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The AAP recommends prohibiting public sale of all fireworks, including those by mail or the Internet.Fireworks are a way to celebrate the arrival of summer nights, the USA's national holiday, the fourth of July. However, even though the use of fireworks is illegal in some states, that still doesn't stop people from purchasing them. This can lead to an increased risk of a serious injury to you and your family. What are some fireworks safety tips? First, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) continues to urge families NOT to buy fireworks for their own use. Avoid using fireworks at your home and instead attend a community display of fireworks that are showcased by professionals. Dr. Deborah Mulligan shares some fireworks precautions to follow this summer in order to keep you and your family members safe.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: What are your feelings on carnitine? After the research linking it to TMAO and heart disease, what say you? Carnitine is a substance found in your body that turns fat into energy. Recently, research was suggesting that red meat and egg consumption releases carnitine in the gut which allows gut bacteria to produce TMAO (trimethylamine-N-oxide; a gut flora-dependent metabolite that contributes to heart disease). However, the way it was phrased in the media's headlines was misleading. Usually, when a study like this comes out, researchers at Life Extension will look into the study to conclude if there are flaws, or whether or not the study is legit. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

The clever saying, "when thunder roars, go indoors" is a great way to teach your kids summer storm safety.The warmth and humidity that summer brings can make for some great pool or lake days. But, it can also create severe thunderstorms that can do damage to your homes and even your own health. Unfortunately, if you're outside when a thunderstorm hits, there's no safe spot for you. If you hear thunder, that means lightning is not that far away from striking. A common safety phrase you might want to teach your children is, "when thunder roars, go indoors." What are some simple lightning safety tips? Dr. Deborah Mulligan shares essential lightning and thunderstorm safety protocol.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: What has more sugar content, red or white wine? This depends on the type of wine and not so much the color. For example, moscato and riesling are sweeter wines which have more sugars than drier wines. Dry reds like pinot noir have .06 grams of sugar, Merlot .74 grams of sugar, cabernet has .75 grams of sugar. Dry white wines like pinot grigio have .6 grams of sugar. I have a gold cap molar next to a large filling and now have a deep pocket between the capped tooth and the tooth that has the filling. I've been told the filling is too large to replace and the tooth should be capped as well. If I get the tooth capped, should I get the filling removed in the first tooth? Assuming that the fillings have silver mercury, then yes you should get those removed. They should be replaced with other alternatives or capped. Will the cap help fix the deep pocket? Unfortunately no, it won't. The reason why you have this deep pocket is probably due to an infection which caused some inflammation and this pocket. You might want to try oil pulling. My son had an operation as a newborn for the narrowing of the aorta. Now, he's 28 and coughs a lot in his sleep. Does he need another operation? The best answer Dr. Mike can give you is to have him see his doctor. He might want to mention a procedure MRA, which is angiogram to see if there's any narrowing issues. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

How can you treat your blurry vision?Presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process of your eyes. This condition causes blurred vision while trying to read or work on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It can occur as early as your 40s. Up until now, options for patients in the U.S. with near vision loss have been limited to reading glasses, bifocals or surgical procedures that compromise patients' distance vision and offer no guarantee of lasting success. What is the breakthrough treatment that can help cure presbyopia? Dr. Tom Tooma joins Dr. Mike to discuss presbyopia and the newest treatment options available.

What signs should you look for before things get too blurry?Just as your body and mind age, so do your eyes. This can be concerning, because the ability to see may rank number-one as the most important of all your senses. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 22 million Americans have cataracts, 2.3 million Americans have glaucoma, and 3.2 million Americans have dry eye syndrome. What are some signs of aging eyes that you should be looking out for? Dr. Tom Tooma shares the signs of aging eyes and when you should seek medical attention.

Could this green vegetable be instrumental in fighting cancer?Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a common form of cancer found in children. It's caused when the bone marrow produces too many immature white blood cells, called lymphoblasts, which crowd out healthy cells. There is a high cure rate; according to Life Extension, 80 percent of cases are cured. However, even though there is a high cure rate, there are still other treatments that are needed for the 20 percent of children who don't respond to conventional treatment. Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine researched a compound found in broccoli and found that it could possibly kill leukemia cells. Listen in as Dr. Mike discusses the results of the study and how a compound in broccoli could help fight leukemia.

Is exercise the key to better sleep?As a society, getting the right amount of quality sleep at night has become a serious problem. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic. You might have noticed the damaging effects loss of sleep has on your health, including grogginess, memory loss, irritability, hormone inbalance, increased risk of obesity, and other serious health issues. You may already know what you should be doing to get better sleep at night: dimming lights, avoiding screen time on your phone and TV, no eating before bed, and sticking to the same sleep schedule (even on weekends). But, what about exercise? Is physical activity the key to better sleep? John P. Higgins, MD, shares the physical activities that can help you sleep better at night.

News of the week, toxic dangers, and helpful health tips. You don't want to miss this! Straight talk from You Doc, Michael Roizen, MD. Dr. Mike and co-host Joe Galuski discuss more of the most prevalent health news you need to know from the past week. Plus, find out "What's Toxic & What's Not" from toxicologist and regular contributor, Gary Ginsberg. More from RealAge Try This Can't Miss Turn-On

Do you complain about how much you "have to" do? Ever struggled with regret? Been too scared to make major changes?Do you complain about how much you "have to" do? Ever struggled with regret? Been too scared to make major changes? Then you've run up against some of the common habits that hold us back from success and happiness. Psychotherapist Amy Morin, LCSW, shares practical tips from her new book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, to train your brain, embrace change, face your fears and build the mental "muscle" to flourish. Bonus! Watch Out for This Toxin

Join Dr. Roizen and his expert guests for the latest health news, wellness advice and most up-to-date research from around the world. World-renowned physician, Dr. Michael Roizen, MD, continues to update your understanding of the meaning of health by providing an in-depth review of the most impactful health headlines. Joined by his co-host, Joe Galuski, they discuss the health news that matters most to you. The duo is later joined by Psychotherapist Amy Morin, LCSW, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. Morin shares ways to train your brain, embrace change, face your fears and build the mental "muscle" to flourish. Bonus! Real Age Tip Prevent Asthma Attacks

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: Please review how plastics are rated. Which plastics should I never use? On the bottom of plastic waterbottles, tupperware, toys, etc. there's a numbered label of one through seven, which indicates which type of plastic is used and if it's safe to use. Here is what each level of plastic indicates: Plastic number one contains Polyethylene Terephthalate, the most common type of plastic. It's used in bottling drinks, toys, hair combs, microwaveable food trays, and rope. Plastic number two contains high-density polyethylene and is found in snack wrappers, milk containers, shampoo bottles, toys, cereal box liners and is very safe and known to not leak any chemicals in food, drinks, toys, etc. Plastic number three contains polyvinyl chloride and is found in shower curtains, plumbing pipes, and floor coverings. Plastic number four contains low-density polyethylene and found in grocery bags, sandwich bags, and dry cleaning bags. Plastic number five contains polypropylene and is found in food storage contains, diapers, yogurt containers, and plastic bottle caps. Plastic number six contains polystyrene or Styrofoam and is found in food packaging, disposable coffee cups and restaurant carry out boxes. Plastic number seven is labeled as miscellaneous, it can be made from any plastic. Is it true that women who place their cell phones in their bras have a higher risk of breast cancer? It's probably not the best place to put it, but Dr. Mike researched and couldn't find any clinical evidence that supports the risks of carrying your phone there. However, Dr. Mike still suggests carrying it in your purse or anywhere away from your body. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: Have you heard of NAD? Some companies are promoting it as an energy and anti-aging supplement? This question was brought to Dr. Mike's attention yesterday, but he only had 10 seconds left to answer this question, so he wanted to give you a more in-depth answer. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is found in all of your cells and plays a huge role in taking energy from your food and turning it into ATP for your cells. So yes, it is an energy nutrient. I'm an adult and I'm concerned about measles. I've had the measles vaccine way back in the 1970s and I'm wondering if I'm still protected? Do I need a booster? You actually would have to go see you doctor to have an antibody test done. There's a certain level your doctor will look for, and if you're above that level, you are protected against measles. However, if you're below that level, then you would have to get a booster. How do I make the right decision for my heart health when there's so many conflicting studies? Science and medicine is always changing, and very rarely is there a defiant answer to studies. There are new studies done all the time that change what scientists and doctors believe about certain topics. For example, Dr. Mike might suggest one thing this year but the next year, if there's a new discovery, it might change his mind. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Did you know cognitive decline is highest in developed countries?Memory loss, inability to focus, or having problems putting thoughts into words could all be signs of cognitive decline. You might refer to this as a "brain fog," and as you get older, you might realize it happens to you more often than you'd like to admit. But, there's a growing rate of brain fog happening amongst middle age groups. Most of this could be because of our toxic environment. There are over 70,000 industrial chemicals in your environment and 1,000 new toxins are introduced every year. Even if you do your best to protect yourself from these chemicals, you can have up to 400-500 measurable levels of toxins in your bloodstream. What are some of the major contributing factors to cognitive decline? Oxidative stress Inflammation Hormonal Imbalance Dr. Mike discusses what cognitive decline is, why it's happening at a growing rate, and factors that are contributing to your cognitive decline.

According to the American Brain Tumor Association, nearly 70,000 new cases of primary brain tumors will be diagnosed this year.Even though melatonin has been known to help you fall asleep, there are so many other amazing health benefits you can gain from it. Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland, a tiny gland in your brain. This hormone is mainly in charge of regulating your sleep and wake cycles. But, melatonin also has other health benefits. Melatonin is also used to help slow digestion, calm your brain waves, relax your muscles and help treat various forms of cancers. An increased of amount of studies have been conducted to see if melatonin can treat brain tumors. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, nearly 70,000 new cases of primary brain tumors will be diagnosed this year, and close to 14,000 people will lose their battle with their brain tumors. How did brain tumors respond to melatonin? Melatonin inhibits growth of neuroblastoma cells, stops the growth of gilomas, and also treated pituitary tumors in rats.   Dr. Mike discusses the benefits of melatonin, and how brain tumors responded to melatonin treatment.