The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show

PAST EPISODES

News of the Week: Suicide & Depression

Expert : Louise Andrew, MD

The recent tragic suicide of Robin Williams highlights the national problem of depression and suicide. ... read more

Hidden Dangers of Powder Caffeine

Expert : Stephen Anderson, MD

Did you know that one teaspoon of powdered caffeine is equivalent to 30 cups of coffee? ... read more

Malnourished in the ER: Why Are Seniors Not Eating?

Malnourished in the ER: Why Are Seniors Not Eating?

Expert : Timothy Platts-Mills, MD

According to a recent study, many older adults who visit the ER are either malnourished or at risk for malnutrition. ... read more

Should Your Kids Be Vaccinated?

Expert : Al Sacchetti, MD

August is National Immunization Month; the goal being to increase awareness as to the benefits of vaccines. ... read more

Ebola Primer: How ERs Are Preparing

Expert : Rade Vukmir, MD, JD

Ebola is one of the most deadly viruses in existence, with a fatality rate close to 90 percent. ... read more

Medical News of the Week: Smallpox

Expert : Jeff Runge, MD

Smallpox has officially been eradicated since 1979, but recently made national news when small amounts of live virus were found completely unprotected. ... read more

What to Keep in a First Aid Kit

Expert : Angelique Campen, MD

Whether you're in your home, taking a day trip or on an extended vacation, learn which first aid items you should always keep on hand. ... read more

Dating Violence Among Adolescents

Expert : Vijay Singh, MD, MPH

A recent Annals of Emergency Medicine study says one in five girls and one in eight boys reported dating violence in the past year. ... read more

Herbal Supplements & Rx Meds: A Recipe for Disaster

Herbal Supplements & Rx Meds: A Recipe for Disaster

Expert : Gerald O’Malley, MD

Many people take both Rx meds and supplements in hopes of improving health, but the potential interactions may make things worse. ... read more

Medical News of the Week: Why Are More Young People Having Strokes?

Medical News of the Week: Why Are More Young People Having Strokes?

Expert : Angelique Campen, MD

Recent statistics indicate that while stroke has been declining in the elderly, occurrence on the rise in people under 50. ... read more

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Host Bio

Leigh Vinocur, MD
Dr. Leigh Vinocur is a board certified emergency physician and nationally recognized on-air medical personality. She appears regularly as a medical expert and contributor on the Today Show, the Fox News Channel and the popular syndicated Dr. Oz Show. She is a health contributor and columnist for the widely read online newspaper the Huffington Post. She developed and hosts the Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show: Health From the Outside IN on RadioMD.com. Read more