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The You Docs: E-cigarettes won't help you kick habit

Q: I want to quit smoking and am thinking about trying electronic cigarettes. Are they safe? Do they work?

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Drs. Oz & Roizen's Tip of the Day: Tips for making your medications safer

When it comes to taking medicine, a surprising number of people aren't doing it right.
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Drs. Oz & Roizen's Tip of the Day: To sleep better, turn on the light

If you're doing more tossing than a Major League baseball player at spring training - but you're tossing in bed - it's time to look at sleep in a whole new light.
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Drs. Oz & Roizen's Tip of the Day: Foods that leave you heartburn-free

When you have heartburn, meals can be minefields. You probably know you should steer clear of trigger foods and food groups like citrus, tomato, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine and anything spicy. If you're thinking "bummer," then we've got news for you: Heartburn-free eating doesn't have to be bland...
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Drs. Oz & Roizen: Soft drinks aren't getting any healthier

We recently received a letter touting the new measures that a giant beverage company is taking to "support first lady Michelle Obama's initiative to combat obesity." The company is putting labels on the front of its sugary sodas that state the calorie contents of the entire can or bottle. Until ...
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Ask the You Docs: Stick with your blood pressure medications

Q: I can't stay on schedule with my high blood pressure meds. My doctor keeps hounding me. Is it so bad not to take them regularly?
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The You Docs Tip of the Day: Stay healthy even when time is short

As Superman races around the globe at the speed of light, he can work full time as a reporter, save the world from peril, have a romance and enjoy a meal. (Did you know Superman was first created in Cleveland, where Dr. Mike works and Dr. Oz was born?) But for mere mortals, it's harder to fit in...
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The You Docs Tip of the Day: New hip or knee can add spark to sex life

Chronic joint pain before replacement surgery can lead to weight gain, depression, diabetes and reluctance to have sex.
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The You Docs Tip of the Day: Helping children with sleep disorders

Was Dennis a menace just because he didn't get enough sleep? Quite possibly.
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How to help stave off those cataracts

Niagara Falls is a 167-foot cataract (yep, that's the word for it), pumping 600,000 gallons per second into the Niagara River. We think it's fair to say that the adventurous and foolhardy folks who've ridden over it in barrels, metal bins or even a Jet Ski were blinded by its beauty. But more than...
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Ask the You Docs: Fat burners, muscle builders in your fridge

Jack had his magic beans; the “Magic School Bus” took Mrs. Frizzle’s class on a tour of the human body. But beware of “magic” pills that contain dimethylamylamine, or DMAA.