Mehmet C. Oz's Blog, page 8

Is Social Media a Health Risk for Kids?

Are social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, health risks for kids? Learn what steps to take to avoid social media-induced type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and depression.

When to Stop Elderly Parents from Driving

When is it time to stop elderly parents from driving? Many states have driver's license renewal laws and eye exam requirements.

Family Dinners Are Good for Your Health and Your Kids' Health

Family dinners promote better health for you and your kids. Learn how family dinners improve self-esteem and grades in kids, as well as improve your love life and lower your risk for cancer and heart disease.

What Tongue Problems Might Mean for Your Oral Health

Do you have sores, ulcers, or lesions on your tongue? Learn what tongue problems might mean for your oral health.

Benefits of Learning a New Language

Learning a new language benefits your brain and helps you live longer. Follow these tips to becoming bilingual and expanding your brain.

Can Antibiotics Cause Asthma in Kids?

Antibiotic prescriptions for viruses worsens the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and increases the risk of allergic asthma in kids.

Eat Yogurt to Rev Up Your Sex Life

The health benefits of eating yogurt include your sex life. Learn the benefits of probiotics in yogurt.

Lower High Blood Pressure with These Snacks

Don't ignore your rising blood pressure levels. Eating purple potatoes, dark chocolate, raisins, and other blood-pressure-friendly foods can help keep your levels normal.

Can SLIT Allergy Drops Safely Control Allergy Symptoms?

A friend of mine says that taking allergy drops under her tongue for her allergy symptoms has changed her life. Is it safe and effective?

Should I Be Regularly Screened for Ovarian Cancer?

My sister recently died from ovarian cancer. I'm terrified that I will also get it. Now they say that getting checked out for it regularly isn’t a good idea. What should I do?