EP 822 News of the Week

Summary: Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Air Date: 1/17/17
Duration: 22:14
Host: Michael Roizen, MD
EP 822 News of the Week
In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know, including the following topics: 

  • Can gargling with Listerine treat gonorrhea?
  • Twenty-six states plus Washington D.C. are lacking in public health preparedness. 
  • Washington D.C. mayor signs the "death with dignity" bill. Will Congress reverse this?
  • Daily low-dose aspirin may cut cancer risk in up to nine cancers. Taking with a glass of warm water can reduce erosion of the stomach lining.
  • Pregnancy changes the brain in ways that may help motherhood.
  • The number of women using marijuana during pregnancy is on the rise, with clear negative effects being proven.