Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 29

Allergic Reactions May Protect You from Brain Cancer

Could there be anything good about having an allergy? Yes! Like Cub Sox fans and people who plan outdoor weddings, we YOU Docs tend to be optimists.

How to Prevent Diabetes -- Even if You Can't Lose Weight or Have Pre-Diabetes

Let's say someone you love (you?) is enough overweight to be nervous about diabetes. But the pounds won't budge. Should you just grab a doughnut and wait for the big D to arrive? No way.

How to Have Low Blood Pressure Despite Financial Problems

We don't like to start with scary stuff, but this gave us a Halloween-like fright: Deaths related to high blood pressure jumped after the recession settled in.

Halloween Candy: How Much Sugar is Too Much?

My husband and I have a big stash of leftover Halloween candy tempting us. Most of it's just sugar. Are the effects of sugar really that bad? We're great brushers!

Lowering Estradiol or Triglycerides: After Menopause, Which Matters More

I recently had a blood test. My estrogen is 42, which my doctor says is high for my age (76). My LDL cholesterol is 97, my HDL's 54, and my triglycerides are 126. Are any of these red flags?

The Flu Shot: When to Put Off a Flu Vaccination

My wife always gets her flu shot in the fall, but she just started 6 days of oral steroids to ease a painful bout of sciatica. Should she put off her flu vaccination?

Don’t Pay for X-rays, Blood Tests, or Antibiotics You Don't Need

All docs worth their salt will agree with us on this: You shouldn't spend a dime on x-rays, blood tests, or antibiotics you don't need. Yet, you probably do every time you see even the best-intentioned physician.

Daylight Savings Time Change Increases Vitamin D Deficiency

Fall's time change is great but gloomy. What's great? An extra hour's sleep! What's not: short, dark days. There goes the sun, here comes the Big Winter Vitamin D Deficiency.

Get Out Your Neti Pot. Sinus Season Is Here.

Right now, people all over the country are thinking, "Oh no, a sinus infection? Already?" Yep, between fall allergies and winter colds and flu, peak sinusitis season is here.

A Surprisingly Powerful Drug-Free Pain Reliever

Standing tall with perfect posture is a drug-free way to ease pain. Think of it as a natural pain reliever.