Preventative Care. Dr. David Samadi will explore the new and often debated areas of preventative care. Prevent cancer, check your blood pressure, eat the right foods and other prevention tips. Get a medical doctor's take on herbal treatments, yoga, homeopathy, acupuncture, vitamins, supplements, massage therapy, spiritual treatment and other forms of alternative therapy for prevention.
The quest for eternal youth often revolves around keeping the largest organ of our body smooth and supple – our skin. One way some individuals have resorted combatting the effects of aging skin is to rely on taking collagen supplements.
Read MoreA women was hospitalized for days after her jeans caused her to lose feeling in her legs according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Researchers deems that the tightness could cause compression of blood vessels and nerves, immobilizing patient temporarily. The study also concluded that squatting in skinny jeans could damage nerves and muscles in legs.
Read MoreBelly bulge or fat, is a shared commonality among many people here in the United States. There are many contributing factors. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreResearchers from California are currently experimenting with the street drug, Ecstasy, to see if could help alleviate anxiety for terminally ill patients.
Read MoreYou've done it. You've decided to finally quit smoking. Congratulations. Did you know just by quitting smoking, you reduce your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke and lung cancer in a big way?
Read MoreYou’ve heard about vitamins A, B, C, D, and E – but what aboutvitamin K? After we skip over some unused letters of the alphabet, vitamin K is where we land.
Read MoreA vitamin D deficiency occurs when the level of vitamin D in your body is too low. Vitamin D helps the body use calcium from our diet which is essential for us as humans to maintain bone strength.
Read MoreThe liver is the largest and one of the most important organs in the body. It performs hundreds of functions. In simple terms, the liver processes all the foods and drinks you consume and is decides to use it or eliminate it. One of the best things you can do is eat healthy when it comes to your liver. but there are also natural remedies that help cleanse the liver.
Read MoreKelly Mayhew, a 34 year old woman from Maryland, died over the weekend after getting butt injections in a Queens basement. The procedure was performed by an unlicensed doctor who injected Mayhew with silicone injections.
Read MoreThe average person makes 200 food decisions a day according to research at Cornell University in the U.S. According to a report by Healthista, the layout of your house affects food and exercise habits. You could unwittingly be eating more food than you need as a result.
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Despite all modern advances in medicine, no effective drug exists for obesity. However a new study involving the chemical, celastrol extracted from the plant, Thunder God Vine, may be a breakthrough. We explore.
Read MoreA new Australian study suggests a vitamin supplement may reduce a person’s risk for skin cancer. Australian researchers have found that form of vitamin B3, called nicotinamide, may decrease non-melanoma skin cancers by 23 percent. The supplement was shown to reduce non-melanoma skin cancers when taken twice a day.
Read MoreOn World Health News radio, Dr. Samadi recently had a conversation with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor around his new book The Gene Therapy Plan: Taking Control of Your Genetic Destiny. Dr. Gaynor touched on while it's important for individuals to understand their risk factors, it's even more important that they understand they can do something about them.
Read MoreSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. In fact, it is probably more common than you think. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life? Every year, there are about 3.5 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed.
Read MoreSPF or Sun Protection Factor displayed on a sunscreen label ranges from 2 to as high as 50. This is referring to the product's ability to screen or block out the sun's harmful rays. But not all are created equal. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself this summer.
Read MoreGet Samadi's tips for having a happy and healthy Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreWednesday was the last episode of the Late Show with David Letterman. He will be missed by many as he spent 33 years hosting the Late Show, bringing humor and laughter to millions around the country on a nightly basis.
Read MoreAnyone who has attempted to quit smoking, knows the reality of how difficult it is to resist cravings and falling back into old habits. But, new science is revealing deeper connections to how smokers can actually learn to quit. We explore.
Read MoreLast week at the Cannes film festival, a group of middle-aged women were denied entry from a gala screening because they apparently were not wearing high heels.
Read MoreFibromyalgia affects more women than men and can be quite a debilitating disease. Chronic fatigue and pain leads to irritability and a complete indifference towards daily activities. There are natural remedies to consider. Here are 8.
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