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 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 MoreNew study from the University of Montreal and Hôpital Rivière-des-Prairies was published in International Journal of Psychophysiology. Scientists found that just one night of poor sleep significantly decreases performance on intelligence tests in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Read MoreFinding the right doctor is an exhausting process to say the least and at times you may not even know where to start. It takes time, effort and careful research to find the right surgeon for you.
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 MoreDid you know that more than half of Americans take some form of a dietary supplement? In fact, Americans spend about $30 billion on dietary supplements each year. Many people take dietary supplements because they are often marketed as safer than prescription drugs due to being made from natural products. But how safe are they?
Read MoreAmericans love vitamins. Research shows about half of all adults take a daily multivitamin among other more specific supplements. Over the past few months, we've seen some concerns over vitamins, so we put together a guide to help you differentiate between high-quality and low-quality supplements.
Read MoreMost people believe that Advil, Tylenol and other over-the-counter analgesics are pretty much interchangeable for headaches, back pain or other complaints. This couldn't be far from the truth and a frequent habit of this could be quite dangerous.
Read MoreLyme disease is an infectious bacterial disease harbored by ticks. As summer approaches, you need to be aware of how this disease is contracted and how to prevent it.
Read MoreA new study from the University of British Columbia Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) has identified that a major trigger for allergies could be air pollution.
Read MoreSuffering from seasonal allergies is no picnic. The itching, the sneezing, the puffy, watery eyes, and the sluggishness that comes with allergies is something none of us look forward too. Here's our tips to fight those allergies.
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