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More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults (26%) have untreated dental cavities.More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults (26%) have untreated dental cavities, according to oral health data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In addition, nearly half (46 percent) of adults 30 and older have signs of gum disease, and 13 percent of youths ages 5 to 19 have untreated tooth decay.Worldwide, untreated cavities (also called caries) are the most common oral health issue, affecting more than 2 billion people, and severe gum disease affects about 1 billion people, according to a new report on oral health from the World Health Organization. Calling the global situation “alarming,” WHO officials say nearly half of the world’s population has untreated oral diseases, and that these illnesses affect more people worldwide than mental disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancers combined.Dr. Parul D. Makkar joins us today to tell us more about these statistics. She is the founder of P.D.M Family Dental on Long Island, New York. Since losing her younger sibling (and fellow dentist) Dr. Manu Dua to oral cancer, Dr. Makkar devotes her time to educating doctors and patients alike about risk factors, prevention, and advocating for early diagnosis.  Dr. Makkar has also co-authored of the book 'Life Interrupted, Dr. Dua's Survival Guide' which is a winner of the CIPA EVVY Award for Motivational/Inspirational books.

Tuesdays with Morrie remained a New York Times bestseller for an astounding 350 weeks. SPONSORED BY CARDIOMIRACLE: The most advanced heart-healthy nitric oxide booster in the world, with 50+ whole food nutrients. CardioMiracle.com [use promo code "CardioNow!" for 20% discount] Back in 1995 when Ted Koppel was at ABC News, he did a feature on Nightline with a retired university professor named Morrie Schwartz, who was dying of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.Among those viewers that evening was a young sports writer named Mitch Albom. Morrie just so happened to be his favorite and most beloved former college professor. They reconnected, and the insightful meetings that ensued led to the international number one bestselling book, Tuesdays with Morrie. It became a staple in classrooms and universities, and a four-time Emmy-winning TV movie.SPONSORED BY CARDIOMIRACLE: The most advanced heart-healthy nitric oxide booster in the world, with 50+ whole food nutrients. CardioMiracle.com [use promo code "CardioNow!" for 20% discount] Mitch just released the 25th anniversary edition. And he joins us today for some updates on the book that touched the hearts of millions of people across the globe.  Mitch Albom is a world-renowned author who has sold more than 40 million books in 48 languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times best sellers. He's also written award-winning tv, film, stage plays screenplay, a nationally syndicated newspaper column, and a musical. His internationally bestselling book, Tuesdays with Morrie remained a New York Times bestseller for an astounding 350 weeks. 

Find out the best ways to support your child's participation in organized sports.Watching your child play sports is exciting. You can support your child as an organized sports participant both emotionally and physically.Benefits of Organized Sports weight control time management organization skills better bone density improved mental health social skills feeling of competence Listen to this encore episode from September 2019 as Dr. Kelsey Logan joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how all children can participate and benefit from organized sports.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   What day of the year do you think has the most heart attacks? Only eat foods that love you back (salt doesn't like you) Teen brains age faster than normal Preexisting type 2 diabetes is tied to metastatic cancer  Quercetin shows promise in reducing some cancers  PLUS so much more...  

Underactive thyroid function is becoming alarmingly common — and the condition is horribly underdiagnosed.Underactive thyroid function is becoming alarmingly common — and the condition is horribly underdiagnosed.According to board-certified internist Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, the good news is that once it is diagnosed, it can be very easy to treat in ways that can save your life in addition to significantly enhancing your quality of life.This updated edition of his book "From Fatigued to Fantastic!"  includes the most up-to-date information, as well as state-of-the-art protocols and treatment plans that you can implement on your own or with the help of your physician. The answers are in your hands, with clearly organized, easy-to-read information from one of the world’s premier researchers in the field of CFS and FMS.Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, is one of the most frequently quoted integrative medical authorities in the world. He is the author of several best-sellers, including From Fatigued to Fantastic!, the Beat Sugar Addiction Now! series, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free smartphone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of 4 studies on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. He earned his MD degree from Ohio State University and recently celebrated his 50th year as a physician.

Life comes with hardships. For some people being single is difficult, while for others staying married is stressful.SPONSORED BY CARDIOMIRACLE: The most advanced heart-healthy nitric oxide booster in the world, with 50+ whole food nutrients. CardioMiracle.com [use promo code "CardioNow!" for 20% discount] Life comes with hardships. For some people being single is difficult, while for others staying married is stressful. Having kids is tough, yet for some people, so is not having children to share their life with. Being overworked can cause stress, but so does being unemployed.Joining us today is Susie Moore: a life coach, and bestselling author of Let It Be Easy. She believes while we can't always control what happens to us, we can choose how we react. Our thoughts, create our emotions, which create our actions, and that in turn creates the life we live. SPONSORED BY CARDIOMIRACLE: The most advanced heart-healthy nitric oxide booster in the world, with 50+ whole food nutrients. CardioMiracle.com [use promo code "CardioNow!" for 20% discount] Susie Moore is a former Silicon Valley sales director turned life coach and advice columnist. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, Oprah Business Insider, CNN, and more. Listen to this joyful interview as Susie tells us how to slow down, and enjoy the everyday moments we often fly by rushing to finish our to-do lists.    

Today's children grow up immersed in digital media, which can have both positive and negative effects on healthy development.Today's children grow up immersed in digital media, which can have both positive and negative effects on healthy development. And it can be difficult to know when your child should have a phone of their own. Well, to help you out, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and AT&T have teamed up to launch a new, free PhoneReady Questionnaire and a free, enhanced Family Media Plan tool to help parents and caregivers create healthy digital habits for their families.Dr. Suzy Tomopoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a member of the AAP Council on Communications and Media. She joins host Melanie Cole today to discuss cell phone use in children, monitoring what they use their devices for, and deciding the right time for your child to get a phone.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   Exercise morning or night? Whenever you can! Why are you always thirsty? Can certain foods reduce uterine fibroids? Is your teen depressed or just moody? Are candles toxic? PLUS so much more...  

If and when you receive a cancer diagnosis, what can you do in hour 1 or day 1?If and when you receive a cancer diagnosis, what can you do in hour 1 or day 1?Kerry Forrestal, MD, an emergency room physician, has seen and delivered many cancer diagnoses in his emergency room, which is where many tumors get discovered. His family also has a strong history of cancer.He speaks from experience, and he’s written a book called “Crushing Cancer A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis,” which guides you step by step on dealing with the diagnosis, preparing your body, psyche, and finances for treatment, and much more.Dr. Kerry Forrestal is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, NY. He attended his residency at Thomas Jefferson Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA, and graduated in 2004. He also serves as the American College of Emergency Physician's Councillor from Maryland and Ambassador to Ireland.

Are you tired of all the lose weight today, gain it back tomorrow, calorie counting, starving yourself deprivation diets?!SPONSORED BY CARDIOMIRACLE: The most advanced heart-healthy nitric oxide booster in the world, with 50+ whole food nutrients. CardioMiracle.com [use promo code "CardioNow!" for 20% discount] If you've grown tired of all the lose weight today, gain it back tomorrow, calorie counting, starving yourself deprivation diets, then this is the show you've been waiting for! Joining us today is Dr. William Li, the pioneering physician-scientist behind the New York Times Best-Seller Eat to Beat Disease. This book explored the world of food as medicine, which, those of you that listen to the show know that's my favorite topic.SPONSORED BY CARDIOMIRACLE: The most advanced heart-healthy nitric oxide booster in the world, with 50+ whole food nutrients. CardioMiracle.com [use promo code "CardioNow!" for 20% discount] His follow-up book about to be released is called Eat to Beat Your Diet. In this, Dr. Li shares some surprising new science on metabolism and weight loss.Dr. William Li is an internationally renowned medical doctor with expertise in healthy foods, weight loss, and long-haul COVID, as well as a researcher and founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation.    

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   Sleeping with light pollution is linked to diabetes Kids keep moms from exercise  Most guns used in suicide are locked, loaded & not protected Cancer screening and detection remain below pre-pandemic levels More teens are getting weight loss surgery PLUS so much more...  

Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers.Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers.Life never feels more valuable and finite than after diagnosis. Triage Cancer believes that those diagnosed with cancer should spend their time and energy how they choose, free from the stress and worry about what information they need and where to find it. Everyone should have access to the resources they need to manage their life beyond diagnosis regardless of their type of cancer, where they live, or their financial situation.Monica Fawzy Bryant, Esq., is the COO & Founder of Triage Cancer. She is a cancer rights attorney, speaker, and author, dedicated to improving access to quality information on healthcare-related issues. Monica is also the co-author of the first and only book on Cancer Rights Law, published by the American Bar Association (ABA) in 2018. In 2019, she received a 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award, and in 2015, was awarded the Legacy Advocate Award by a leading young adult cancer organization. She is an Adjunct Law Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law, teaching a class on Cancer Rights. Throughout her career, she has provided hundreds of educational seminars for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer, their caregivers, lawyers, advocates, health care professionals, elected officials, and the general public.

In his new book, John Tesh shares how he used obstacles, including a deadly disease, to shape his remarkable life. SPONSORED BY CARDIOMIRACLE: The most advanced heart-healthy nitric oxide booster in the world, with 50+ whole food nutrients. CardioMiracle.com [use promo code "CardioNow!" for 20% discount] A happy, healthy, and successful person is someone who can take the bricks that are thrown at him and use them to build a strong foundation. No one knows that better than John Tesh.SPONSORED BY CARDIOMIRACLE: The most advanced heart-healthy nitric oxide booster in the world, with 50+ whole food nutrients. CardioMiracle.com [use promo code "CardioNow!" for 20% discount]  In his book, Relentless, he shares how he used obstacles, including a deadly disease, to shape his remarkable life.All of us will encounter tragedies and heartache. That's called "life." It's how we handle them that defines us.Listen as Tesh joins Dr. Friedman to share his journey. 

You've probably heard the term jaundice before, and that it makes yellow babies, but you may not really understand what it is.You've probably heard the term jaundice before, and that it makes yellow babies, but you may not really understand what it is.New guidelines released recently say jaundice is not something that we consider to be pathologic, but more physiologic, and it's actually quite common in newborn babies. In this episode, we cover just what jaundice is and how our doctors treat it with Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie. She is an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Let’s face it, your child learning to drive can be very stressful for you as a parent.Let’s face it, your child learning to drive can be very stressful for you as a parent. You want them to gain independence while still keeping them safe.The most important investment you can make in terms of the safety of your driving teen is giving them a structured experience behind the wheel. The biggest single risk factor for teens is their lack of driving experience. Introduce them to safe but stressful situations while you’re in the car, like interstate driving and country roads. Be clear about driving restrictions for the first few months your child has a license.Before that learner’s permit is in your child’s hand, you can be a good role model as a driver and avoid distractions.Consider implementing the Parent-Teen Driver Contract provided by the AAP.Listen as Dr. Brian Johnston joins Melanie Cole, MS, in this encore episode from July 2019 to discuss safe driving for teens.