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prostate health
Less-invasive procedures in treating prostate problems
William Pearce, M.D., of Associated Urologists of Orange County, explains common prostate health problems, including cancer, and demonstrates advanced techniques in treatment. |
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heart murmur
What is a heart murmur?
Host Larry Santora, M.D., explains what a heart murmur is and whether or not patients should be concerned with an unusual heart beat. |
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emergency room treatment
home remedies
Should you call 9-1-1? A discussion about common injuries and whether or not they may be treated at home
James Pierog, M.D., medical director of emergency medical services at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, demonstrates the care of injuries that may be treated at home and explains which injuries warrant a trip to the emergency room. |
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cataracts
glaucoma
Lasik eye surgery
The eyes have it: Advanced treatment for vision correction, cataracts and glaucoma
Lawrence Chao, M.D., ophthalmologist with the Chao Vision Institute in Irvine, explains the various laser surgeries and treatments, including Lasik surger, for common eye ailments. |
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leg cramps
Tired of waking up in the middle of the night with a Charlie horse?
Host Larry Santora, M.D., reveals the best (and a few surprising) ways to prevent and treat leg cramps. |
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intensive care unit
A behind-the-scenes look at the intensive care unit
Joseph Preston, M.D., a critical-care physician with Pulmonary Consultants and Primary Care Physicians at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, demonstrates and explains the life-saving procedures – from intubation to defibrillation – used in the intensive care unit. |
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911 emergencies
What to expect when the unexpected happens
Brea (Calif.) City Fire Battalion Chief Adrian Montoya describes exactly how 9-1-1 emergency calls are handled by first-responders and what callers should expect. |
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abnormal heart rhythms
Solution for hearts that beat to a different drum
Jay Lee, M.D., medical director of electrophysiology at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., explains and illustrates the cutting-edge procedure he uses to treat abnormal heart rhythms. |
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acupuncture
More than just needles
Ronda Wimmer, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Newport Beach, Calif., demonstrates acupuncture techniques and describes herbal regimens. |
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Alzheimer's disease
Recent advancements for treatment of Alzheimer's
Carl Cotman, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading authorities on Alzheimer’s disease and the director of the Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia at University of California, Irvine, discussed the signs of the disease’s onset and the latest treatments. |
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anxiety
When to seek professional help for severe anxiety
Georg Eifert, Ph.D., psychology professor and department chair at Chapman University, defines severe anxiety and explains when and how patients should seek treatment. |
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artificial heart
A patient shares her experience living with an artificial heart
Kelly Tucker, M.D., and his patient, Nancy Miller, describe her journey through heart disease and her new, active life with an implanted artificial heart – a groundbreaking new device, which is about the size of a deck of cards. |
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aspirin
One-a-day, low-dose aspirin
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains why one low-dose aspirin daily may be good for your heart health. |
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autism
A family's journey with autism
Bill Murphy, M.D., and wife, Jerrine Murphy, a registered nurse and board-certified behavioral analyst, share their story about raising twins with autism. |
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back health
Less-invasive back surgery
Surgeon Jack Chen, M.D., of the Orthopedic Specialty Institute of Orange, Calif., discusses new techniques in less-invasive back surgery. |
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bone health
Participate in the Bone Health Study at Chapman University
Frederic Caporaso, Ph.D., professor of food science, and Frank Frisch, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences, describe the Chapman University Bone Health Study and how you can participate. |
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Botox injections
Do you Botox?
Dore Gilbert, M.D., medical director of Newport Dermatology and Laser Associates at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Calif., describes Botox Cosmetic treatments with an in-office demonstration with host Heidi Cortese. |
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breast cancer
Recent advances in detecting breast cancer
John West, M.D., co-founder of the Breast Care Center of Orange County in California, explains the new technology available for detecting breast cancer. He also describes his one-appointment exam and results program. |
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breast implants
Facts and myths about breast implants
Ivan Turpin, M.D., plastic surgeon and chief of the department of surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., explains the facts and myths about breast implants and showcases possible future implants. |
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cardiac death, defibrillators, children’s heart health
Sudden cardiac death in children, and the movement to install lifesaving devices in public places
Regina Faison, founder of the Derrick Faison Foundation, and Anthony Chang, M.D., medical director of the Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, discuss sudden cardiac death in adults and children and the importance of defibrillators in public places. |
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childhood obesity
Local programs provide healthy guidance for kids
Deborah Proctor, president and CEO of St. Joseph Health Systems explores childhood obesity and programs for kids, including P.E. for Me [www.healthyforlifeonline.org]. |
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chiropractic
Align the spine
Mike N. Milinkovic, DC, a chiropractor with GEO Chiropractic Clinic in San Marino, Calif., describes when to seek chiropractic treatment and what to expect from your appointment. |
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coffee's health benefits
Take a swig of that java
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., clarifies the recent findings about coffee and its health benefits, especially related to diabetes. |
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colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer screening for men and women
George Moro, M.D., co-director of the Colorectal Program at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., reviews the symptoms and treatment of colorectal cancer, a disease that equally affects both men and women. |
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dementia and diet
One more reason veggies are good for you
Show host Larry Santora, M.D. explains why eating vegetables may reduce your risk of dementia. |
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diabetes
Advances in treating diabetes today
Herbert Rettinger, M.D., clinical professor medicine at University of California, Irvine, explains why nearly eight percent of the population in the U.S. has diabetes and describes the latest treatments for the disease. |
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Down syndrome
A family's celebration of Down syndrome
Retired professional baseball player and current broadcaster for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Rex Hudler, shares his family’s journey with Down syndrome and his son Cade. |
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egg consumption
Eggs and their nutritional value
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., unravels recent findings about egg consumption. |
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energy drinks
Are energy drinks safe?
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explores energy drinks and whether or not they’re safe and if they work. |
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exercise
Is exercising in short bursts as effective as exercising in one long session?
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains how to get the most out of short workouts and compares them to longer exercise sessions. |
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external counterpulsation
Alternative therapy to bypass surgery
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., demonstrates external counterpulsation, a non-surgical alternative for bypass surgery. |
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eyelid surgery
Laser cosmetic eyelid surgery requires less healing time
Howard Conn, M.D., a laser cosmetic surgeon in Irvine, Calif., demonstrates and explains laser cosmetic eyelid surgery -- who needs it, what's involved and how long it takes to heal. |
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fibromyalgia
Treating a mysterious and painful condition
Robin Dore, M.D., of St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, explains fibromyalgia and the latest treatments for this mysterious syndrome. |
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focal hand dystonia
Working hand in hand with patients
Alison McKenzie, Ph.D., a professor of physical therapy at Chapman University, demonstrates the therapies she uses to treat patients with focal hand dystonia, a movement disorder. |
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grapefruit and medication
Mixing grapefruit and meds
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains why consumption of grapefruit may affect the performance of certain medications. |
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hearing loss
This is not your father's hearing aid
Dr. Katy Sullivan, director of audiology at the Providence Speech and Hearing Center in Orange, Calif., explains how best to protect your hearing and demonstrates the latest in unobtrusive hearing aids - including blue-tooth models. |
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heart attack
Re-enactment of emergency room procedure for heart attack
Host Larry Santora, M.D., his emergency room team and patient Carol Stedman re-enactment the day Stedman had a heart attack and her experience at the hospital – from her arrival to the ER through surgery by Dr. Santora and insertion of a stint into Stedman’s heart in the operating room. |
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heart bypass
Catching a five-way bypass
NFL Hall of Fame inductee Dick Butkus shares his story about his own serious heart condition and the quintuple heart bypass that saved his life. |
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heart disease and women
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer for women
Shalizeh Shokooh, M.D., co-medical director of the Women's Heart Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., illuminates the risk factors of heart disease in women and what patients can do now to avoid a life-threatening attack. |
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heart scan
The best way to look at your heart
Dr. Matthew Budoff, director of the Diagnostic and Wellness Center at Harbor UCLA, will share the latest in non-invasive cardiac CT technology, which are CAT scans of the heart. |
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hormone replacement
Missing your hormones?
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., discusses the safety of hormone replacement therapy after menopause. |
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HPV vaccine
The pros and cons of the HPV vaccine
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains who should get the Gardasil HPV vaccine and why. The vaccine – for girls and young women ages 9 to 26 – guards against certain forms of the human papillomavirus, which may cause genital warts or cervical cancer. |
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infertility
The psychological effects of infertility on both men and women
Brennan Peterson, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Chapman University, explores the psychological effects of infertility and how it affects men and women differently. |
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integrative medicine
Augmenting treatment with vitamins and herbal supplements
Jolanta Lukawski, M.D., is the medical director of the Sue and Bill Gross Women’s Wellness Center at Hoag Hospital in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and she explains how integrative medicine – including herbal remedies and vitamin supplements – can work hand in hand with conventional therapies. |
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LapBand
Tying off the stomach may help morbidly obese patients
Jeffrey Johnsrud, M.D., a surgeon at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., describes LapBand surgery — a procedure that ties off part of the stomach to help morbidly obese patients lose weight. |
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lung cancer
The latest innovations in treating lung cancer
Raymond Casciari, M.D., a lung specialist and chief medical officer at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., describes greatly improved techniques in detecting and treating lung cancer. |
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non-dairy creamers
Too much of a good thing
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains exactly what ingredients are found in various forms of non-dairy creamer, which are healthiest and how much should be added to each cup. |
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nutrition for children
The colors of the rainbow can help create tasty and nutritious meals for kids
Erin Macdonald, a nutrition and fitness coach at Complete Wellness, NOW! in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and fourth-grader Laurenz Dodge use colors to plan nutritious meals for children. |
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olive oil
Add olive oil to your dinner tonight
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains what type of olive oil – pure, virgin or extra virgin – is healthiest. |
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organic food
Is organic food worth the cost?
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains which organic foods are worth the extra cost and which are not. |
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pain treatment
Managing severe pain symptoms
Melvyn Sterling, M.D., co-director of the Palliative Care Program at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., explains how severe pain may be controlled. Palliative medicine is the area of medicine that focuses on the management of pain symptoms. |
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salt
Salty talk about daily intake of sodium
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., discusses just exactly what you should be looking for on food labels for sodium intake. |
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sexual health
Good sexual health helps relationships
Michael Krychman, M.D., medical director of the Sexual Medicine Center at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif., explains the often under-treated conditions related to sexual health. |
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shingles
Who gets shingles and why?
There’s a new vaccine for shingles, and show host Larry Santora, M.D., answers the questions: What is shingles? Who gets it? Why do they get it? How is it treated? |
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snoring
If someone you love snores
Edward Lee, M.D., an otolaryngologist at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., explains why people snore, how it affects both the patient and sleeping companions and what can be done about it, including both surgical and non-surgical procedures. |
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stroke
Steps to take when suffering symptoms of stroke
Howard Dorne, M.D., is a specialist at the Interventional and Neurointerventional Radiology department at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., and he reviews the symptoms of stroke that should alert a patient to get to the hospital, and he provides an overview of cutting-edge treatments available to stroke patients. |
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sugar substitutes
Are artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes safe?
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains the health differences between sugar and sugar substitutes. |
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tea
Teas me: Are there health differences among different tea leaves?
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains the difference in health benefits among black tea, green tea and herbal teas. |
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varicose veins
Vein no more
Bruce Hoyle, M.D., of the Advanced Vein Center in the city of Orange, Calif., demonstrates an innovative laser technique that greatly simplifies treatment for varicose veins — a procedure that is conducted in the doctor's office with same-day results. |
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vitamin D
Is vitamin D the new wonder vitamin?
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., explains that vitamin D is indeed a wonder vitamin and why people should consider adding a vitamin D supplement to their health regimen. |
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water consumption
Bottle vs. tap
Show host Larry Santora, M.D., compares the nutritional value of tap water and designer bottled waters. |
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wine consumption
Toast to your health
Vintner Donald Sodaro explains the wine-making process, and show host Larry Santora, M.D., provides a primer on the healthy aspects of moderate wine consumption. |
