Dr. Michael Roizen, MD

Bio

Michael F. Roizen, MD, a Sharecare Editorial Advisory member, is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Williams College, Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, and is board certified in both Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine. In 2007 Dr. Roizen was named the Chief Wellness Officer (the first such position in a major healthcare institution in the United States) for Cleveland Clinic, and Chair of its Wellness Institute. Dr. Roizen co-founded RealAge and chairs its Scientific Advisory Board. He is 64 calendar years of age, but his RealAge is 44.3. He and Dr Oz have authored 8 NY Times bestsellers between them, and three separately, including 4 #1 NY Times Bestsellers, including RealAge, Are You As Young As You Can Be, YOU: The Owner’s Manual, YOU: On A Diet, the Owner’s Manual for Waist Management, and YOU Staying Young, the Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty.

Specialties:

internal medicine
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Affiliation:

Cleveland Clinic

Location:

Cleveland, OH
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Sharecare News posted a story about Internal Medicine:

Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors should avoid ordering certain antibiotics for older patients who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, such as Lipitor, Canadian researchers say.

Statins, which are taken by many millions of people, don't mix well with the antibiotics clarithr...Full Article
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BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Fetal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to low levels of a key developmental hormone in newborn boys with undescended testicles, according to an early new study.

The research adds to the list of growing health concerns related t...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Internal Medicine:

Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing

WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Taking high doses of iodine and kelp supplements can be hazardous to your health, warns the American Thyroid Association.

Adequate iodine intake is required for normal function of the thyroid, a gland in the neck that produces hormones that control t...Full Article
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What kind of medical specialists diagnose and treat fibromyalgia?

Many different types of doctors can diagnose and treat fibromyalgia. Sometimes a rheumatologist, a... Full Post

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Why are females more at risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury?

In the battle of the sexes, women win the ACL division in a walk. (Or a hobble, more aptly). Women... Full Post

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Sharecare News posted a story about Internal Medicine:

Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.

Men with a certain mutation of the FTO gene had an 87 percent greater ...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Internal Medicine:

Cellphone Calls During Blood Pressure Readings May Skew Results

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- New Italian research offers some cautionary advice for patients with high blood pressure: The next time you take a blood pressure reading, turn off your cellphone.

The reason: Answering a cellphone call during a reading may cause a temporary but signi...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Internal Medicine:

People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- High-salt diets have long been linked to high blood pressure, but new research finds that those with the condition may have a far greater preference for salty foods than those with normal blood pressure.

In a small study of ...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Internal Medicine:

New Guidelines Say Doctors Should Screen All Adults for 'Risky' Drinking

MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Primary care doctors should screen all adults for drinking problems, and offer them counseling if needed, new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggest.

Based on years of research, there is enough evidence that a quick screen at the...Full Article
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