Column You Docs
- Dodge growing dementia risk
- Q: I know three people in their mid-50s with brain problems — one with Parkinson's, one with early onset Alzheimer's and one with some other kind of brain disease. It's unsettling. What do you think is going on? — Devon B., Covington, Ky.... Full story
- Genetic reset follows bariatric surgery
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: My husband had gastric bypass surgery, and his Type 2 diabetes has been gone for four years now. Will it stay gone for the rest of his life? — Marianne Z., Little Falls, NY
A: In one bariatric surgery study at Dr. Mike's Cleveland Clinic, a... Full story
- How to ease PTSD after surgery
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- 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 ve... Full story
- Cutting out 'the crave'
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: Is it true there are foods that are designed to be addictive? — Joy D., Annapolis, Md.
A: It's true, some food manufacturers engineer products to contain (from their point of view) the optimal balance of sugar and high fructose corn syrup. ... Full story
- Gluten: Should I avoid it?
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: Everyone is on the gluten-free bandwagon these days, but I can't figure out if gluten is something I should avoid or not. What's the story? — Daisy F., Durham, NC
A: Gluten-free diets are more popular now because we've developed ways &mdash... Full story
- YOU Docs: How do I stop hooking up?
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: This is really embarrassing, but I'm obsessed with hooking up. I'm out on the town night after night. I'm miserable if I have to go home alone, and miserable when I don't. How do I stop? — Evelyn Q., Syracuse, NY.
A: It sounds as though you... Full story
- YOU Docs: My mother and son are both wetting the bed
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- I have a 75-year-old mother and a 5-year-old son — and both of them are wetting the bed. Double help! — Jean F., Boise, Idaho
Bed-wetting and incontinence are challenging problems for both those experiencing the trouble and the caretaker... Full story
- Families see spike in ADHD diagnosis
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: It seems like half the kids in my son's fourth-grade class are diagnosed with ADHD. What's going on? Am I imagining things? — Gail F., Columbia, Mo.
A: Well, no, you are not imagining things. A recent report states that between 2000 and 201... Full story
- Beating America's poor health ranking
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I just read that America, the richest country in the world, is ranked 17th in overall health. How is this possible? Is it our health-care system? — Paul H., Chicago
A: Actually, our health-care system recently was ranked 37th in the world (... Full story
- Dodging the buffet zone
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: My family loves to go to the local all-you-can-eat buffet for dinner. But I am really trying to eat better and lose weight. Any tips for how to survive this massive temptation to overeat all the wrong stuff? — Mary S., Kokomo, Ind.
A: Congr... Full story
- How dangerous are concussions in the NFL?
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: It seems like everyone is talking about how dangerous concussions are for football players. I don't actually see that many guys getting knocked out, so what's really going on? — Todd D., Springfield, Mass.
A: Concussions happen frequently i... Full story
- Back away from brain overload
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I'm 38, a wife and a working mom with three kids. My days are jammed. I'm worried about taxes; my boss wants me to take on more responsibility at work; the cellphone is always ringing. Sometimes I can't remember what I am supposed to be doing. It'... Full story
- Caring for the caregiver
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I'm in California, and my folks live in Massachusetts. Mom had a stroke that paralyzed her left side, but now I'm concerned about Dad. He's 78 and insists he can handle everything, but I can tell that caring for her is hard on him. What can I do f... Full story
- Is off-label medicine use safe?
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: My doctor suggested I take anti-seizure medication for my migraines, but it's not approved for that. He says it's safe and effective. What's your take? — Evelyn P., Council Bluffs, Iowa
A: In the United States, 4.02 billion prescriptions ar... Full story
- What's the best diet to eat after a heart attack?
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: My husband recently had a heart attack followed by bypass surgery. Before he was released from the hospital, I asked the cardiologist about my husband's diet. The doctor said he could have anything he wants — in moderation.
I don't want him... Full story
- My eyes tear a lot in the cold – what can I do?
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: Every time I go outside in cold weather, my eyes tear a lot. What causes it, and can I stop it? — Andy K., Chicago
A: Tearing up in cold weather is common and can be triggered by a number of things. The No. 1 trigger is dry eyes, since cold... Full story
- How to set and meet your exercise goals
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I'm getting desperate. I need to lose weight, but it never happens. I want to exercise, but I can't seem to stay motivated. I want to be healthier. How can I get on track? — Katie P., Foxboro, Mass.
A: Start simple, and don't be discouraged... Full story
- Thirdhand cigarette smoke – the gift that keeps on giving
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: My husband smokes and although he never does it around the kids, the smell lingers in the car and on his clothes. How can I convince him that leftover smoke smell matters? — Ellen W., Fort Collins, Colo.
A: You're right about what we call t... Full story
- Untangling the Affordable Care Act
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I'm confused about the Affordable Care Act. Will I lose my health insurance from work? What are the benefits? — Charlotte W., Indianapolis
A: We won't know all the benefits until 2014 — if then — when the law goes into full effe... Full story
- Bariatric surgery and diabetes
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I'm 85 pounds overweight and have Type 2 diabetes, so I thought bariatric surgery might be the answer. But I started doing research and got confused. Is lap-band surgery as effective against diabetes as gastric bypass, and what is gastric sleeve s... Full story
- Straight talk about crooked eyes
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I am tired of being embarrassed about my one eye that's misaligned. I'm 28, just moved to a new city for a new job, and I know it doesn't make a great first impression. Sometimes people assume I'm stupid, and trying to meet women is really frustra... Full story
- Reducing overuse of antibiotics for kids
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I took my 6-year-old to the doctor because she had a sore throat with white patches — strep, I assumed. I figured the doctor would take one look at her and prescribe an antibiotic. But he took two throat swabs, did an office strep test on on... Full story
- What turns genes on – and off?
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I thought I was born with my genes (some from Mom, some from Dad), and they made me who I am. Now I hear that how you live day to day turns genes on and off. Does that change who I am, basically? — Mitch D., Mystic, Ct.
A: You were born wit... Full story
- What's wrong with taking antacids often?
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: My wife says I take too many antacids and it's not good for me. Is there really a problem with taking them? — Scott M., Maitland, Fla.
A: Heartburn is no fun, and sometimes you need to get your hands on a fire extinguisher ASAP. But if you'... Full story
- Two-step plan builds resilience
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: Overload alert! I got fired (downsized), my mom's moving into assisted living and now I've developed irritable bowel syndrome. Can you throw me a lifeline here? — Molly P., Lexington, Ky.
A: If contending with daily life feels like you're d... Full story
- Obesity paradox includes big, fat mistake
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I read that researchers are saying if you've got heart disease and you're fat, you'll outlive someone who is normal weight. Is that right? — Katie J., Pierre, S.D.
A: Glad you asked, Katie. The so-called Obesity Paradox (people who have hea... Full story
- Beat your midnight cravings
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I have trouble falling asleep, and I find myself opening the fridge after midnight almost every night. I'm putting on a lot of weight! How do I get off this roller coaster? — Elsie T., Moline, Ill.
A: There are two ways to deal with late-ni... Full story
- Facing a decision about circumcision
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I just found out that we're having a boy. Now we're debating whether to have him circumcised. What do you think is best? — Alice P., Omaha, Neb.
The debate over whether to circumcise is worldwide. After a local court in Cologne, Germany, ba... Full story
- Don't be sad, get glad
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: I have seasonal affective disorder, and before I get socked by winter depression, tell me: What's the best way to deal with it? Help! — Malcolm H., Minneapolis
A: There are several ways for you to deal with SAD (seasonal affective disorder)... Full story
- Get the stats on tats
- By Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz/King Features Syndicate
- Q: Is it true that tattoos can cause skin cancer? I'm dying to get one. — Ellen T., Garden City, N.Y.
A: The short answer is ... the jury is still out. But — and this is a big but for those of you with tattoos — many kinds of tatto... Full story
