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Itchy, Irritated Eyes? It Could Be Pinkeye
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Itchy, Irritated Eyes? It Could Be Pinkeye

Expert : Lorraine Metzler, MD
Do you suffer from red irritated eyes, itchiness or swelling in your eyes? It could be conjunctivitis, better known as pinkeye. ... read more
Extreme Athletes Can Suffer Extreme Injuries
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Extreme Athletes Can Suffer Extreme Injuries

Expert : Christopher Hogrefe, MD
Sporting events such as snowboarding and skiing were once considered "extreme." But slope-style events have now become mainstream. How can you protect yourself from injury? ... read more
Decriminalizing Pot May Land More Kids in the ER
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A new study looked at states that decriminalized marijuana and found an increase in the number of children requiring medical intervention. ... read more
A Deadly Problem: Heroin Use on the Rise
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Heroin abuse and overdoses are on the rise. Dr. Marsha Ford helps shed some light on this lethal addictive drug. ... read more
Balancing the Benefits of Wine & Chocolate
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You certainly wouldn't think of wine and chocolate as "health foods," but they actually do contain health benefits when consumed in moderation. ... read more
Avoiding Potential Injuries Related to Ice & Snow
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Are you prepared for the potential risks that ice and snow bring? Dr. James Williams provides some life-saving suggestions. ... read more
Carbon Monoxide: The Silent, Odorless Killer
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Carbon monoxide is a very serious threat when the temperatures drop. Be sure you and your family members are protected against this silent killer.

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Recognizing Frostbite Before It's Too Late
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One very serious risk with the arctic cold and wind chills is frostbite. ... read more
Don't Risk Hypothermia During Cold Weather
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The polar vortex has brought deadly cold to many areas of the country this winter. Are you protecting yourself and your loved ones against hypothermia? ... read more
A Lack of Medical Liability Reform Hurts Patients
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A poor medical liability environment drives up healthcare costs and creates longer ER wait times. Find out how your state graded in the recent ACEP EM report card. ... read more

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

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