Dr. Michael Roizen, MD

Answers

How common is infertility in the United Sates?

More than 6 million women in North America have trouble conceiving or maintaining a pregnancy.... Full Answer

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How can I protect myself while bodysurfing?

If you're dumped off a boogie board or forced head-first toward the bottom while bodysurfing,... Full Answer

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What should I do if I cut myself while swimming at the beach?

Seashell, barnacle, or coral cuts can cause a serious infection. Wash, disinfect and talk to... Full Answer

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How should I treat a jellyfish sting?

For stings from most North American and Hawaiian jellyfish, remove the tentacles and rinse the area... Full Answer

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What is psoriatic arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis strikes up to 30% of people with psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition... Full Answer

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What are the treatment options for vitiligo?

Vitiligo treatment options include the following:
  • makeup
  • repigmentation
... Full Answer

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How can I protect myself against vitiligo?

Research shows that many people with vitiligo are deficient in folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin C,... Full Answer

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What problems are associated with vitiligo?

Fortunately, there doesn't seem to be any major health risks directly associated with vitiligo,... Full Answer

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What is vitiligo?

Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation-destroying autoimmune condition affecting more than 2 million... Full Answer

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If my doctor recommends a CT scan, what questions should I ask?

Every day 19,500 computed tomography (CT) scans are performed in the United States. From 2005... Full Answer

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How can my child avoid a head injury in football?

There's no doctor in North America who'd say football is risk-free. Turns out most football... Full Answer

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How can touching make me feel better?

We all can harness -- and benefit from -- the power of touch. Whether skin is massaged tenderly or... Full Answer

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What are some questions I should ask before getting my teeth whitened?

A bright smile is pleasing, but you don’t want to end up with a blinding shine like Ross in... Full Answer

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Who should have gastric bypass surgery?

If you lose 100 pounds, you’ll gain 100% in self-confidence and health. You’ll... Full Answer

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How can I control sugar cravings?

The average American downs 70 pounds of added sugars each year. Sugars are crammed into and hidden... Full Answer

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