EP 818 News of the Week

Summary: Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Air Date: 12/20/16
Duration: 17:49
Host: Michael Roizen, MD
EP 818 News of the Week
In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know, including the following topics: 

  • E-cigarettes harmful to gums and teeth, cause periodontal disease due to inflammatory responses. 
  • Life expectancy in U.S. on the downward slope. Could bad lifestyle habits be to blame?
  • Worldwide, women's life expectancy is longer than men's.
  • Over-prescribing of antibiotics: why does this occur, and what can be done about it?
  • Which sunscreens are doing damage to your body and why you need to wear sunscreen every day.
  • Moderate drinking tied to a lower stroke risk.