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America’s Doctor and two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of the Daytime Emmy-winning The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Oz is also Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute & Complementary Medicine Program at NY Presbyterian.
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America’s Doctor and two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of </i>The Dr. Oz Show</i>, Dr. Oz is also Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute & Complementary Medicine Program at NY Presbyterian.<br/><br/><br/><br/><span style="float:right;"><a href="/bios/mehmet-oz-md">FULL BIO</a></span>
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Joining Dr. Oz is a panel of experts from across the country, representing different medical disciplines, genders, and opinions. Together, they're creating a center for health and wellness information where no topic is off limits.
Almost 10 years ago, my wife, Lisa, and I formed HealthCorps to help fight the childhood obesity epidemic sweeping the nation. Wednesday night, I was delighted to join Lisa in honoring two...
Runny noses, phlegmy coughs and watery eyes. We’re in the midst of a season when outdoor allergies have a way of making you feel like doing just about anything short of running your head through a...
I’ve got a question for you: Are you in the mood?
Your response is probably something along the lines of, “Uh, not really, doc, I’m sitting in front of my computer with my...
There’s no doubt that during this time of year, there’s a strong temptation to slip into hibernation mode, but for life-long health, it’s important that you don’t let months of inactivity slip by...
There’s been a lot of news about juice – and what’s in it – lately. We’ve been at the forefront of these investigations and plenty has been brought to light: the presence of arsenic in apple juice...
Recently, I had Dr. Joe Mercola on as a guest of the show. His views on alternative medicine are cutting edge – and often very controversial – garnering millions of online followers as well as the...
There are all kinds of reasons to love the holidays – and none of them have to do with eggnog, mashed potatoes, or any new gadget you’re hoping to score. I’m like many of you: I associate the...
The holidays can really bring a lot of hustle and bustle into our lives – between shopping and cooking and social engagements, there’s hardly time to get everything done. But, the holidays are...
I’ve never been much of a java lover – despite the fact that there’s a coffee shop on every corner, and despite the fact that...
As we get closer to winter, you might find yourself reminiscing about the summer. I certainly am. As many of you may know, last summer I went on...
In the winter of 2009, we aired a segment reporting on the connection between the XMRV retrovirus and its presence in patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). These findings were...
Pet ownership is at all all-time high; over 72 million households are homes to animals. My good friend and veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker told me this during a recent appearance on the show to...
Years ago, a general misconception existed that the profession of nursing revolved around sponge baths and bedpans. I’d like to think that today’s public is more educated about the important role...
A little over a month ago, we had award-winning science writer Gary Taubes on the show, who my...
For a recent show we formulated The Great American Stress Test for viewers to calculate exactly how stressed out they are and...
When you reflect on the important people in your life, you may not necessarily think of your doctor. Yet maintaining this relationship is essential to your wellbeing. The relationship between...
Now that we’re 2 weeks into 2011, how is your New Year’s resolution going? Too often when it comes to making major changes in our routine, lives and schedules creep in and muddle our best...
A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated the finale of our Just 10 Challenge. We had nearly half a million people take control...
It was during my appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show when I first learned how to use my strengths as a doctor to create a dialogue on health with an audience that was eager for...
A new study at the University of California, San Diego, found that children who were exposed to a particular strain of adenovirus, a type of virus that causes respiratory infections and colds,...
Unfortunately, as one of my doctoral responsibilities, I have given countless patients bad, occasionally heartbreaking news. During these tender, vulnerable moments of fear, the response I often...
A year ago at this time, we were gearing up for the launch of The Dr. Oz Show. We knew this was a momentous platform; something we believed had the potential to change lives. The lingering...
While in Italy this summer, it was impossible not to notice the local appreciation for the fine art of food preparation and consumption. A meal there is not only to be enjoyed; it is to be...
Traveling abroad this summer has been the perfect prescription for me. As my wife Lisa and I embarked on our overdue vacation I was impressed at the passion for, and magnitude of the World Cup. It...
I’m a huge proponent of preventing illness through diet and lifestyle – especially when it comes to cancer. We’ve featured a number of shows that focus on an...
I often emphasize the importance of being a smart patient; someone who accepts responsibility for their own health and well-being. A smart patient...
This week one of the most important people in my life, my wife Lisa, will be joining me on the show. She is a major creative force and an integral part of “The Dr. Oz Show” family. In...
In a healthy person, the mind and the body work together dynamically. But what happens when your brain turns against your body? As any victim of anorexia nervosa can attest, the consequences are...
Your emotions are the most powerful part of your character and are, in my view, the biggest motivator of behavior. For many people, emotional triggers such as frustration, anger, resentment,...
Would you feel comfortable driving after 4 alcoholic drinks? For most of us, the answer is a resounding no. But shockingly, drivers everywhere are roughly just as impaired when they get behind the...
I can relate to the worries and concerns a parent faces when their teen panics at the onset of puberty and the fluctuating weight that can sometimes accompany it.
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I believe that the future of medicine is all about challenging misconceptions. To achieve the highest possible standard of wellness, the medical community should consider all aspects of healing...
Cookies, muffins, and danishes galore!
That’s what a fraction of The Dr. Oz Show audience members found waiting for them in our audience holding area last week. It...
I decided to spend a few hours in the grocery store this week – as a bagger!
Going undercover was a brand new experience for me, but it was equal parts enlightening and...
Before a page of script was written or a camera turned on, I sat down with my team of producers to discuss exactly what type of program we wanted The Dr. Oz Show to be. It was essential to provide...
You've probably heard the body described as a temple, but ever thought of it as a hotel? For billions of people around the world it's just that, playing host to a wide range of parasites and other...
When people think about health, the first topics that come to mind are typically food, diet, exercise, and sleep. But did you know that regular, satisfying sex is also a key component of a healthy...
We’re now halfway into January – have you kept your New Year’s resolution?
Researchers have shown that when people make a New Year’s resolutions, it’s typically related to their...
A recent scientific paper made the fascinating observation that loneliness can travel through a social network, infecting the group like a disease. I’m glad that it made headlines, because it’s...
This week thousands of spectators crowded around 30 Rockefeller Plaza to see the lighting of its world-famous Christmas tree. No doubt the holiday season is upon us, and soon we’ll be surrounded...
"Peace of Mind" or "Power of Me:" Which Kind of Person are You?
When it comes to your health and screening tests, do you subscribe to “peace of mind,” or “power of me”? The “...
Throughout my years as a cardiothoracic surgeon, I’ve performed hundreds of heart transplants. But still, with each new patient, there’s a moment during surgery when the new heart swells with...
As my new show premiered last month, let me explain what this platform and opportunity mean to me. I have spent a solid chunk of my adult life trying to concoct the “secret sauce” that takes...
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