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180 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 8, 2008 60 mins
"Dr. Phil" spin-off featuring an emergency-room physician, an ob-gyn, a plastic surgeon and a pediatrician exploring issues raised by cases examined on the show. In the opener: what smokers and overeaters might expect as they age; a primer on childbirth, as seen in a high-tech childbirth simulator; and a face-lift procedure that requires only three days' recovery time.
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 9, 2008 60 mins
Topic: the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 10, 2008 60 mins
A debate on childbirth methods.
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 11, 2008 60 mins
Episode 5
Fri, Sep 12, 2008 60 mins
A primer on pregnancy.
Episode 6
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 60 mins
Topics include childhood obesity, vasectomies and a pill that could mimic the results of exercise.
Episode 7
Tue, Sep 16, 2008 60 mins
Topics include sleep aids, getting children to go to sleep, surrogate motherhood and things to watch for at egg-donor clinics.
Episode 8
Wed, Sep 17, 2008 60 mins
Included: weight-loss surgical procedures for children; sleep deprivation and driving; the use of BOTOX in breast-lift procedures.
Episode 9
Thu, Sep 18, 2008 60 mins
Included: tests for breast and ovarian cancer; a procedure for scoliosis; a plastic-surgery makeover.
Episode 10
Fri, Sep 19, 2008 60 mins
Shemar Moore on his mother's multiple sclerosis; Los Angeles thoracic surgeon Gregory Fontana on childhood heart conditions. Also: a segment on a weight-loss procedure.
Episode 11
Mon, Sep 22, 2008 60 mins
Segments on postpartum depression and signs of Alzheimer's in children.
Episode 12
Tue, Sep 23, 2008 60 mins
Segments on menopause, a non-surgical nose job and signs of puberty in girls as young as five.
Episode 13
Wed, Sep 24, 2008 60 mins
Segments on recovering from childbirth and a miniature camera than can examine intestines. Also: erectile dysfunction; medical tourism; picky eating among children; having children and happiness.
Episode 14
Thu, Sep 25, 2008 60 mins
Segments on PMS, losing an arm in an alligator attack, breast self-exams and whether women have a higher pain threshold than men.
Episode 15
Fri, Sep 26, 2008 60 mins
Segments on teen pregnancy and ways parents can talk to their children about sex. Also: breast cancer; how children can help in medical emergencies.
Episode 16
Mon, Sep 29, 2008 60 mins
A segment on childhood obesity focuses on whether to give cholesterol medication to youngsters. Also: a discussion of natural-orifice surgery, in which endoscopic tools are inserted through a body orifice to reach the relevant organ.
Episode 17
Tue, Sep 30, 2008 60 mins
Segments on stuttering and an antiwrinkle treatment.
Episode 18
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 60 mins
Topics include complications following a surgical procedure to relieve sinus problems. Also: reports on burns.
Episode 19
Thu, Oct 2, 2008 60 mins
Plastic-surgery do's and don'ts. Also: segments on toilet training and prospects for a male birth-control pill.
Episode 20
Fri, Oct 3, 2008 60 mins
Segments on pelvic fitness and breast implants.
Episode 21
Mon, Oct 6, 2008 60 mins
Nutrition advice for pregnant women. Also: a segment on Tourette's syndrome features Asher Edelson, a teenage novelist ("Adventure Land: The Strike of Lightning") who has the condition.
Episode 22
Tue, Oct 7, 2008 60 mins
Topics include breast-augmentation procedures and a treatment for snoring.
Episode 23
Wed, Oct 8, 2008 60 mins
Melissa Etheridge on breast cancer. Also: segments on Ritalin and a liquid face-lift.
Episode 24
Thu, Oct 9, 2008 60 mins
A segment on antibiotics focuses on the risk of superbugs. Also: a segment on urinary-tract infections.
Episode 25
Fri, Oct 10, 2008 60 mins
Segments on male fertility and persistent-sexual-arousal syndrome. Also: a hand rejuvenation procedure.
Episode 26
Mon, Oct 13, 2008 60 mins
Segments on STDs, smoking risks for women and warning signs of dyslexia in children.
Episode 27
Tue, Oct 14, 2008 60 mins
Assessments of new health procedures and nostrums; a warning on pharmaceutical learning aids for students; exploring surgeries to remove body parts before they can become cancerous.
Episode 28
Wed, Oct 15, 2008 60 mins
Segments on toxic mold, chemical dangers posed by sitting in cars for long periods of time and saving money on health care.
Episode 29
Thu, Oct 16, 2008 60 mins
Segments on menopause, food allergies in children, "cookie" diets and whether organs have memories of their own.
Episode 30
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 60 mins
Segments diabetes in children and weight loss.
Episode 31
Mon, Oct 20, 2008 60 mins
Topics include the correlation between having children and happiness, getting picky eaters to eat and regaining body tone following pregnancy. Also: a segment about using a Minicam to examine intestines.
Episode 32
Tue, Oct 21, 2008 60 mins
Dealing with embarrassing health problems.
Episode 33
Wed, Oct 22, 2008 60 mins
Advice for expecting fathers; soy servings for boys; tubal ligation; what to do if a child loses a permanent tooth.
Episode 34
Thu, Oct 23, 2008 60 mins
Topics include preventing STDs, treating migraines and helping people with brain or spinal-cord afflictions to walk again.
Episode 35
Fri, Oct 24, 2008 60 mins
Topics include acupuncture and cancer, cancer during pregnancy and bariatric surgery for teens.
Episode 36
Mon, Oct 27, 2008 60 mins
Included: a procedure that can help children with cerebral palsy; living wills; permanent laser hair removal.
Episode 37
Tue, Oct 28, 2008 60 mins
Included: childhood vaccinations; ADHD children and medication; phantom pregnancies.
Episode 38
Wed, Oct 29, 2008 60 mins
Warning signs of health problems; medication awareness.
Episode 39
Thu, Oct 30, 2008 60 mins
Viewing the body through 3-D technology and high-tech cameras; secondhand smoke's impact on nonsmokers' lungs; the safety of sushi.
Episode 40
Fri, Oct 31, 2008 60 mins
Cheekbone-reduction surgery.
Episode 41
Mon, Nov 3, 2008 60 mins
Eliminating cellulite; ensuring good sex.
Episode 42
Tue, Nov 4, 2008 60 mins
Advice for couples trying to conceive; heart-attack symptoms; children and coughing.
Episode 43
Wed, Nov 5, 2008 60 mins
Antiaging advice.
Episode 44
Thu, Nov 6, 2008 60 mins
Maintaining an allergen-free home; tummy tucks.
Episode 45
Fri, Nov 7, 2008 60 mins
The health benefits of sex.
Episode 46
Mon, Nov 10, 2008 60 mins
Exploring drug trends among youth and how parents can recognize and deal with them.
Episode 47
Tue, Nov 11, 2008 60 mins
Topics include restaurant cleanliness and judging when pain is an indication of a serious illness and when it is not.
Episode 48
Wed, Nov 12, 2008 60 mins
Topics include obesity surgery for young people, earlobe-reconstruction surgery and the use of leeches in modern medical therapy.
Episode 49
Thu, Nov 13, 2008 60 mins
Advice for performing an emergency tracheotomy. Also: segments on hypothermia and anaphylactic shock; a report on Jaci Dalenberg, a 56-year-old Ohio surrogate mother who gave birth to her three granddaughters.
Episode 50
Fri, Nov 14, 2008 60 mins
Diet and nutrition advice, including a refrigerator makeover emphasizing healthy foods. Also: a segment on laser eye surgery. Guests include internist Kristen Sanford and eye surgeon Paul Dougherty.
Episode 51
Mon, Nov 17, 2008 60 mins
Answers to "embarrassing" questions.
Episode 52
Tue, Nov 18, 2008 60 mins
Men and women ask each other gender-related questions. Also: a segment on a no-needle vasectomy procedure.
Episode 53
Wed, Nov 19, 2008 60 mins
Counting down the top five medical procedures for children. Also: segments on snoring among children; circumcision; and a report on illnesses suffered by Hollywood stars.
Episode 54
Thu, Nov 20, 2008 60 mins
Topics include unusual beauty-enhancing procedures (including an acupuncture face-lift) and a laser tattoo-removal operation.
Episode 55
Fri, Nov 21, 2008 60 mins
Exploring common bodily functions, including hiccuping, yawning and ear-popping in airplanes. Also: segments on hearing loss, double chins, bloating and constipation.
Episode 56
Mon, Nov 24, 2008 60 mins
The doctors field "embarrassing" questions. Also: a segment on hair loss, featuring Dr. Phil McGraw.
Episode 57
Tue, Nov 25, 2008 60 mins
Exploring medical techniques for "rebuilding" bodies. Also: segments on hot-and-cold therapies and black-market trafficking in human organs.
Episode 58
Wed, Nov 26, 2008 60 mins
A segment on body makeovers includes limb-lengthening procedures. Also: a report on toothpaste effectiveness.
Episode 59
Fri, Nov 28, 2008 60 mins
A segment on warning signs of heart disease, featuring cardiologist P.K. Shah. Also: plastic surgeon Sydney Coleman discusses his LipoStructure cosmetic-surgery technique.
Episode 60
Mon, Dec 1, 2008 60 mins
A program on medical ethics features Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Episode 61
Tue, Dec 2, 2008 60 mins
A segment on birth defects and Down Syndrome in children whose mothers were over 40 when they were born. Also: "sleep eating."
Episode 62
Wed, Dec 3, 2008 60 mins
Topics include abdominal surgery for men; grouchiness; hair loss; and how finances can affect a relationship.
Episode 63
Thu, Dec 4, 2008 60 mins
Advice for new parents; eating healthy foods on a budget; dangers of tuna for children.
Episode 64
Fri, Dec 5, 2008 60 mins
The four "f"s women fear: fat, fatigue, forgetfulness and their 50s. Also: a cosmetic facial procedure; dangers of drinking too much water; dangers in hospitals.
Episode 65
Mon, Dec 8, 2008 60 mins
A segment on pets includes common germs found on pets, human foods pets shouldn't eat and the psychological benefits of having a pet. Also: a medicine-cabinet makeover; first-aid advice for childhood accidents, including broken bones.
Episode 66
Tue, Dec 9, 2008 60 mins
Eva La Rue on ovarian cancer. Also: a stem-cell therapy used in China to treat blindness; germs on airplanes; massage for babies.
Episode 67
Wed, Dec 10, 2008 60 mins
Segments on Dr. Masterson's work in Africa with pregnant women, new mothers and babies, and Dr. Sears' private pediatric practice. Also: a new home diagnostic test; tips for taking medications.
Episode 68
Thu, Dec 11, 2008 60 mins
Exploring the roots of autism; examining cadavers to see the results of bad habits such as smoking and overeating. Also: common medical "myths."
Episode 69
Fri, Dec 12, 2008 60 mins
Debbie Magnusen of Project Cuddle, an organization working to prevent infant abandonment, is featured during a segment on teen pregancy. Also: gauging the accuracy of home pregnancy tests; an eyebrow transplant.
Episode 70
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 60 mins
A segment on DNA testing; a holiday-survival guide. Also: country singer Trace Adkins on allergies in children.
Episode 71
Tue, Dec 16, 2008 60 mins
Reports on a skin graft for a newborn, a degenerative eye disease and over-the-counter medications that children shouldn't take.
Episode 72
Wed, Dec 17, 2008 60 mins
Binge drinking among young adults; teaching children as young as 1 year old to read; commemorating a pregnancy by making a belly cast. Also: the doctors test centuries-old home remedies.
Episode 73
Thu, Dec 18, 2008 60 mins
Advice on fighting winter health woes and reducing holiday-season stress; reports on seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and a new surgical procedure for sinus troubles called balloon sinoplasty.
Episode 74
Fri, Dec 19, 2008 60 mins
The doctors (including pediatrician Jim Sears as Santa) visit children at a Ronald McDonald House as part of a segment on the health and emotional benefits of giving. Also: segments on brain surgery, breast implants and seizures; a contest for pregnant women.
Episode 75
Mon, Jan 5, 2009 60 mins
A show devoted to New Year's resolutions features Robin McGraw and personal trainer Kim Lyons. Also: plastic surgeon Andrew Ordon performs a facial.
Episode 76
Tue, Jan 6, 2009 60 mins
Topic: fitness. Guests include personal trainers Jillian Michaels ("The Biggest Loser") and Bob Harper. Also: Dr. Travis Stork works out.
Episode 77
Wed, Jan 7, 2009 60 mins
Health trends for 2009 are explored. Also: Lisa Rinna turns fun activities into aerobic exercise; segments on smoking and designer babies.
Episode 78
Thu, Jan 8, 2009 60 mins
Reports on advances in medical technology, research on common-cold cures, uterine fibroids, drinking wine during pregnancy and cochlear implantation.
Episode 79
Fri, Jan 9, 2009 60 mins
A surgery for blood clots; germs in medical-office waiting rooms; foods that can boost fertility; possible health effects of air fresheners; pros and cons of vaginal and cesarean childbirth.
Episode 80
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 60 mins
A test for cervical cancer; talk-show host Kidd Kraddick on Kidd's Kids, a charity that provides trips to Disney World for terminally ill children. Also: segments on stress eating, a weight-loss drug and a body makeover for people who have lost weight.
Episode 81
Tue, Jan 13, 2009 60 mins
A sex-themed program includes segments on premature ejaculation, erotic massage, birth-control devices, personal grooming for men, "passion parties" and sex after age 60.
Episode 82
Wed, Jan 14, 2009 60 mins
Fitness expert Denise Austin on how to work out safely. Also: segments on plastic surgery, injury hazards faced by sports cheerleaders and a sexual activity that could result in weight loss.
Episode 83
Thu, Jan 15, 2009 60 mins
Segments on face transplants, a pediatric heart surgery, annual medical exams, possible effects of pregnancy on a woman's face and getting toddlers to fall asleep and sleep through the night.
Episode 84
Fri, Jan 16, 2009 60 mins
Medical "myths." Topics include pregnancy, germs and arthritis.
Episode 85
Mon, Jan 19, 2009 60 mins
Dr. Jan C. Garavaglia (Discovery Health's "Dr. G: Medical Examiner"). Also: gastric-bypass surgery; food poisoning; the diet fad of eating in the nude; and differentiating a spider bite from a potentially deadly infection.
Episode 86
Tue, Jan 20, 2009 60 mins
The program marks inauguration day with a segment on job stress (notably the stress placed on the president). Also: segments on the U.S. Surgeon's job description, pinworms, condoms, sore throats and the "funny bone."
Episode 87
Wed, Jan 21, 2009 60 mins
Topics include raw-food safety; when to be concerned about a stomachache; scar removal; surgically removing excess skin following weight loss or a pregnancy; plastic surgery on corpses.
Episode 88
Thu, Jan 22, 2009 60 mins
A segment on Kawasaki Syndrome, the illness that John Travolta's son Jett suffered as a toddler. Guests include Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys, whose own son has Kawasaki Syndrome. Also: segments on child medication, eye surgery, pain treatment and bad breath; and veterinarian Alan Schulman fields questions.
Episode 89
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 60 mins
Joan Rivers discusses plastic surgery. Another segment explores a vaginal-muscle workout; and a woman receives an "ultimate makeover."
Episode 90
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 60 mins
The docs discuss 2009's most "shocking" health trends. Among them: eating raw meat; mother-and-child play dates; pogo sticks as fitness equipment; orgasms during childbirth; and (yes, Woody Allen) a machine called an Orgasmatron.
Episode 91
Tue, Jan 27, 2009 60 mins
Facts and myths about contagions are discussed.
Episode 92
Wed, Jan 28, 2009 60 mins
Advice for better health, fitness and personal appearance is offered.
Episode 93
Thu, Jan 29, 2009 60 mins
The doctors discuss body issues such as perspiration, blackheads, dandruff and vomiting.
Episode 94
Fri, Jan 30, 2009 60 mins
The doctors field questions on nutrition. Guests include Rachael Ray; Dr. Ian Smith, author of "The 4 Day Diet"; and psychologist Frank Lawlis, coauthor of "The Brain Power Cookbook."
Episode 95
Mon, Feb 2, 2009 60 mins
Warnings of serious illnesses are explored. Guests include cancer specialist Lawrence Piro.
Episode 96
Tue, Feb 3, 2009 60 mins
The doctors field questions. Topics include: birth-control pills; caffeine and pregnancy; easing teething pain in babies; smoking; proper vitamin dosage; and dangers in cleaning products.
Episode 97
Wed, Feb 4, 2009 60 mins
Harmful health practices are explored. Among them: not getting enough sleep, wearing a bra that doesn't fit and installing a child's car seat improperly.
Episode 98
Thu, Feb 5, 2009 60 mins
Topics include carbohydrates, foot pain, birthmarks, overexercise and pregnancy after 40. Guests include podiatrist Philip Radovic.
Episode 99
Fri, Feb 6, 2009 60 mins
Valerie Bertinelli on weight loss. Also: segments on asthma; the nutritional merits of pizza and cake; resuming sexual activity after a period of abstinence.
Episode 100
Mon, Feb 9, 2009 60 mins
Topic: medical tests. Guests include urologist Jennifer Berman and cardiologist Noel Bairey Merz.
Episode 101
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 60 mins
Treatments for various conditions are discussed. Among them: deficiencies during pregnancy and carpal tunnel syndrome. Also: what ringing ears may mean; foods that can help prevent cancers.
Episode 102
Wed, Feb 11, 2009 60 mins
Poor health habits; insomnia; over-the-counter medications; a stem-cell treatment for back pain; advice for avoiding a heart attack; tips on getting children to brush their teeth.
Episode 103
Thu, Feb 12, 2009 60 mins
Topics include obesity and food cravings; a possible correlation between wealth and sexual prowess; and warning signs of asthma in children. Also: ophthalmologist Kerry Assil on technology that can detect illnesses by observing patients' eyes.
Episode 104
Fri, Feb 13, 2009 60 mins
Topics include heart disease; temper tantrums in children; and a less expensive alternative to a facial.
Episode 105
Mon, Feb 16, 2009 60 mins
Segments on human-growth hormones; ingesting collagen; vitamin-enhanced concoctions; organic bedroom products; an acne treatment for the derriere; and health benefits of Afro-Brazilian dancing.
Episode 106
Tue, Feb 17, 2009 60 mins
Segments on a noninvasive weight-loss treatment; body shape as a health predictor; libido-enhancing foods and products; and a permanent nonsurgical birth-control option.
Episode 107
Wed, Feb 18, 2009 60 mins
A "viewers' favorites" show revisits past topics. Included: weight-loss surgery; a facial scrub; "manscaping"; and products designed to enhance sexual pleasure.
Episode 108
Thu, Feb 19, 2009 60 mins
Antiaging advice from Dr. Eric Braverman, the author of "Younger You"; fitness expert Skip Jennings on health benefits of trampolines. Other topics include lip-implant surgery and medical ethics surrounding fertility treatment.
Episode 109
Fri, Feb 20, 2009 60 mins
Segments on reasons for gaining weight and a way for life partners to partner in a weight-loss regimen. Other topics include sleep and stress.
Episode 110
Mon, Feb 23, 2009 60 mins
"Five-minute" remedies for common maladies, including headaches, back pain, nasal allergies and canker sores. Also: a nonsurgical way to enhance a chin profile; advice on dental issues from L.A. cosmetic dentist Bill Dorfman.
Episode 111
Tue, Feb 24, 2009 60 mins
Nutritional tips for pregnant women and tips for new moms on getting rid of stretch marks, performing CPR on an infant and dealing with a thumb-sucking child. Also: how to store contact lenses; nutritional pros and cons of milk.
Episode 112
Wed, Feb 25, 2009 60 mins
Segments on early warning signs for serious diseases; perils of third-hand smoke; sepsis caused by a dog bite; toxic shock syndrome; and SIDS.
Episode 113
Thu, Feb 26, 2009 60 mins
Fran Drescher discusses uterine cancer. Also: a new test for uterine and ovarian cancer. Other segments focus on patients' rights, exercise equipment and a possible correlation between a sagging economy and sagging libidos.
Episode 114
Fri, Feb 27, 2009 60 mins
Topics include stroke risks at the beauty salon; treating a double lip; and possible correlations between health and the economic downturn, and shoes and sex.
Episode 115
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 60 mins
Dr. Phil McGraw on the medical and emotional complications octuplet mom Nadya Suleman might face. Also: segments on body coloring as a health indicator.
Episode 116
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 60 mins
Exploring men's health issues. Topics include testicular cancer; vasectomies; snoring; "male PMS"; and a possible link between high blood pressure and suffering a heart attack during sex.
Episode 117
Wed, Mar 4, 2009 60 mins
Surgical issues are explored. Also: segments on tummy tucks, kidney stones and shoulder pain.
Episode 118
Thu, Mar 5, 2009 60 mins
Exploring everyday health hazards that can be found in supermarkets, restaurants, airplanes and articles of clothing. Also: a segment on teeth whitening.
Episode 119
Fri, Mar 6, 2009 60 mins
A look inside a human body. Also: the brain's reaction to stress; hand transplantation; how a body adapts to a multiple-child pregnancy; why some people can handle spicy foods and others can't.
Episode 120
Mon, Mar 9, 2009 60 mins
Tips for parents about teens and drug use are provided. Also: A young man attempts to quit using heroin.
Episode 121
Tue, Mar 10, 2009 60 mins
Embarrassing medical questions are addressed. Included: a navel makeover; an exercise to relieve constipation.
Episode 122
Wed, Mar 11, 2009 60 mins
The doctors get checkups as Dr. Travis Stork learns the results of his lung test; Dr. James Sears gets the diagnosis for his blind spot; and Dr. Andrew Ordon has follow-up tests after a prostate exam.
Episode 123
Thu, Mar 12, 2009 60 mins
Reproductive endocrinologist John Jain discusses fertility issues; ophthalmologist Rex Hamilton talks about vision problems. Also: how to assemble a first-aid kit.
Episode 124
Fri, Mar 13, 2009 60 mins
Evaluating cosmetic surgery; health benefits of ramen noodles; a procedure to change eye color.
Episode 125
Mon, Mar 16, 2009 60 mins
Included: sushi served in the raw; a restaurant that specializes in foods high in fat and cholesterol; Bollywood dancing as exercise; bee stings as anti-inflammatory therapies; an aid to teaching toddlers to walk; and exercise-induced orgasms.
Episode 126
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 60 mins
Segments on weight loss, crow's-feet, bed-wetting, plantar warts and sinus problems are featured.
Episode 127
Wed, Mar 18, 2009 60 mins
Health tips for women are offered. Experts include dermatologist Jessica Wu; urologist Jennifer Berman; and surgical oncologist Kristi Funk, who specializes in breast cancers.
Episode 128
Thu, Mar 19, 2009 60 mins
Doctors respond to viewer questions. Topics include: breast self-examination; a possible link between vaccinations and autism; eczema in young children; dark circles under eyes; and facial abrasions caused by shaving. Guest doctors include dermatologist Jessica Wu and surgical oncologist Kristi Funk.
Episode 129
Fri, Mar 20, 2009 60 mins
Antiaging advice is offered. Topics include droopy skin, aging arteries, weight loss and the ticking of women's biological clocks.
Episode 130
Mon, Mar 23, 2009 60 mins
Advances that could lead to increases in longevity. Also: UCLA neurosurgeon Neil Martin on brain injuries; segments on Type-2 diabetes; portable defibrillators; genetic testing for disease markers; and warning signs for brain tumors and colon cancer.
Episode 131
Tue, Mar 24, 2009 60 mins
A teen-themed show explores questions involving smoking and obesity, tampon use, preventing STDs and unwanted pregnancies, possible dangers of sharing makeup, and when girls should begin visiting a gynecologist.
Episode 132
Wed, Mar 25, 2009 60 mins
Segments on migraine headaches, narcolepsy, a drill-free method of filling cavities and foods that could help cavities from forming.
Episode 133
Thu, Mar 26, 2009 60 mins
"Biggest Loser" trainer Jillian Michaels and the exercise ensemble the Bartendaz are featured on diet-and-exercise show.
Episode 134
Fri, Mar 27, 2009 60 mins
Segments on hidden health hazards, staying healthy while menstruating and health benefits of orgasms.
Episode 135
Mon, Mar 30, 2009 60 mins
Reports on contagious illnesses and tips for avoiding them.
Episode 136
Tue, Mar 31, 2009 60 mins
The doctors respond to questions about sex.
Episode 137
Wed, Apr 1, 2009 60 mins
A show aimed at women includes a nonsurgical method for enlarging eyelashes; fertility options and ethical questions surrounding them; premature labor; and tips for having younger-looking skin. The doctors also explore sex-related issues. Guests include urologist Jennifer Berman, surgical oncologist Kristi Funk and dermatologist Jessica Wu.
Episode 138
Thu, Apr 2, 2009 60 mins
Home health risks are explored. Included: substances that can damage lungs and foods that have passed their "best-eaten-by" dates. Also: ensuring that household water is safe.
Episode 139
Fri, Apr 3, 2009 60 mins
Exploring age-appropriateness (too young or old) for such health-related activities as bathing with a child, having braces, plastic surgery, a pap smear and breast exam, plastic surgery or a baby.
Episode 140
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 60 mins
Topic: avoiding misdiagnoses of illnesses. Diseases addressed include MS and a condition that mimics symptoms of chronic yeast infections.
Episode 141
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 60 mins
Topics include vaginal pain following sex; restless-leg syndrome; swollen knees; and ties between romance and health, and orgasms and sneezing.
Episode 142
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 60 mins
Topics include warning signs of potentially fatal illnesses. Guests include UCLA vascular surgeon Peter Lawrence. Also: the economic downturn's effect on health care; medications a child should---and shouldn't---be given.
Episode 143
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 60 mins
Exploring causes of various types of pain and how to deal with it. Also: reports on Lyme disease and constipation.
Episode 144
Wed, Apr 22, 2009 60 mins
Niecy Nash guests on a segment about body quirks. Also: Beverly Hills OB/GYN Ralph Mayer on heavy menstrual periods; fitness tips from trainer Chris Carmichael; sex tips for men; a discussion of whether pickle juice can cure a hangover.
Episode 145
Thu, Apr 23, 2009 60 mins
Segments on a brain implant that could curb appetites; a computer chip for diagnosing and treating heartburn and acid reflux; a procedure for treating acne scarring; a device that could help women get pregnant; and a robotic brain-surgery technique. Also: a discussion of the advisability of searching for donor organs online. Guests include dermatologist Tess Mauricio and oncologist Paul Pagnini.
Episode 146
Fri, Apr 24, 2009 60 mins
Segments on treating allergies and constipation, and toxins often found in homes; a discussion of the risks and benefits of using a sauna.
Episode 147
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 60 mins
Robin McGraw is featured in a segment on menopause. Other topics include possible correlations between carbohydrates and intelligence and sleep and happiness; and a noninvasive alternative to liposuction surgery.
Episode 148
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 60 mins
An "is this bad for me?" segment explores double-dipping, the "five-second rule" for dropping foods on the floor and various methods of brewing coffee. Also: advice for helping a person who has just suffered a concussion.
Episode 149
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 60 mins
Eye surgery for a 1-year-old, performed by ophthalmologist David Granet; new ultrasound technology; answers to "embarrassing" pregnancy questions. Also: segments on impotence, back pain, a potential health benefit from beer and reports of children "smoking" candy.
Episode 150
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 60 mins
Keeping a positive attitude during an illness is discussed by Montel Williams and Phil McGraw. Also: an update on Farrah Fawcett's condition; a primer on swine flu.
Episode 151
Fri, May 1, 2009 60 mins
A primer on swine flu.
Episode 152
Mon, May 4, 2009 60 mins
"Biggest Loser" trainer Jillian Michaels; chef Cat Cora; segments on children and obesity, potential consequences of obesity and high blood pressure and a possible correlation between diet and IQ. Also: advice for preventing skin cancer from dermatologist Deborah Sarnoff.
Episode 153
Tue, May 5, 2009 60 mins
A Q&A on swine flu, featuring Dr. Phil McGraw.
Episode 154
Wed, May 6, 2009 60 mins
Jenny McCarthy on autism
Episode 155
Thu, May 7, 2009 60 mins
Advice to pregnant mothers for dealing with summer heat and humidity. Also: Julie Edelman (the accidentalhousewife.com) with summer safety tips for families; ear-nose-and-throat doctor Craig Schwimmer on a new laser tonsillectomy.
Episode 156
Fri, May 8, 2009 60 mins
Nick Jonas on diabetes. Also: health benefits derived from generosity; hearing loss in children; assessments of health and wellness products available commercially.
Episode 157
Mon, May 11, 2009 60 mins
Topics include giving birth and keeping newborns safe; drunk driving; root-canal surgery; and colon cancer. Guests: Ricki Lake, the NFL's Lorenzo Neal, endodontist Fred Monempour, and gastroenterologist Jeffrey Sherman.
Episode 158
Tue, May 12, 2009 60 mins
Questions about asthma, vaginal discharge, plastic surgery for preteens and food allergies in children. Also: advice on handling medical emergencies.
Episode 159
Wed, May 13, 2009 60 mins
Health insurance and health-care costs are discussed. Guests include TV journalist SuChin Pak (Planet Green), self-help author Robert Kiyosaki and insurance executive Gary Lauer (eHealth).
Episode 160
Thu, May 14, 2009 60 mins
Topics include the misuse of 911, allergies caused by temperature changes, bloody noses, household poisons and animal bites.
Episode 161
Fri, May 15, 2009 60 mins
Summer health dangers are discussed. Among them: sunburn and sun poisoning; illnesses caused by food left at room temperature; riptides and jellyfish stings; leaving children unattended in a closed car in hot weather. Guests include American Lifeguard Association president B.J. Fisher. Also: a nonsurgical treatment for removing bunions and a laser treatment for getting rid of foot fungus, both illustrated by podiatrist Philip Radovic.
Episode 162
Mon, May 18, 2009 60 mins
Sex and aging are explored by Lisa Rinna and Dr. Eric Braverman, author of "Younger You." Also: a plastic-surgery segment featuring radio host Kidd Kraddick.
Episode 163
Tue, May 19, 2009 60 mins
Katie Price discusses plastic surgery and raising a special-needs child. Also: segments on diet soda and breast implants.
Episode 164
Wed, May 20, 2009 60 mins
Exploring summer health concerns, including Lyme disease, West Nile virus and swimmer's ear. Also: nutrition expert Jackie Keller on preventing barbecued foods from spoiling in summer heat. Other segments include reports on preventing drug interactions and a lawsuit by a 13-year-old girl with a genetic disorder against the sperm bank her mother used to conceive her.
Episode 165
Thu, May 21, 2009 60 mins
Exploring surgical topics. Included: presurgery advice for patients; procedures for aging skin; surgery for children.
Episode 166
Fri, May 22, 2009 60 mins
"Mommy Docs" Jamie Freishtat and Rachel Schreiber field questions about maternity and childhood. Also: segments on baby food, surgical procedures for post-partem stomaches and food safety in school cafeterias.
Episode 167
Mon, May 25, 2009 60 mins
A segment on body-waxing dangers. Also: advice for breast-cancer survivors; a makeup makeover.
Episode 168
Mon, Jul 6, 2009 60 mins
Exploring summer hazards, including the sun and swimming pools. Also: dangers from cell phones and energy drinks; fear of visiting the doctor.
Episode 169
Tue, Jul 7, 2009 60 mins
Topics include bloodshot eyes; constipation in babies; molar pregnancy; the advisability of Botox for pregnant women; and height-prediction tests. Also: advice on keeping children from biting.
Episode 170
Wed, Jul 8, 2009 60 mins
Lisa Rinna is featured during a segment on dancing as aerobic exercise. Also: pogo sticks as exercise tools; abdominal-muscle exercises performed while seated; possible health benefits of raw meat, fish and eggs; unusual treatments for illnesses.
Episode 171
Thu, Jul 9, 2009 60 mins
Topics include hidden household dangers; genital surgery for women; a mysterious skin condition; antiaging and beauty treatments. Also: tips for staying healthy while traveling.
Episode 172
Fri, Jul 10, 2009 60 mins
Dr. Phil McGraw is featured in a segment on baldness. Also: dermatologist William Groff on male genital warts; and segments on gas, foot odors, excess male body hair and the advisability of dyeing pubic hair.
Episode 173
Wed, Aug 26, 2009 60 mins
Topic: women's health concerns. Included: Fran Drescher on uterine cancer; oncologist Kristi Funk on breast health. Also: segments on heart disease, surrogate motherhood, sexual issues and the "three Fs": fat, fatigue and forgetfulness.
Episode 174
Thu, Aug 27, 2009 60 mins
Montel Williams is a guest on a program devoted to "life-changing transformations" undergone by women. Areas include acne, plastic surgery and loose flesh resulting from weight loss.
Episode 175
Fri, Aug 28, 2009 60 mins
The doctors offer possible solutions to medical issues such as snoring, painful intercourse and lack of sexual desire (a possible solution for it: watermelon). Also: segments on breast-feeding; cesarean-section birth; the use of sound to aid the blind.
Episode 176
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 60 mins
Questions about pregnancy and caring for newborns.
Episode 177
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 60 mins
Topics include plastic surgery for job seekers; sports injuries among children; nutrition during pregnancy and to fight or stave off cancer. Also: a new screening procedure for colon cancer; differences between ailments and allergens.
Episode 178
Wed, Sep 2, 2009 60 mins
Former University of Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles ("Coach Broyles' Playbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers") discusses Alzheimer's disease; hair-restoration surgeon Sara Wasserbauer performs an eyelash transplant. Also: segments on bed sharing by siblings; webbed hands; birth-control pills and sex drive; and reasons for lowered sperm counts.
Episode 179
Thu, Sep 3, 2009 60 mins
A surgery-themed show focuses on tumor removal, cleft-palate correction, tissue grafting and breast implantation. Also: a segment on prescribing unnecessary medications.
Episode 180
Fri, Sep 4, 2009 60 mins
Treatments for tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, rotator-cuff tears and traveler's diarrhea are discussed, as is a treatment for pain. Also: a derriere-shaping procedure.