The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show

If a patient has been exposed to an infected mosquito, what are the chances the Zika virus will cause mutation in her unborn child?If you've been watching the news lately, you might have seen a few stories on the Zika virus. Back in 2015, Brazil was the first country to notice an increase of birth defects that were also coinciding with the Zika virus outbreak the country was dealing with. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the virus is "spreading explosively" in the Americas, and as many as three to four million people could be exposed to the virus within the next 12 months. What is the Zika virus? The Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites and can cause fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and joint pain. If you're pregnant while infected with the Zika virus, your baby is at risk for birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes. However, 80 percent of people infected don't show any symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement that pregnant women should not travel to Brazil, Coloumbia, El Salvador, French Guina, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, and many other South American countries where the Zika virus is present. What else do pregnant women need to know about the virus? Listen in as Daniel Saltzma, MD, shares everything you need to know about the Zika virus and the dangers posed to pregnant women.

If a patient has been exposed to an infected mosquito, what are the chances the Zika virus will cause mutation in her unborn child?If you've been watching the news lately, you might have seen a few stories on the Zika virus.Back in 2015, Brazil was the first country to notice an increase of birth defects that were also coinciding with the Zika virus outbreak the country was dealing with.Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the virus is "spreading explosively" in the Americas, and as many as three to four million people could be exposed to the virus within the next 12 months.What is the Zika virus?The Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites and can cause fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and joint pain. If you're pregnant while infected with the Zika virus, your baby is at risk for birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes. However, 80 percent of people infected don't show any symptoms.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement that pregnant women should not travel to Brazil, Coloumbia, El Salvador, French Guina, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, and many other South American countries where the Zika virus is present.What else do pregnant women need to know about the virus?Listen in as Daniel Saltzma, MD, shares everything you need to know about the Zika virus and the dangers posed to pregnant women.

Most doctors recommend waiting 3-6 months post-miscarriage to try again. New research disputes that advice.If you've been trying to start a family, it can be extremely heartbreaking and painful to hear that you've miscarried. It might even make you terrified to try again. However, a recent study conducted the by National Institutes of Health found that couples who attempt to conceive within three months after losing an early pregnancy (less than 20 weeks gestation) have the same chances, if not greater, of achieving a live birth than those who wait three months or more. This goes against what most doctors and the World Health Organization (WHO) advise, which is to wait three to six months before trying again. What did the study look at? Researchers analyzed data from the Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction (EAGeR) trial, a multisite block-randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial that took place between 2007 to 2011. During the trial, 1,228 women aged 18 to 40 years were enrolled, with more than 99 percent of women who had lost a pregnancy at less than 20 weeks gestation. Participants were followed for up to six menstrual cycles. If they became pregnant, the researchers followed them until the outcome of their pregnancy was known. What did researchers find? Listen in as Enrique F. Schisterman, PhD, shares the findings of the study, as well as what this research means for couples who want to try to conceive after a pregnancy loss.

Most doctors recommend waiting 3-6 months post-miscarriage to try again. New research disputes that advice.If you've been trying to start a family, it can be extremely heartbreaking and painful to hear that you've miscarried. It might even make you terrified to try again.However, a recent study conducted the by National Institutes of Health found that couples who attempt to conceive within three months after losing an early pregnancy (less than 20 weeks gestation) have the same chances, if not greater, of achieving a live birth than those who wait three months or more.This goes against what most doctors and the World Health Organization (WHO) advise, which is to wait three to six months before trying again.What did the study look at?Researchers analyzed data from the Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction (EAGeR) trial, a multisite block-randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial that took place between 2007 to 2011.During the trial, 1,228 women aged 18 to 40 years were enrolled, with more than 99 percent of women who had lost a pregnancy at less than 20 weeks gestation. Participants were followed for up to six menstrual cycles. If they became pregnant, the researchers followed them until the outcome of their pregnancy was known.What did researchers find?Listen in as Enrique F. Schisterman, PhD, shares the findings of the study, as well as what this research means for couples who want to try to conceive after a pregnancy loss.

Why does ovarian cancer have a poor prognosis?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year about 200,000 women in the U.S. develop ovarian cancer.It is often referred to as the silent killer, because the warning signs such as painful sex, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue are often mistaken for something else.Recently, a study was conducted on ovarian cancer screening and mortality in the UK. In the study, researchers randomly selected women between the ages of 50-74 with ovarian malignancy, increased risk of familial ovarian cancer, and active non-ovarian malignancy.What did the researchers find?Listen in as Steven Skates, PhD, shares the recent study on ovarian cancer and the correlation between screening and deaths due to ovarian cancer.

Why do certain foods trigger acne?It's not just your hormones that play a role in whether or not you have acne breakouts. Your diet is also a major contributor to the health of your skin.Sugary drinks, desserts, and fast food meals are just a few of the foods notorious for causing breakouts.What are the six foods that cause adult acne? Cake Dairy products White bread Sugary drinks Fast food Salty foods Listen in as Debra Jaliman, MD, shares why the food you eat can cause acne and the six foods that may be contributing to outbreaks.

If a patient has been exposed to an infected mosquito, what are the chances the Zika virus will cause mutation in her unborn child?If you've been watching the news lately, you might have seen a few stories on the Zika virus.Back in 2015, Brazil was the first country to notice an increase of birth defects that were also coinciding with the Zika virus outbreak the country was dealing with.Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the virus is "spreading explosively" in the Americas, and as many as three to four million people could be exposed to the virus within the next 12 months.What is the Zika virus?The Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites and can cause fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and joint pain. If you're pregnant while infected with the Zika virus, your baby is at risk for birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes. However, 80 percent of people infected don't show any symptoms.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement that pregnant women should not travel to Brazil, Coloumbia, El Salvador, French Guina, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Paraguay, and many other South American countries where the Zika virus is present.What else do pregnant women need to know about the virus?Listen in as Daniel Saltzma, MD, shares everything you need to know about the Zika virus and the dangers posed to pregnant women.

Most doctors recommend waiting 3-6 months post-miscarriage to try again. New research disputes that advice.If you've been trying to start a family, it can be extremely heartbreaking and painful to hear that you've miscarried. It might even make you terrified to try again.However, a recent study conducted the by National Institutes of Health found that couples who attempt to conceive within three months after losing an early pregnancy (less than 20 weeks gestation) have the same chances, if not greater, of achieving a live birth than those who wait three months or more.This goes against what most doctors and the World Health Organization (WHO) advise, which is to wait three to six months before trying again.What did the study look at?Researchers analyzed data from the Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction (EAGeR) trial, a multisite block-randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial that took place between 2007 to 2011.During the trial, 1,228 women aged 18 to 40 years were enrolled, with more than 99 percent of women who had lost a pregnancy at less than 20 weeks gestation. Participants were followed for up to six menstrual cycles. If they became pregnant, the researchers followed them until the outcome of their pregnancy was known.What did researchers find?Listen in as Enrique F. Schisterman, PhD, shares the findings of the study, as well as what this research means for couples who want to try to conceive after a pregnancy loss.

How often should you really wash your hair?When it comes to beauty health, the phrase "less is more" might be appealing, especially when it comes to washing your hair.Recently, there has been a lot of hype around how often you should be washing your hair, or if you should be skipping shampoo altogether. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and Gwyneth Paltrow all swear by the 'no poo' trend and believe that the detergents in shampoo strip hair of its healthy, natural oils.However, does this mean you should stop washing your hair?Listen in as Angela J. Lamb, MD, discusses the 'no poo' trend and if you should consider following it.

How often should you really wash your hair?When it comes to beauty health, the phrase "less is more" might be appealing, especially when it comes to washing your hair. Recently, there has been a lot of hype around how often you should be washing your hair, or if you should be skipping shampoo altogether. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and Gwyneth Paltrow all swear by the 'no poo' trend and believe that the detergents in shampoo strip hair of its healthy, natural oils. However, does this mean you should stop washing your hair? Listen in as Angela J. Lamb, MD, discusses the 'no poo' trend and if you should consider following it.

How do this year's recommendations differ from 2015?The U.S. government released the new dietary guidelines for 2016, and many experts were unhappy.The 2016 dietary guidelines closely resemble the 2010 version but with an added focus on dietary patterns, and not so much on individual foods.With health diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease on the rise within the U.S., the dietary guidelines recommends reducing the amount of added sugars and sugar sweetened drinks from the American diet.What else can you expect from the 2016 dietary guidelines?Listen in as David Katz, MD, explains the 2016 dietary guidelines and what they mean for you and your family.

How do this year's recommendations differ from 2015?The U.S. government released the new dietary guidelines for 2016, and many experts were unhappy. The 2016 dietary guidelines closely resemble the 2010 version but with an added focus on dietary patterns, and not so much on individual foods. With health diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease on the rise within the U.S., the dietary guidelines recommends reducing the amount of added sugars and sugar sweetened drinks from the American diet. What else can you expect from the 2016 dietary guidelines? Listen in as David Katz, MD, explains the 2016 dietary guidelines and what they mean for you and your family.

Is wild oregano oil able to kill the new super strains of drug resistant bacteria?If you have a wintertime runny nose, congestion, cough, cold, sneezing, sore throat, or general achiness, you might be coming down with something.Unfortunately, for the common cold, there's really nothing you can do except take common medicines like NyQuil and let it take its course. What if you did have the cure to your symptoms and they were right there in your kitchen cupboard?You might be surprised to find that you can quickly nurse yourself back to health using the power of wild oregano and other germ-fighting aromatic spices.What spices should you use for a sore throat, runny nose, congestion, coughing, or flu?Sore Throat: Add a few drops of oil of wild oregano to salt water and gargle several times daily. Take five or more drops of the oil under the tongue two to five times daily.Runny Nose: Inhale the wild oregano oil frequently, place a drop or two of oil of on the skin next to the nose; consume it under the tongue, five or more drops twice daily.Flu: Five or more drops of oregano oil repeatedly until the symptoms are resolved.Congestion: Inhale the oil frequently to help open clogged passages. Place a drop or two of oil of wild oregano on the skin next to the nose for a more direct effect.Coughing: Inhale the oil of wild oregano directly from the bottle as often as possible. Take a few drops of the oil under the tongue twice daily or gargle with a few drops in salt water.Sneezing: Inhale oregano oil frequently and place a drop of oil of wild oregano on the skin next to the nose. Also, a sinus spray made from oils of wild oregano, bay leaf, and sage in a sea salt solution brings relief virtually immediately.Listen in as Dr. Cass Ingram shares these remedies and more.

Is wild oregano oil able to kill the new super strains of drug resistant bacteria?If you have a wintertime runny nose, congestion, cough, cold, sneezing, sore throat, or general achiness, you might be coming down with something. Unfortunately, for the common cold, there's really nothing you can do except take common medicines like NyQuil and let it take its course. What if you did have the cure to your symptoms and they were right there in your kitchen cupboard? You might be surprised to find that you can quickly nurse yourself back to health using the power of wild oregano and other germ-fighting aromatic spices. What spices should you use for a sore throat, runny nose, congestion, coughing, or flu? Sore Throat: Add a few drops of oil of wild oregano to salt water and gargle several times daily. Take five or more drops of the oil under the tongue two to five times daily. Runny Nose: Inhale the wild oregano oil frequently, place a drop or two of oil of on the skin next to the nose; consume it under the tongue, five or more drops twice daily. Flu: Five or more drops of oregano oil repeatedly until the symptoms are resolved. Congestion: Inhale the oil frequently to help open clogged passages. Place a drop or two of oil of wild oregano on the skin next to the nose for a more direct effect. Coughing: Inhale the oil of wild oregano directly from the bottle as often as possible. Take a few drops of the oil under the tongue twice daily or gargle with a few drops in salt water. Sneezing: Inhale oregano oil frequently and place a drop of oil of wild oregano on the skin next to the nose. Also, a sinus spray made from oils of wild oregano, bay leaf, and sage in a sea salt solution brings relief virtually immediately. Listen in as Dr. Cass Ingram shares these remedies and more.

Why is skipping meals bad for weight management?If you've been eating healthy and getting yourself to the gym, but the weight isn't coming off, you might be wondering what else you could be doing.Unfortunately, the science of weight loss is a lot more complicated than you think. Not only do you have to adjust your eating habits, but also your lifestyle.What are 10 reasons why the weight isn't coming off?According to an article on Yahoo! Health, here are 10 reasons: Staying up Forgetting to hydrate Skipping check-ups Eating by the label Worrying about work Being too sweet Overeating healthy foods Grazing Skipping meals Downing diet foods Listen in as Isabel K. Smith, MS, RD, CDN, shares the 10 reasons why you're not losing weight.