YOU: The Owner's Manual

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Asian longhorn tick carries a very dangerous, even deadly, disease -- what to look for. IBD more than doubles your heart attack risk. Can you really inherit trauma? When not in Rome, eat like the Romans used to do. A "stair test" may predict your risk for heart disease. Older adults may be unwilling to forgo preventative tests. Plus so much MORE... Bonus! 7 Ways to Save Money on Your Meds

When food becomes an emotional crutch, you might develop an unhealthy dependence on it, resulting in overeating.It can be easy to misuse food as a form of therapy—we all love comfort food, right? But, when food becomes an emotional crutch, you might develop an unhealthy dependence on it, resulting in overeating. Psychotherapist Arlene Englander, author of Let Go of Emotional Overeating and Love Your Food, defines emotional overeating as eating to distract from painful thoughts and feelings, rather than for pleasure or hunger satiation. She says the key to a healthy food relationship is saying goodbye to rigid diets and eating in an enjoyment-oriented, relaxed way. Learn how to replace overeating with healthier habits and how to still savor your food without overdoing it. Bonus Extra Pounds Can Prolong Your Flu Symptoms

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. FDA picks eight medical device firms to help battle the opioid crisis. CDC's report on this year's flu. Doctors are more cautious prescribing opioids to kids. The future of HIV treatments. Chemicals in cosmetics tied to early puberty in girls. More green space may mean a healthier heart. Eggs are not healthy! Secretary of Education has done away with many of Michelle Obama's healthy lunch initiatives.  Obesity is driving up the rate of uterine cancers. Infections in the young tied to risk of mental illness. Plus so much MORE... Bonus! 4 Surprising Weight-Gain Culprits

You may be able to do more good for the environment by changing what you eat rather than changing what you drive.Animal agriculture is the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, you may be able to do more good for the environment by changing what you eat rather than changing what you drive. And according to actress, environmentalist and mom of five Suzy Amis Cameron, you may only need to tweak one meal per day. In OMD: The Simple, Plant-Based Program to Save Your Health, Save Your Waistline, and Save the Planet, Cameron shares tips on how to reverse climate change and embrace a healthier lifestyle by swapping just one meat-based meal for a plant-based meal every day. Hear her recount the pivotal point in her own life that made her switch to a plant-based diet and how she felt an energy and immunity boost in just a matter of days. Bonus 10 Healthy Ways to Handle Excess Stress

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. How safe is the food you buy at a farmer's market? It's not as safe as you might think. How long you can safely eat holiday leftovers. Elected c-sections lead to double the risk of overweight babies. Goop and other companies profit by shunning makeup and personal care product chemicals. Is snoring a worse health issue for men or women? For some women, mammograms may need to begin at age 30. Middle school football players show changes in key brain areas.  Cancer diagnosis is tied to an increased suicide risk. Fixes to America's drinking problem. Plus so much MORE... Bonus! Can Probiotics Treat IBS and Depression?

Dr. Richard Webby reveals how effective this year's flu vaccine is and if it's worth getting.Dr. Richard Webby, a member of the infectious disease department at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, says this season has been more mild, but even a mild flu season can lead to a lot of illness—-and even death. Dr. Webby reveals how effective this year's flu vaccine is and if it's worth getting. He also discusses new research that suggests the lifespan of the flu shot may be shorter than experts once thought—should you get a second vaccine later in the season? Plus, learn the doctor-recommended ways to prevent the flu including washing your hands and avoiding people who are sneezing and coughing. Bonus 7 Tips For Healthy Holiday Eats

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Most Americans spend way too much time sitting down. How some stress can be good for you. Wash all fresh vegetables at least three times before consuming. A new peanut allergy drug could be a promising solution for kids. Dining out with food allergies improves with these precautions. Diabetes is driving the price up on insulin. Stroke is a result of both genetic and lifestyle factors. A ban has been proposed on menthol cigarettes. Meditation helps veterans with PTSD. Later school starts may help teens get much needed sleep. Plus so much MORE... Bonus! 7 Supplements You Probably Don’t Need

Dr. Tali Lando-Aronoff details her difficulties with and triumphs over advanced breast cancer.Dr. Tali Lando-Aronoff knows that sometimes when it rains, it pours. Soon after having a difficult pregnancy that resulted in a premature birth, then finding out her father had a malignant brain tumor, Dr. Lando-Aronoff discovered a lump in her breast. She details her difficulties with and triumphs over advanced breast cancer in her book, Hell & Back: Wife & Mother, Doctor & Patient, Dragon Slayer. Tune in for her witty anecdotes about keeping your cool in the midst of difficult situations. Plus, hear why Lando-Aronoff feels that her career as a pediatrician both helped—and hindered—her during her treatment. Bonus Why Winter Is the Worst Season for Your Heart

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Throw out your romaine lettuce! The CDC cannot guarantee its safety and warns of a severe strain of E. coli, no matter how much you wash it. U.S. physicians urge FDA to make food labels easier to read, especially in terms of sugar count. Prescription doses of purified fish oil lower heart disease risk. AMA targets e-cigarettes and vaping among teens. More U.S. kids have been diagnosed with AFM, a mysterious paralyzing illness. Should you or should you not have your appendix removed? Plus so much MORE... Bonus! 2 Keys to a Long and Healthy Life

Some of the clinics providing stem cell treatments are unregulated, and many have been accused of medical malpractice.People often hear that injecting stem cells into your body can replace damaged ones and solve health issues, ranging from knee pain to vision problems. Sounds appealing, right? However, some of the clinics providing these treatments are unregulated, and many have been accused of medical malpractice. One woman was left nearly blind after receiving treatment for her macular degeneration. Medical ethics expert Leigh Turner explains if stem cells are actually effective, how to determine if a clinic is reputable, and the homework you should do before ever seeking treatment. Bonus Struggling to Stick to a Healthy Routine? Try This