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, including the following topics:  Shingles may up your risk for heart attack and stroke. Crowded Emergency Departments increase your risk of dying if you're having a heart attack. PPI heartburn drugs linked with higher risk of death. Active older adults are getting more facial fractures. Sleep apnea is linked to worsening diabetic eye disease. Male hormones (testosterone) improve women's track and field performance, but so does coffee. Mineral water can be a calorie-free calcium source. PLUS so much more... Bonus! 6 Simple Low-Sugar Meals That Actually Taste Amazing

Diabetes doesn't just affect one's blood sugar; it can also impair one's vision.Diabetes doesn't just affect one's blood sugar; it can also impair one's vision. Diabetic macular edema (DME) is an issue where blood vessels in the eye leak, making it swell up. This can distort vision, causing a significant loss of central and detail vision. Until 2014, medical procedures to correct this issue were ineffective and inconvenient. Now, a new breakthrough drug is helping simplify treatment for people with diabetes. A rice-sized pellet is implanted into the eyeball, and it continues to deliver a corticosteroid for three years straight. Opthalmologist Dr. Julia Haller explains more about this innovation that could save your eyesight. Bonus! Protect Your Heart to Protect Your Brain

About 20 million Americans suffer from substance abuse, and the overdose death rate keeps climbing.About 20 million Americans suffer from substance abuse, and the overdose death rate keeps climbing. In 2008, the number of deaths caused by a drug overdose was four times as many as those in 1999. Just one dose or hit of a drug can leave you addicted. It can also kill you, especially with the rise in dangerous drug mixing. Find out from Dr. Indra Cidambi the latest innovations in addiction prevention, including a pill that could block drug cravings. Bonus! 7 Normal—And Not-So-Normal—Signs of Aging

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:  Do you still need to worry about Zika? South Africa kills 260,000 birds to contain a bird flu epidemic. Electro-acupuncture's potential to reduce stress incontinence in women. Opioid addiction has now surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. Is your hair falling out? Learn what's in your hair products that might be causing this and why you cannot rely on the FDA to regulate. Ingredient in a popular weed killer is being identified as a cancer-causing agent in the state of California. Will your state follow? When anxiety and depression masks another health problem, what your doctor should do. Positive parenting offsets the brain effects of poverty. PLUS so much more... Bonus! These Vitamins Can Save Your Vision

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:  Kids on the playground get smarter. Polyunsaturated fats lower risk of heart disease and stroke when replacing saturated fat. FDA moves to prevent pharma from raising prices. Many Americans are taking too much vitamin D -- true or false? Overweight during pregnancy increases risk of birth defects. Lone star tick bites can induce a rare meat allergy.  Who really needs to be gluten-free? How you can avoid a liver cancer death. PLUS so much more... Bonus! Big Benefits from One Hour of Exercise

How does an innocent doctor's visit turn into a fatal drug addiction?Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., killing more people than car accidents each year. Opioid addiction is driving this epidemic, with prescription pain killers responsible for the majority of deaths. So, how does an innocent doctor's visit turn into a fatal drug addiction? Dr. Indra Cidambi explains how easy it is for the average American to get hooked on pills and heroin, as well as how to stop and reverse this deadly trend. Bonus! 7 Natural Ways to Lower Inflammation

Once considered a taboo gateway drug, marijuana is getting a new reputation as a medical treatment.Once considered a taboo gateway drug, marijuana is getting a new reputation as a medical treatment. But, as more and more states loosen up regulations on the drug, many physicians still aren't sure how to prescribe it... or if it's even legal to do so. Dr. Roizen chats with Dr. Stephen Corn and Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn about their efforts to teach medical professionals and patients alike about the latest findings on medical marijuana. Learn the potential health risks of lighting up, along with how it may help people with chronic pain, Lou Gehrig's disease, multiple sclerosis and trauma. Bonus! Can You Cram a Week's Worth of Exercise into a Day?

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:  Kids whose parents have bitter relationships are more likely to be sickly in adulthood. Obesity and inactivity could out-pace smoking in cancer death risk. More than 10 percent of the world is now obese. Fun names make diners to eat their veggies.  Why does hair turn gray at a young age, and what can you do about it? PLUS so much more... Bonus! 10 Frozen Dinners That Are Actually Good for You

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:  High school boys fear looking weak if they report a concussion. Washing your hands in cold water is just as effective as washing in hot water. What matters is the amount of water and length of washing. Jumping and running is actually good for your back, but there's a certain speed at which you should perform these activities. Less dietary salt is coming from packaged foods. Is this a healthy eating trend? Drinking non-cow milk is linked to height reduction in kids. Minorities are more likely than Caucasians to get low-value health care. Police violence is linked to increased risk of suicide attempt in the victim. Childhood cancer survivors have fewer long-term side effects. Even moderate drinking may be bad for your brain if you're over the age of 60. PLUS so much more... Bonus! This Dangerous Bacteria Could Be Hiding in Your Fridge

Eating more salt can improve sleep, energy levels and metabolism. Not eating enough of the savory stuff may lead to weight gain, type-2 diabetes and heart disease.According to the CDC, about half of U.S. adults monitor their sodium intake, but do we really need to eat low-salt diets? In The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong -- and How Eating More Might Save Your Life, cardiovascular research scientist Dr. James DiNicolantonio claims salt may be the solution to, instead of the cause of, chronic illness in America. Eating more salt can improve sleep, energy levels and metabolism. Not eating enough of the savory stuff may lead to weight gain, type-2 diabetes and heart disease. Dr. DiNicolantonio joins Dr. Roizen to bust common salt myths and to share which other ingredient may be the real threat to your health. Bonus! False Memories: More Common than You Think