Breaking Health Headlines; 3D Printing; Save Money on Meds
From steroid-tainted vitamins to the latest Plan B controversy and more, The Doctors share important health news to keep you safe and informed
Breaking Health Headlines; 3D Printing; Save Money on Meds
How 3D Printing Works
Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears tours a 3D printing facility at the University of Michigan. See how the cutting-edge technology creates exact replicas of his nose and brain! Plus, learn about the groundbreaking medical applications that 3D printing holds...
Steroid-Tainted Vitamins?
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of certain dietary supplements, after a recent batch of B-vitamins were found to be contaminated with anabolic steroids. The Doctors weigh in on the safety of supplements.
Protecting against H1N1 Infection
Hear how a new strain of the H1N1 virus quickly claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman. Plus, The Doctors separate fact from fiction regarding the flu vaccine.
Breaking Health Headlines; 3D Printing; Save Money on Meds
From steroid-tainted vitamins to the latest Plan B controversy and more, The Doctors share important health news to keep you safe and informed. Plus, see how 3D printing rendered a device that helped save a young child’s life! And, learn secrets for cutti
How Emergency Contraception Works
The Doctors weigh in on the judicial ruling that permits the sale of Plan B emergency contraception — without a prescription and without age restrictions. Learn how the pill works, and the potential dangers of using it too often.
Supplement Safety Tips
Dr. Daniel Fabricant, director of the FDA’s Division of Dietary Supplement Programs, shares safety tips for consumers.
CRE Superbug Outbreak
A new drug-resistant bacteria called CRE recently spread like wildfire in a Chicago hospital. Learn the surprising source of the infection. Plus, The Doctors discuss the dangers of overusing antibiotics.
3D Printing Helps Save Child’s Life
See how doctors at the University of Michigan used 3D printing to render a customized, life-saving stint for a young child with a rare tracheal disorder.
Tips for Cutting Costs on Prescriptions
More than 4 billion prescriptions are filled every year in the U.S.; however, recent reports show that 1 in 4 Americans are not filling prescriptions because the medications cost too much. Learn about an online resource that could help you save money...