YOU: The Owner's Manual

Many people feel like their allergies are extra intense this year, and there's a scientific reason why.Many people feel like their allergies are extra intense this year, and there's a scientific reason why. The Northeast's prolonged winter has led to extra sneezes and sniffles for the 50 million U.S. adults who have seasonal allergies. Because this season may be one of the worst in years, you may want to explore alternatives to over-the-counter allergy meds. Allergy specialist Dr. Lyndon Mansfield explains how antihistamines work and why they can make you sleepy. Plus, he answers if they're really the best allergy blockers, and how to find a treatment that's right for you. Bonus! 9 Best and Worst Foods for Heart Health

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, including the following topics: Virtual therapists help those with eating disorders navigate the grocery store. Death rate in cancer is falling for American men, women and children of all backgrounds yet we're still not living longer. An Oregon State study says it's OK to eat placenta. Why? Young people choosing marijuana over alcohol and traditional cigarettes. New studies confirm there's a surge in coal miner's disease. Is the EPA the problem? PLUS so much more... Bonus! 3 Ways to Boost Your Immune System as You Age

Dr. Nina Shapiro, author of HYPE, sets the record straight about the latest health fads and misconceptions.Every day we're bombarded with new health info on a minute-by-minute basis, making it hard to discern what's real and what's false. Dr. Nina Shapiro, author of HYPE, sets the record straight about the latest health fads and misconceptions. She provides helpful tips on how to read between the lines of attention-grabbing headlines and actual scientific studies. Plus, hear her take on current medical controversies, including if vaccines are actually harmful and if sitting is really the new smoking. Bonus! Avoiding Romaine? 7 Greens to Try Instead

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, including the following topics: Walnut consumption alters your gut bacteria, leading to weight loss. More cancer patients are surviving.  A healthy diet reduces hearing loss by 30 percent. A healthy diet also increases the size of the memory area of your brain key for cognitive function. More parents are smoking pots around kids--leading to more secondhand smoke from weed than traditional cigarettes. A cure for the common cold--could it be just around the corner? Hair straightening products contain a potentially toxic mix of chemicals. Kids' suicide-related hospital visits double in the last five years. PLUS so much more... Bonus! Feel Like Your Allergies Are Worse This Season?

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, including the following topics: New device been cleared by the FDA to treat bleeding in the digestive organs.  Early study shows people will eat 30 calories less, three times a day -- enough to stop the weight gain in America. Gen test could detect the right antidepressant for you. WHO says eat less saturated fat and ban trans fats from your diet.  Too much iron may act like rust in the brain and is linked to Alzheimer's disease. PLUS so much more... Bonus! 10 Bad Habits That Age You

You probably know where your groceries come from, but what about your medicine?You probably know where your groceries come from, but what about your medicine? According to Rosemary Gibson, coauthor of China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine, millions of Americans are taking prescription drugs made in China—and don't even know it. Producing drugs in China can be dangerous because it circumvents FDA approval, therefore putting American lives at risk. Gibson explains why we need a wake-up call for improving the current system of drug supply and manufacturing as she believes it's risky for the US to become dependent on any one country as a source for vital medicines. Find out how our current political climate may affect your prescriptions. Bonus! Is Your Bed Making You Sick?

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, including the following topics: Enjoy dark chocolate! It has these health benefits. Could time in a sauna lower your strep throat risk? These 5 habits may let you live 14 years longer.  Canadian raw oysters behind a norovirus outbreak in California. Disease spread by insects has more than tripled.  New autism numbers show big gains and significant state-to-state differences.  PLUS so much more... Bonus! RA Health Dangers

Most of us don't know the environmental impact of our diets, but according to Matthew Prescott, a vegan diet can help improve the globe by wasting less water and producing fewer toxins.Do you know how many gallons of water it takes to produce one single egg? How about a pound of steak? Most of us don't know the environmental impact of our diets, but according to Matthew Prescott, a vegan diet can help improve the globe by wasting less water and producing fewer toxins. In his book Food Is the Solution, Prescott shows how anyone can incorporate more plants into their diets and therefore help solve the world's biggest issues. Find out how eating less meat may help prevent heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Plus, learn how to cook easy substitutes for your favorite foods -- like bacon. Bonus! The Best and Worst Things You Can Do for Your Gut

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, including the following topics: What "beer breath" is and what it means in terms of your health. Even mild brain injuries may increase chances of dementia and Parkinson's. Why is romaine lettuce still so dangerous? FDA cracking down on e-cigarette use by teens. Foods you can consume to avoid mosquito attraction. Could curbing salt intake add years to your life? More kids with autism -- what does it mean? PLUS so much more... Bonus! How to Manage Pain With NSAIDs Safely

This skincare secret weapon may surprise you.This skincare secret weapon may surprise you. Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe, author of The Beauty of Dirty Skin: The Surprising Science of Looking and Feeling Radiant from the Inside Out, says the key to beautiful skin is bacteria -- and lots of it. Bacteria lives in and outside our bodies, but it's not something to fear. Many people know these good-for-you bugs can help out your gut, but they can also work wonders for your skin. Dr. Bowe shares her skincare secrets, including: the ideal way to wash your face, so that you don't strip your skin of natural oils; the vitamins you should look for in serums, creams and cleansers; and the perfect number of times you should exfoliate per week. Find out how nurturing these bugs can help a host of skin issues, such as fine lines, brown spots, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and even melanoma. Plus, learn how to keep your hands looking younger and why you should avoid hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial soaps. Bonus! News: Hand Dryers Linked to Bacteria Spread