouting in the news....

  • Q&A: Stick with your blood pressure meds

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Mon, May 6, 2013

    Q: I can't stay on schedule with my high blood pressure meds. My doctor keeps hounding me. Is it so bad not to take them regularly? -- Gracie P., Hull, Mass. A: You can skip a rock, skip school or simply skip for exercise (see iskip.com if you don't believe us). But skipping your meds is bad...

  • Five ways to not mess up your blood sugar

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Sat, May 4, 2013

    With the diabetes epidemic picking up steam -- 1.6 million new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Some say that by 2020, half of all Americans could have diabetes or pre-diabetes -- you want to make sure you're not part of that statistic. So listen up! We talk with people every day who...

  • Doctor Oz: Why is red meat dangerous to my health?

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Mon, Apr 29, 2013

    Q: My 10-year-old son is enthusiastic about playing baseball. But I hear so much about potential injuries to kids his age, so I'm worried. What protection should he have? - Maude F., Scranton, Pa. A: Starting kids out with proper equipment and knowledge of how to play well AND protect...

  • Q&A: New health care requirements

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Mon, Apr 22, 2013

    Q: My company now requires an annual health checkup to assess our weight, height, body fat and blood pressure, or we end up paying $50 more a month for health insurance. They say they won't penalize us for "bad" results, as long as we get the checkup. What do you think? - Mike P., Ocala, Fla....

  • Dr. Oz: Budget-friendly diet: The healthy foods your wallet will love

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Sat, Apr 20, 2013

    Another health myth bites the dust! You don't need to spend a fortune to eat good-for-you food. In fact, a new report reveals that buying healthy food saves money. That's worth celebrating (you could hear our whoops and cheers for miles when this important info made the news), because plenty of...

  • Q&A: Can I get dialysis for my high cholesterol?

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Mon, Apr 15, 2013

    Q: I've heard I can have my high cholesterol filtered out of my blood, just like kidney dialysis. Is that true? -- Jamie C., Chicago A: Yes and no. There's a treatment called LDL apheresis that's designed for people who can't lower their abnormally high levels of "lousy" LDL cholesterol with...

  • An owner's manual for your new lease on life

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Sat, Apr 13, 2013

    A record number of North Americans -- nearly 15 million -- are cancer survivors. Earlier and better screenings and advanced treatment options are a huge reason so many folks can say, "I beat cancer!" If you're among this number, it's important to know that thriving after you triumph over cancer...

  • Dr. Oz: Can you experience PTSD after surgery?

    Dr. Mehment Oz and Michael Roizen

    Published: Mon, Apr 8, 2013

    Q: Ever since my mastectomy I've been a wreck -- I can't sleep and I'm distant from my kids and my husband. They say the cancer is gone, but I can't shake the fear. What can I do? - Lauren J., Montpellier, Vt. A: You've been through a very stressful experience. It's natural to feel some...


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