EP 934 News of the Week

Summary: Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Air Date: 3/19/19
Duration: 18:22
Host: Michael Roizen, MD
EP 934 News of the Week
In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

  • Scientists uncover how high-fat diets drive colorectal cancer growth (and why that might be contributing to the dramatic rise of colorectal cancer in millennials).
  • Why does getting enough sleep reduce cardiovascular disease risk? It relates to a hormone that plays an unexpected role in both sleep and white blood cell production.
  • Is it bad to sleep with wet hair? Dr. Roizen separates myth from truth. Also, why it's important to get a new pillow frequently. 
  • The FDA says using young people's blood to prevent aging has no proven clinical benefit.
  • Can eating dessert be good for your diet? Don't believe it!
  • Teens say depression and anxiety are major issues among their peers.
  • Mad cow disease and the equivalent in deer and elk can be extremely dangerous.
  • Plus so much MORE...