Mehmet Oz, MD

It’s that time of year again: Fall. The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and you and your family are getting ready for the busy holiday season ahead. However, autumn is also a...

Modern medicine is full of miracles, from germ-killing antibiotics that have literally saved millions of lives to the miracle of open-heart surgery.

One miracle I want to...

A new report claims that genetically modified foods (or organisms) can damage your health and even cause cancer, but some experts say they’re an inexpensive and healthy way to put dinner on your...

Depression is a debilitating disease that has cost our country...

This past weekend, I returned to Harvard for my 30-year class reunion, where I got a chance to connect with old friends – including my old roommate Billy Campbell, former president of Discovery...

Ever notice how good you feel after venting – to a friend, to a therapist, even a stranger who was willing to listen?

The health benefits of self-disclosure should come as no...

Many of us eat because we’re angry, bored, stressed, depressed, anxious, watching a movie, busy, not busy enough, hanging out with friends, or just because we have nothing better to do. But at...

As we prepared for our "Restart Your Body"  show, we wondered about the best way to make a strong impact with you, the viewer. We did an unprecedented thing to show the importance of...

Instead of going to a traditional doctor’s office, I’ve noticed a trend in patients going to grocery stores, pharmacies or retail stores for a cold or for a checkup. “Retail-based clinics” –...

This past spring, my team and I went to work to set up the first of our free 15-Minute Physicals. At these events, we were able to work with patients on a large scale. While 15 minutes may not...

Why do I do yoga every day? Not only does it keep my body in shape, the required mental focus relaxes me and keeps my mind healthy. I’ve always felt that what I do on a daily basis will benefit...

Life or death situations. No one ever wants to be there – but many of you will one day find yourselves face to face with an emergency that has the potential to turn your world upside down.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A little over a month ago, we had award-winning science writer Gary Taubes on the show, who my...

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...

A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated the finale of our Just 10 Challenge. We had nearly half a million people take control...

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,...

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...

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 often emphasize the importance of being a smart patient; someone who accepts responsibility for their own health and well-being. A smart patient...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...