Mary Shomon, About.com's Thyroid health expert joins Dr. Friedman and Melanie Cole, MS to discuss thyroid health; what is the thyroid, what can go wrong, when surgery is needed and more.

Mary Shomon, About.com's Thyroid health expert joins Dr. Friedman and Melanie Cole, MS to discuss thyroid health; what is the thyroid, what can go wrong, when surgery is needed and more.

Mary Shomon, About.com's Thyroid health expert joins Dr. Friedman and Melanie Cole, MS to discuss thyroid health; what is the thyroid, what can go wrong, when surgery is needed and more.

Mary Shomon, About.com's Thyroid health expert joins Dr. Friedman and Melanie Cole, MS to discuss thyroid health; what is the thyroid, what can go wrong, when surgery is needed and more.

Dr. Earl Mindell, best-selling author of the "Vitamin Bible", "Prescription Alternatives" and many other books joins Dr. David Friedman to teach listeners all about health, nutrition and what should be done about the standard American diet!

Dr. Earl Mindell, best-selling author of the "Vitamin Bible", "Prescription Alternatives" and many other books joins Dr. David Friedman to teach listeners all about health, nutrition and what should be done about the standard American diet!

Dr. Earl Mindell, best-selling author of the "Vitamin Bible" and many other books joins Dr. David Friedman to teach listeners all about health, nutrition and what should be done about the standard American diet!

Dr. Earl Mindell, best-selling author of the "Vitamin Bible" and many other books joins Dr. David Friedman to teach listeners all about health, nutrition and what should be done about the standard American diet!

Dr. Linda Mundorff, certified nutritional consultant and board certified traditional naturopath joins the show to speak on proper antibiotic usage. Most doctors instruct patients to take the medicine until it is all gone. but rarely do they instruct on proper dosage and frequency. Dr. Mundorff will help clear up some of the confusion when taking antibiotics.

Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) remains one of the most common diseases and will only become more common as the population ages and increases. Fractures associated with PMO are both underappreciated and serious. While advances have been made in PMO care over the last 15 years, there remains an opportunity for new therapeutic options to address some of the existing treatment challenges women face. Recently, the FDA approved Amgen’s Prolia (denosumab) for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture.

Dr. Michael McClung, director of the Oregon Osteoporosis Center and one of the lead investigators in the Prolia clinical trials joins the show to discuss, the first new class of medicine introduced in nearly a decade to treat PMO called Prolia.

Dr. Robert Gregg, DDS, President of The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry joins the show to discuss gum disease; how your bleeding gums could be a sign of something much worse! Also, new treatments for gum disease.

It’s the silent plague that robs women of their self-confidence, casts a pall over romantic relationships, and even ends marriages. Yet few women talk about it, and even fewer seek help. According to the Journal of Family Practice, three out of every five women reported pain during love making. Belinda Wurn, research director of Clear Passage Physical Therapy and an expert in this area joins the show with some suggestions on how to ease these pains.

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A child's development can be followed by how she or he plays, learns, speaks, and acts. Parents play a critical role in their child's development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together - playing, singing, reading, and even just talking - can make a big difference.

Dr Dan Levy comes on the show to discuss these developemental milestones. He will also discuss our teens mindset and why they do the things that teens do!

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A child's development can be followed by how she or he plays, learns, speaks, and acts. Parents play a critical role in their child's development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together - playing, singing, reading, and even just talking - can make a big difference.

Dr Dan Levy comes on the show to discuss these developemental milestones. He will also discuss our teens mindset and why they do the things that teens do!

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A child's development can be followed by how she or he plays, learns, speaks, and acts. Parents play a critical role in their child's development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together - playing, singing, reading, and even just talking - can make a big difference.

Dr Dan Levy comes on the show to discuss these developemental milestones. He will also discuss our teens mindset and why they do the things that teens do!

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A child's development can be followed by how she or he plays, learns, speaks, and acts. Parents play a critical role in their child's development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together - playing, singing, reading, and even just talking - can make a big difference.

Dr Dan Levy comes on the show to discuss these developemental milestones. He will also discuss our teens mindset and why they do the things that teens do!

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A child's development can be followed by how she or he plays, learns, speaks, and acts. Parents play a critical role in their child's development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together - playing, singing, reading, and even just talking - can make a big difference.

Dr Dan Levy comes on the show to discuss these developemental milestones. He will also discuss our teens mindset and why they do the things that teens do!

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A child's development can be followed by how she or he plays, learns, speaks, and acts. Parents play a critical role in their child's development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together - playing, singing, reading, and even just talking - can make a big difference.

Dr Dan Levy comes on the show to discuss these developemental milestones. He will also discuss our teens mindset and why they do the things that teens do!

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A child's development can be followed by how she or he plays, learns, speaks, and acts. Parents play a critical role in their child's development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together - playing, singing, reading, and even just talking - can make a big difference.

Dr Dan Levy comes on the show to discuss these developemental milestones. He will also discuss our teens mindset and why they do the things that teens do!

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (crawling, walking, etc.).

A child's development can be followed by how she or he plays, learns, speaks, and acts. Parents play a critical role in their child's development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together - playing, singing, reading, and even just talking - can make a big difference.

Dr Dan Levy comes on the show to discuss these developemental milestones. He will also discuss our teens mindset and why they do the things that teens do!

Jim Hitchin, CEO of Spectra Science joins the show to discuss why early detection rates for Cancer are still too low and what can be done to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Dr. Jeffrey Fisch joins the show to discuss male infertility; why it happens and what can be done to help men and families dealing with this issue.

Dr. Douglas Blayney, renowned medical oncologist joins the show to discuss some of the latest advances in Cancer treatments that are available.

Dr. Joan Rose, international expert in water quality and public health safety joins the show to tell us how to spot an unsafe public pool this summer. This is one every parent should listen to!

The month of June is traditionally a special time to celebrate the men in our lives. Just in time for National Men’s Health Week, June 14-20, and Father’s Day, June 20, Dr. Nick, medical spokesperson for TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization joins the show to offer a variety of tips and ideas to help improve men’s health that can also benefit the entire family.

The month of June is traditionally a special time to celebrate the men in our lives. Just in time for National Men’s Health Week, June 14-20, and Father’s Day, June 20, Dr. Nick, medical spokesperson for TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization joins the show to offer a variety of tips and ideas to help improve men’s health that can also benefit the entire family.

The month of June is traditionally a special time to celebrate the men in our lives. Just in time for National Men’s Health Week, June 14-20, and Father’s Day, June 20, Dr. Nick, medical spokesperson for TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization joins the show to offer a variety of tips and ideas to help improve men’s health that can also benefit the entire family.

The month of June is traditionally a special time to celebrate the men in our lives. Just in time for National Men’s Health Week, June 14-20, and Father’s Day, June 20, Dr. Nick, medical spokesperson for TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization joins the show to offer a variety of tips and ideas to help improve men’s health that can also benefit the entire family.

Mark Underwood, president and founder of Quincy Bioscience joins the program to discuss brain health and memory loss; what research and efforts are being made to help memory/cognitive issues and what is Prevagen and how it may help memory loss.

Mark Underwood, president and founder of Quincy Bioscience joins the program to discuss brain health and memory loss; what research and efforts are being made to help memory/cognitive issues and what is Prevagen and how it may help memory loss.

Mark Underwood, president and founder of Quincy Bioscience joins the program to discuss brain health and memory loss; how big of a problem is this in the U.S., what does science say about the connection of differing types of memory loss? Mark will answer these questions and more.

Mark Underwood, president and founder of Quincy Bioscience joins the program to discuss brain health and memory loss; how big of a problem is this in the U.S., what does science say about the connection of differing types of memory loss? Mark will answer these questions and more.

Journalist and author, Maryn McKenna joins the show to discuss the article she wrote in the June 2010 Annals of Emergency Medicine entitled “The Root of the Problem: EPs Struggle to Provide Dental Care When No One Else Will.”

Dr. Richard O'Brien, Attending Emergency Physician at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, PA joins the show to talk about ACEP’s release on bike helmet safety and why it is as important for adults to wear helmets as kids.

Dr. Ryan Stanton from the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center joins the show to explain the dangers of heat stroke, sunburn and heat related illnesses. What can people do to stay safe while still enjoying the Summer fun and sun?

As the Summer heats up, more people are at the pools. What can be done to keep them safe? Dr. Bruce Bonanno from Meadowlands Hospital joins the show to discuss how to stay safe this summer at the beach and by the pool.

June is National Smile Month and smile expert, Dr. Chris Kammer joins the show to share 5 secrets we need to know about our Oral Health!

Dr. Robert Butler, founder of the International Longevity Center and best known as the father of geriatric medicine joins the show to discuss his new book, "The Longevity Prescription: 8 Proven Keys to a Long, Healthy Life" and outline the eight essential facets of longevity.

June is Men's Health Month! To celebrate the health of the men in our lives, Dr. DeSilva invites former TV correspondent, Norman Morris co-author of the newly released book, "Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds". This book uses personal patient and doctor stories to touch upon the many topics surrounding prostate cancer, including coming to terms with diagnosis, various treatment paths, complications and the aftereffects. This is a must have book for the men in your life.

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital's Breast Health Program is dedicated to the prevention, education, early detection and treatment of breast cancer in women from throughout southwest Louisiana. Dr. Thomas Strong, a board certified surgeon on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses minimally invasive diagnostic techniques for breast cancer, such as stereotactic breast biopsy to assess a breast abnormality, as well as sentinel node biopsy which uses cutting-edge, pinpoint accuracy to remove the first few lymph nodes into which a tumor drains, as well as treatment options such as lumpectomy and mastectomy.

For more information on breast cancer diagnostics and treatment options or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Strong, call Surgical Associates of Southwest Louisiana at (337) 494-4868.

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital's Breast Health Program is dedicated to the prevention, education, early detection and treatment of breast cancer in women from throughout southwest Louisiana. Dr. Thomas Strong, a board certified surgeon on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses minimally invasive diagnostic techniques for breast cancer, such as stereotactic breast biopsy to assess a breast abnormality, as well as sentinel node biopsy which uses cutting-edge, pinpoint accuracy to remove the first few lymph nodes into which a tumor drains, as well as treatment options such as lumpectomy and mastectomy.

For more information on breast cancer diagnostics and treatment options or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Strong, call Surgical Associates of Southwest Louisiana at (337) 494-4868.

Sudie Mann, executive director of Miles Perret Cancer Services located in Lafayette discusses “Mobile Miles,” a mobile program that operates from the Memorial Hospital campus one-day-a-month providing free non-medical support and information for cancer patients throughout southwest Louisiana.

For more information on Miles Perret “Mobile Miles” Cancer Services, call Miles Perret Cancer Services at (337) 433-5817.

Sudie Mann, executive director of Miles Perret Cancer Services located in Lafayette discusses “Mobile Miles,” a mobile program that operates from the Memorial Hospital campus one-day-a-month providing free non-medical support and information for cancer patients throughout southwest Louisiana.

For more information on Miles Perret “Mobile Miles” Cancer Services, call Miles Perret Cancer Services at (337) 433-5817.

Courage is beautiful…and so is every woman being treated for cancer. Martha Grant, associate director of health initiatives for the American Cancer Society, discusses Look Good…Feel Better®, a free, non-medical program created to help individuals with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem, and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence.

For more information on Look Good…Feel Better in southwest Louisiana, call the American Cancer Society at (337) 433-5817.

Courage is beautiful…and so is every woman being treated for cancer. Martha Grant, associate director of health initiatives for the American Cancer Society, discusses Look Good…Feel Better®, a free, non-medical program created to help individuals with cancer look good, improve their self-esteem, and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confidence.

For more information on Look Good…Feel Better in southwest Louisiana, call the American Cancer Society at (337) 433-5817.

Unlike other radiation treatment systems, the versatility of the Trilogy Stereotactic System at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital makes it ideal for spine, lung, brain, prostate, breast, and colorectal tumors; lung tumors when lymph nodes need to be treated; skin lesions; and solitary metastases needing real time tracking. An imaging and radiation treatment system in one, the Trilogy takes an image as you are being treated, enabling your healthcare team to know exactly where the tumor is. That significantly shortens treatment times and targets the tumor more precisely. Dr. James Maze, board certified radiation oncologist and medical director of radiation oncology at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses the Trilogy, which combined with the amazing accuracy of the beam itself, treats smaller lesions at an earlier stage, as well as tumors that are very close to vital structures.

For more information on the Trilogy System or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Maze, call The Cancer Center at (337) 494-2121.

Unlike other radiation treatment systems, the versatility of the Trilogy Stereotactic System at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital makes it ideal for spine, lung, brain, prostate, breast, and colorectal tumors; lung tumors when lymph nodes need to be treated; skin lesions; and solitary metastases needing real time tracking. An imaging and radiation treatment system in one, the Trilogy takes an image as you are being treated, enabling your healthcare team to know exactly where the tumor is. That significantly shortens treatment times and targets the tumor more precisely. Dr. James Maze, board certified radiation oncologist and medical director of radiation oncology at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses the Trilogy, which combined with the amazing accuracy of the beam itself, treats smaller lesions at an earlier stage, as well as tumors that are very close to vital structures.

For more information on the Trilogy System or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Maze, call The Cancer Center at (337) 494-2121.

Dr. Mary Grace Umlauf, a renowned sleep authority joins the show to explain what is shift work disorder and how we can correct this and other sleep disorders.

When Tony Bell was a rodeo professional, his biggest challenge wasn’t in the ring, but outside. As strange as that sounds, understand that Tony was born with a defect of his colon and as a result he had a permanent colostomy when he was 9. Today, the farm boy from Kansas is just as active – if not more so, than any other 28-year-old. Tony joins the show to share his amazing and inspirational story.

Bob Gibbs – a 40-year old husband and father of 4 boys – knows the importance of tumor tissue banking…he likely would not be alive without it. With few of those afflicted with a grade 3 or 4 brain tumor living beyond 4 years, 6-year brain tumor survivor Bob Gibbs is defying the odds because he banked his cancer tissue. This enabled the actual brain tumor cells that were hell bent on killing Bob to, instead, be used to help save his life through a ground-breaking customized cancer vaccine. Bob Gibbs joins the show to explain his inspiring story.

Dr. Jan Rakinic, Chief of the Section of Colorectal Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine joins the show to discuss how to heal hemorrhoids and other serious colorectal issues.

Get the latest health headlines from Dr. Michael Roizen and co-host Arthur Perry, MD., Plus more from RealAge: Seek This Vitamin Group for Your Eyes

Also, Dr. Perry's Flap of the Week - What's Dr. Perry all fired up about this week? Tune in to find out.

Brandon Colby, MD, author of "Outsmart Your Genes", explains how predictive medicine and genetic testing can provide valuable insight into what may lie ahead in your health future and how you can use genetic information to help prevent problems before they occur.

Plus, RealAge Tip of the Week - Try This Seasoning to Help You Slim Down

Doug Ingoldsby, "The Vitamin Professor” joins the show to discuss multi-vitamins; how low quality ingredients can skew study's results and what you should look for in a good multi.

Doug Ingoldsby, "The Vitamin Professor” joins the show to discuss multi-vitamins; how low quality ingredients can skew study's results and what you should look for in a good multi.

Women's health expert, Dr. Anna Cabeca joins the show to discuss how women can better control their PMS.

Dr. Mark Perloe, clinical assistant professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia joins the show to discuss a silent but very serious epidemic...recurrent miscarriages.

At Memorial Hospital, platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy provides a promising solution to accelerate the healing of tendon injuries and osteoarthritis. PRP merges cutting-edge technology with the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Dr. Brett Cascio, a board certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Memorial discusses platelet rich plasma therapy, which can improve the treatment of stubborn injuries, including hamstring strains, Achilles tendinitis, and ankle sprains, and enhance healing in rotator cuff repairs and ligament reconstructions, among others.

For more information on platelet rich plasma therapy or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cascio, call Orthopaedic Specialists at (337) 494-4900.

At Memorial Hospital, platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy provides a promising solution to accelerate the healing of tendon injuries and osteoarthritis. PRP merges cutting-edge technology with the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Dr. Brett Cascio, a board certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Memorial discusses platelet rich plasma therapy, which can improve the treatment of stubborn injuries, including hamstring strains, Achilles tendinitis, and ankle sprains, and enhance healing in rotator cuff repairs and ligament reconstructions, among others.

For more information on platelet rich plasma therapy or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cascio, call Orthopaedic Specialists at (337) 494-4900.

Hip pain is common problem, but may be caused by any number of conditions, including problems with the joint, or the muscle, ligaments, tendons or other structures that support your hip joint. As most physicians will recommend, the first treatment for most conditions that cause hip pain is to rest and allow the acute inflammation to subside. Dr. Brett Cascio, a board certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Memorial explains when it’s time to see a specialist and discusses hip pain treatment options, including hip arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure that reduces scarring and recovery time.

For more information on hip arthroscopy or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cascio, call Orthopaedic Specialists at (337) 494-4900.

Hip pain is common problem, but may be caused by any number of conditions, including problems with the joint, or the muscle, ligaments, tendons or other structures that support your hip joint. As most physicians will recommend, the first treatment for most conditions that cause hip pain is to rest and allow the acute inflammation to subside. Dr. Brett Cascio, a board certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Memorial explains when it’s time to see a specialist and discusses hip pain treatment options, including hip arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure that reduces scarring and recovery time.

For more information on hip arthroscopy or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cascio, call Orthopaedic Specialists at (337) 494-4900.

Injuries to the hand and upper extremities can be complex, involving bone, tendon, nerve and/or skin. Recovery is equally dependent upon expert physician care and early, appropriate therapy. Susan Cart, L.O.T.R. M.O.T., an occupational therapist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses therapy treatments that goal help patients regain full hand and upper extremity function for their daily activities.

For more information on physical therapy services for the hand or upper extremity, call Memorial’s Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation at (337) 494-2556.

Injuries to the hand and upper extremities can be complex, involving bone, tendon, nerve and/or skin. Recovery is equally dependent upon expert physician care and early, appropriate therapy. Susan Cart, L.O.T.R. M.O.T., an occupational therapist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses therapy treatments that goal help patients regain full hand and upper extremity function for their daily activities.

For more information on physical therapy services for the hand or upper extremity, call Memorial’s Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation at (337) 494-2556.

The hand is an amazing work of anatomy, consisting of many small bones, ligaments, joints, muscles, nerves and skin, all working together to serve our many daily activities. To accomplish this, our hands require sensation and movement, and any injury carries the potential for serious handicap. Lawrence Weber, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon and hand and upper extremity specialist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses the intricacies of the hand and treating acute and chronic conditions that may affect it.

For more information on acute or chronic hand conditions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Weber, call Orthopaedic Specialists at (337) 494-4900.

The hand is an amazing work of anatomy, consisting of many small bones, ligaments, joints, muscles, nerves and skin, all working together to serve our many daily activities. To accomplish this, our hands require sensation and movement, and any injury carries the potential for serious handicap. Lawrence Weber, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon and hand and upper extremity specialist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses the intricacies of the hand and treating acute and chronic conditions that may affect it.

For more information on acute or chronic hand conditions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Weber, call Orthopaedic Specialists at (337) 494-4900.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning. >br>

Dr.Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, comes on the show to discuss the new reccommendations by the AAP and offer advice on keeping our children safe around water.

The power lawn mower is one of the most dangerous tools around the home. Each year, approximately 68,000 persons with injuries caused by power mowers were treated in emergency departments. More than 9,000 of the people hurt were younger than 18 years. Older children and adolescents were most often hurt while cutting lawns as chores or as a way to earn money.

Lawn mower injuries include deep cuts, loss of fingers and toes, broken and dislocated bones, burns, and eye and other injuries. Some injuries are very serious. Both users of mowers and those who are nearby can be hurt.

Dr.Alison S. Tothy, M.D, Medical Director; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assistant Professor; Department of Pediatrics The University of Chicago Children's Hospital, comes on the show to discuss the AAP recommendations regarding childrens' safety around lawnmowers.

The power lawn mower is one of the most dangerous tools around the home. Each year, approximately 68,000 persons with injuries caused by power mowers were treated in emergency departments. More than 9,000 of the people hurt were younger than 18 years. Older children and adolescents were most often hurt while cutting lawns as chores or as a way to earn money.

Lawn mower injuries include deep cuts, loss of fingers and toes, broken and dislocated bones, burns, and eye and other injuries. Some injuries are very serious. Both users of mowers and those who are nearby can be hurt.

Dr.Alison S. Tothy, M.D, Medical Director; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assistant Professor; Department of Pediatrics The University of Chicago Children's Hospital, comes on the show to discuss the AAP recommendations regarding childrens' safety around lawnmowers.

In the past few years there has been a significant increase in pediatric button battery ingestions resulting in serious complications. From 1985 to 2009, there was a 6.7-fold increase in the percentage of ingestions with severe outcomes, including 13 deaths. In addition, many devastating injuries have been reported such as exsanguination from esophageal perforation into the aorta, destruction of the wall of the esophagus and trachea, vocal cord paralysis and esophageal narrowing.

Children swallowing batteries lodged in the esophagus have required feeding or breathing tubes for months or years and multiple surgical repairs. Two new studies suggest that batteries must be removed from the esophagus within 2 hours to prevent these serious injuries. These studies further demonstrate that the increase in the severity of button battery ingestions by children is directly related to the widespread use of 20-mm-diameter lithium batteries as a power source for common household products.

Dr. Toby Litovitz, MD, Executive & Medical Director
National Capital Poison Center, comes on the show to discuss how parents must be vigilant to prevent these battery ingestions.

In the past few years there has been a significant increase in pediatric button battery ingestions resulting in serious complications. From 1985 to 2009, there was a 6.7-fold increase in the percentage of ingestions with severe outcomes, including 13 deaths. In addition, many devastating injuries have been reported such as exsanguination from esophageal perforation into the aorta, destruction of the wall of the esophagus and trachea, vocal cord paralysis and esophageal narrowing.

Children swallowing batteries lodged in the esophagus have required feeding or breathing tubes for months or years and multiple surgical repairs. Two new studies suggest that batteries must be removed from the esophagus within 2 hours to prevent these serious injuries. These studies further demonstrate that the increase in the severity of button battery ingestions by children is directly related to the widespread use of 20-mm-diameter lithium batteries as a power source for common household products.

Dr. Toby Litovitz, MD, Executive & Medical Director
National Capital Poison Center, comes on the show to discuss how parents must be vigilant to prevent these battery ingestions.

In the past few years there has been a significant increase in pediatric button battery ingestions resulting in serious complications. From 1985 to 2009, there was a 6.7-fold increase in the percentage of ingestions with severe outcomes, including 13 deaths. In addition, many devastating injuries have been reported such as exsanguination from esophageal perforation into the aorta, destruction of the wall of the esophagus and trachea, vocal cord paralysis and esophageal narrowing.

Children swallowing batteries lodged in the esophagus have required feeding or breathing tubes for months or years and multiple surgical repairs. Two new studies suggest that batteries must be removed from the esophagus within 2 hours to prevent these serious injuries. These studies further demonstrate that the increase in the severity of button battery ingestions by children is directly related to the widespread use of 20-mm-diameter lithium batteries as a power source for common household products.

Dr. Toby Litovitz, MD, Executive & Medical Director
National Capital Poison Center, comes on the show to discuss how parents must be vigilant to prevent these battery ingestions.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.

Next year will mark the first World Congress on Exercise is Medicine™ – an official launch of the globalization the EIM program has achieved since its inception in 2007.

The guiding principles of Exercise is Medicine™ are shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA). They are designed to help improve the health and well-being of our nation through a regular physical activity prescription from doctors and other health care providers.

African Americans, women, the elderly, obese people, and those in underserved communities are less likely than others to participate in leisure-time physical activity. Dr
Robert Carter, Ph.D., MPH, comes on the show to discuss how the Exercise is Medicine initiative can help minorities and the underserved populations to overcome some of the health disparities facing these populations.