The Dr. Oz Show
The Oz Blog’s Medical Research Team furthers the mission of the The Dr. Oz Show by facilitating a larger conversation on health, wellness, and important medical news as it happens. Stay informed, stay one step ahead, and stay healthy.
All recent stories
Today’s Headlines: Health Plans, Circumcision and Head Lice
Choice of Health Plans to Vary Sharply From State to State: “When a typical 40-year-old uninsured woman in Maine goes to the new state exchange to buy health insurance this…
Read more »Slim Down This Summer With These Healthy Smoothies
Looking to “shake” off extra weight for the summer? Get started by checking out these nutrient-packed smoothies! Loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables, these easy-to-make drinks will help you detox,…
Read more »
In Case You Missed It: June 10 Through June 14
If you missed a segment or forgot to jot down a tip this week, we’ve got you covered. Check out these helpful hints and takeaways and click to read more…
Read more »Today’s Headlines: Fitness Trackers, Ovarian Cancer Drug and the Surgeon General
How Accurate Are Fitness Trackers? “Nate Meckes recognized that he needed to study the accuracy of activity monitors after wearing one. A shipment of the devices, known technically as accelerometers…
Read more »
Today’s Headlines: Plan B, Quiet Hospitals and CT Scans
Administration to Stop Fighting Availability of Over The Counter Plan B: “The Obama administration has decided to stop trying to block over-the-counter availability of the best-known morning-after contraceptive pill for…
Read more »
In Case You Missed It: June 3 Through June 7
If you missed a segment or forgot to jot down a tip this week, we’ve got you covered. Check out these helpful hints and takeaways and click to read more…
Read more »
Report Reveals Healthiest, Fittest Cities
The American Fitness Index recently came out with their list of America’s healthiest, fittest cities, and the Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul, are the winners for the third year in a…
Read more »
Today’s Headlines: Gun Violence, Public Smoking and Tuberculosis
Experts Make Suggestions on Gun Violence: A panel of experts assembled by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council at President Obama’s request after the school shooting in…
Read more »
Outbreak of Hepatitis A From Frozen Berries at Costco
A berry producer that sells products to various stores, including Costco, has issued a recall of its frozen berry mix after it was linked to hepatitis A. As of June…
Read more »
Today’s Headlines: Sunscreen, Gingko Biloba, and Medical Bills
Daily Sunscreen Use Slows Aging of Skin: “Regular sunscreen use helps keep skin looking younger longer,” according to a study published online June 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. This…
Read more »
