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Drs. Oz & Roizen's Tip of the Day: Walk a mile for a ... veggie burger!

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Drs. Oz & Roizen's Tip of the Day: Lack of vaccination triggers epidemic

It's been years since discredited London doctor Andrew Wakefield lost his medical license after claiming children were harmed by the MMR (mumps, measles, rubella) vaccine. If you recall, a reporter for the Sunday Times of London discovered the doc was on the take from a personal injury lawyer and...
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Drs. Oz & Roizen: Sweeten your health by revising food choices

If you're a cookie fiend, can't resist meat, cheese or creamy salad dressings, haven't munched broccoli since 1986 and are not sufferin' succotash, you may be a super-taster. A new Stanford University study found that at least 30 percent of us are supertasters. We dislike bitter flavors and love...
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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.