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The Perils of Perfume

The right perfume can have an alluring power, but a surplus of scent can create the opposite effect. Learn how harmful chemical components of some perfumes can trigger asthma attacks, allergic dermatitis and may disrupt hormones and metabolic function!

The Dangers of Suppressing a Sneeze

Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Andrew Ordon explains that sneezing not only clears nasal passages by expelling foreign pathogens and irritants, but it also revs up cilia in the nose, an important part of the body's immune system. Suppressing a sneeze, however, can potentially amplify pressure in the sinus and ocular cavities, which can burst blood vessels in the eyes, brain and in rare cases, rupture eardrums!

Is Hair Twirling Hazardous?

Is the feminine hair twirl a sexy, subconscious signal of attraction? Before you give this flirty habit a whirl, learn the risks of the twirl.

Gaseous Food Culprits

Learn which foods are the top culprits for creating gas. Plus, see how pink grapefruit can help boost digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract to break down foods faster for less fermentation and less flatulence.

Discussing the Benefits of Probiotics

Blythe Metz discusses the benefits of probiotics with Chakra Earthsong-Levy, of KeVita, on Blythe Raw Live.

Doctors Taking Drugs To Stay Awake

Nancy leads a discussion amongst medical professionals who admit to using drugs to get through their long shifts. Does this put their patients at risk?

Just Thinking About Math Is Painful

In PLOS One, an online medical journal, researchers show when a person's math anxiety is high, there's increased activity in the regions of the brain associated with 'visceral threat detection' and pain.

Easy Breathing with the Portable Humidifier

Breathe easier in every room with a portable humidifier.

The Home Team Therapy for Easy Rehab

Learn about Home Team Therapy, personalized physical therapy sessions at home.

How to Avoid Choking with the Heimlich Helper

Dining solo? Avoid a choking emergency with The Heimlich Helper. Plus, what to do if someone is choking.

Medical Mistake Causes a Painful Loss

An unconscious U.S. Army veteran was recovering from penile implant replacement surgery when a nurse accidentally left an icepack on his groin for 19 straight hours. The frigid mishap caused extreme frostbite to the area and a significant portion of the man's penis had to be surgically removed.

The Dangers of Rope Swinging

College freshmen Tanner and Zack were out hiking when they happened upon a rope-swing in a nearby tree. Tanner climbed the tree and attempted to swing from the rope, while Zack planned to tape the stunt. What happened next was anything but planned. Learn what happens inside the skull when a traumatic brain injury occurs and how repeated concussions can cause serious, permanent and fatal consequences.

The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Watch an incredibly close call as one motorist falls asleep while driving a scooter and almost runs head-on into an oncoming tractor trailer!

Dr. Lisa Explains Ectopic Pregnancy

Nikki found out at 20 weeks that her pregnancy was abormal and the egg had implanted outside of her uterus. Her doctors suggested she terminate, but Nikki says her pregnancy felt healthy to her so she decided to move forward, though doctors told her she was risking her life. OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson explains that Nikki had an ectopic pregnancy, and most women with the condition suffer massive hemorrhages early in their pregnancies, risking the lives of the mother and the baby.

Mom Delivers Miracle Baby

Nikki found out at 20 weeks that her pregnancy was abnormal and the egg had implanted outside of her uterus. Her doctors suggested she terminate, but Nikki says her pregnancy felt healthy to her so she decided to move forward, though doctors told her she was risking her life. "I just told myself as soon as I feel like I can't handle this anymore, we'll figure out what we're going to do at that point, and we never got to that point," Nikki tells The Doctors.

10 Best Cities For Mistresses

Los Angeles is the #1 city when it comes to single ladies looking for married men looking for single ladies.

Five Fertility Game Changers

Cell phones, canola oil, and coffee. How can these three things affect your fertility? We'll have the do's and dont'd if you're trying to make a baby.

What You May Be Missing on Your Prescription Bottle

Eye-tracking technology helped researchers get eye-opening results about your pill bottles. Find out why some say it's time for an overhaul.

What You Need to Know About Your Child's Concussion Recovery

Fall sports are in full swing, but it's not all fun and games. Three and a half million kids will be treated for a sports injury. Many will suffer their first, or repeat concussion. We tell you what parents need to know to keep kids safer after brain injuries.

Research Looks to Hypnosis as a Hot Flashes Solution

A new study looks at whether suggestions that produce mental images of coolness, safe places or relaxation can help cut hot flashes.

Why Our Ears Pop at High Altitude

What is it that causes pressure in our ears that makes them pop when we fly or drive at high altitude? See if you manage to Stump the Doc.

Things Walk-In Clinics Won't Tell You

Walk-In clinics are popping up in more storefronts around the country as an alternative to the family doctor or the emergency room -but they differ in price and quality of care. Jen Wieczner on Lunch Break looks at the cost of convenience and things these clinics aren't telling you.

Why Do Bug Bites Itch?

Ever wonder why bug bites itch so much? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban explains what causes the sensation.

Spider Venom Tested as Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

A toxin synthesized from the venom of the Brazilian wandering spider is being tested in laboratories as an alternative treatment for erectile dysfunction.

Deadly Effect of Rabies

Each year, rabies kills approximately 55,000 people worldwide. Learn the symptoms of the deadly virus, the importance of expedient treatment and how to spot the telltale signs of a rabid animal.

Dangers of Cat Bites

"Up to 80 percent of cat bites will become infected," E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains. See why one woman required surgery on her hand after suffering a cat bite.

"Milking" Venom from a Rattlesnake

Professional snake wrangler Jules Sylvester performs a dangerous stunt as he "milks" venom from a rattlesnake! Watch what happens when the venom mixes with fresh blood.

The Pain of Miscarriage

Each year, millions of people suffer the devastation of losing an unborn child. One in three women miscarry, and shame needs to be replaced with openness about healing.

Do Women Have Adam's Apples?

Learn the unknown truth about the Adam's Apple.

Shopping Anxiety Explained

Does shopping give you anxiety? The Doctors discuss.