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:  Older women are hitting the bottle, and older men are shooting up to deal with depression (particularly Caucasians in the U.S.). Blood test that detects cancer and identifies where it is in the body. A peanut allergy doesn't necessarily mean an allergy to other nuts. The only concern would be cross-contamination. Hepatitis C is killing 20,000 Americans per year, even though medications exist to treat (and eradicate) the disease. FDA approves first drug to treat severe MS, but it is incredibly expensive. PLUS so much more... Bonus! Vitamin D Impacts More Than You Think

The secret to living a longer, healthier life may be written in your DNA.The secret to living a longer, healthier life may be written in your DNA. In her book The Telemore Effect, Dr. Elissa Epel, along with co-author Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, explains how small protein chains in your DNA called telomeres can affect your health. The longer your telomeres, the longer you'll probably live. But, if your telomeres are short, it may be time to make some simple tweaks to boost your health at the cellular level. Dr. Epel discusses with Dr. Roizen how you can lengthen your telomeres through the right diet, the right amount of sleep and the right kinds of exercise. Bonus! 5 Science-Backed Ways to Lower Your Ovarian Cancer Risk

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:  Dogs and grandkids can keep COPD sufferers healthier and prevent deterioration in lung function. Using diet and exercise to fight heartburn instead of turning to medications. Global warming adds 100,000 diabetic cases for every degree in temperature rise. Eating fruits and vegetables helps curb lung disease. A diet for lead poisoning. PLUS so much more... Bonus! 3 Tips to Defeat Prediabetes & Prevent Diabetes

Polio, measles and other diseases are quickly prevented with just a shot; however, vaccines weren't always so accessible. In today's world, it's easy to take vaccines for granted. Polio, measles and other diseases are quickly prevented with just a shot; however, vaccines weren't always so accessible. In her book, The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics and the Human Cost of Defeating Disease, Meredith Wadman explores how the vaccine against rubella was developed in the 1960s and how that research helped pave the way for billions of people to be protected from other deadly illnesses. She discusses the political controversy that surrounded the vaccine's creation and connects it to today's health issues such as the spread of the Zika virus and the rise of the anti-vaccination movement. Bonus! Getting a Bang Out of Dietary Magnesium

A shocking two-thirds of people with a known mental disorder never get help from a health professional because of stigma, neglect and discrimination.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four people in the world will experience some kind of mental illness in their lives. However, a shocking two-thirds of people with a known mental disorder never get help from a health professional because of stigma, neglect and discrimination. In No One Cares About Crazy People, author Ron Powers shares his firsthand experience with mental illness -- his two sons battled with schizophrenia, and one tragically took his life in 2005 -- while examining the history of the treatment of mental illness and schizophrenia in America. Powers debunks the top myths about mental illness and how those who need help can get it. Bonus! 8 Sneaky Ways to Add Steps to Your 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:  Get your multivitamins! Vitamin B may help fight the effects of pollution.  Loud sounds may pose a much greater risk than ever thought previously, even with just one instance of damaging exposure. Your kids allow you to live longer, about a 2-3 year extension for both men and women in comparison to childless individuals. Incidence of sight loss (blindness) due to stem cell treatment. Trump budget cuts NIH research dollars more than 20 percent, a devastating blow to advances in science.  Nuts are an incredibly healthy snack food. A handful per day provides approximately a two-year longevity benefit. Foods that every breast cancer survivor should know about. Who should take omega-3s?  PLUS so much more... Bonus! 4 Quick, Easy Ways to Boost Your Brain 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:  Wellness foreplay: hormone therapy for men and women makes a comeback. You are what you eat and who you know. Frozen foods that are worth your freezer space. Fewer than a third of women know about a common disorder Sound waves boost your memory during sleep. And so much MORE... Bonus! Best Plant-Based Proteins

What if we woke up in a world where an antibiotic-resistant disease has run rampant, creating a global pandemic? Some experts say it's inevitable.Most people think of cancer, Alzheimer's and heart disease as the biggest threats to our health, but what if we woke up in a world where an antibiotic-resistant disease has run rampant, creating a global pandemic? In Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Germs, co-authors Dr. Michael Osterholm and Mark Olshaker say that this devastating situation is more than possible -- it's inevitable -- and we should all begin preparing for it. Looking back on outbreaks such as Zika, Ebola and MERS, the authors discuss what you can do to protect yourself from the growing threat of infectious diseases. Bonus! Pent-Up Anger Can Actually Shorten Your Life

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:  Brisk walks may help with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Stress causes pounds to accumulate.  5 strategies to end late-night snacking. Magnesium helps with nighttime cramping. Women more at risk for addiction than men. Does over-reliance on cancer blood tests delay cancer therapy? Stem cell therapy risks. Gut's bacterial rhythms impact your overall health. Plus so much MORE... Bonus! The One Doctor Everyone Needs

Could detecting cancer be as easy as drawing blood?Could detecting cancer be as easy as drawing blood? A tiny experimental device may be the answer to spotting cancer early without any aggressive procedures. Researchers are developing a "blood biopsy," which involves taking a sample of a person's blood and running it through a postage stamp-sized chip that can identify cancer cells. This could allow doctors to check for cancer more frequently and with more ease. Plus, patients would be able to avoid invasive biopsies. Lead researcher, Dr. Edwin Posadas, MD, FACP, director of the Urologic Oncology Program at Cedars-Sinai, joins Dr. Roizen to explain how this technology works and what it could mean for you. Bonus! 6 Worst Things for a Woman’s Heart