Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 23

Sugar, Salt, and Sitting Around: The Perfect Combo for Shortening Kids' Lives

Think your kids don't eat that much sugar or salt, or that they eat enough healthful foods to make up for it?

Are Night-Shift Sleep Problems Tougher on Men or Women?

For years, my husband and I have had to work night shifts a few times a month. As I get older (I'm 53) I find it harder to take, and am having sleep problems. What will help?

Are Night Shift Sleep Problems Tougher on Men or Women?

For years, my husband and I have had to work night shifts a few times a month. As I get older (I'm 53) I find it harder to take, and am having sleep problems. What will help?

Is Grape Juice Good for Adult Hearts?

My dad doesn't drink wine, so he drinks grape juice for his heart. After seeing the Dr. Oz show about arsenic in juice, I'm wondering: Is that smart?

Researchers Aim to Rid Hospitals of MRSA, E. Coli, and Other Bad Bugs

It used to be that when you needed surgery, your biggest worry was the operation itself. Today, superbugs like MRSA and other nasty infections -- the Houdinis of antibiotic resistance -- have made hospitals themselves scary.

Good News for Starbucks Lovers: Coffee May Prevent Cancer

In the war against cancer, caffeine may turn out to be one of the most beneficial, surprising weapons you never suspected. But with at least one type of cancer, even decaf coffee may be just as powerful as the caffeinated stuff.

Kindness, Forgiveness, and Generosity Often Most Meaningful at Home

There's generous as in Melinda and Bill Gates donating billions. Then there's generous as in giving your partner a travel mug of fresh coffee and an extra kiss on a morning when you're both late.

Flu Virus Complaints Wanted! Vent About Influenza Symptoms on New Health Website

Facebook for flu sufferers? A new public health site called FluNearYou.org wants you to log on and complain lots about how miserable this year's flu virus has made you feel.

Oatmeal, Cheerios, Cap'n Crunch . . . Which Cereals Are Healthful Breakfast Choices?

When was the last time that instead of, say, oatmeal or Cheerios, you gave your kids (or yourself) a bowl of sugar for breakfast? If this morning you poured Honey Smacks, Cap'n Crunch, or even seemingly healthful Quaker Oats Oh!s, the answer is: today.

Fish Feast: Eat More Seafood (Cod or Salmon, Anyone?), Get More DHA

Tired of tuna? Swore off fish sticks when you were 10? Love cod, salmon, and shrimp but they're restaurant treats? Just not into seafood (but maybe wish you were)? Here's help.