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 The Doctors

  1. David Baratz and Casey Shaw for USA WEEKEND.

    Should you go gluten-free?

    Wait to be diagnosed with tricky celiac disease.

    • May 23, 2013

  2. 4 myths of carpal tunnel

    We reveal what actually causes this painful wrist issue.

    • May 16, 2013
  3. Get antioxidants in green leafy vegetables, like spinach. Ursula Alter/Getty Images

    2 ways to repair skin

    Some sun damage can be reversed. Here's how.

    • May 9, 2013
  4. Opt for low-impact, weight bearing exercises. Steve Debenport/Getty Images

    What's next if you have osteoporosis?

    4 ways to improve bone health and reduce future fractures

    • May 2, 2013
  5. Larsen & Talbert for USA WEEKEND

    Get ready for summer!

    Grab your tank top and sandals — and try our health experts' tips for feeling great this season. Gallery: Shape Up For Summer Tips from The Doctors

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  6. For more severe cases, ask your doctor about microdermabrasion or laser therapy. Tetra Images, Getty Images

    A common cause of bumpy skin

    Try these remedies for smooth skin.

    • Apr. 18, 2013
  7. Consider this info before you decide. Tek Image, Science Photo Library/Getty Images

    Should you get genetic testing?

    There's no simple yes or no to this one.

    • Apr. 11, 2013
  8. A key sign: Feeling pain in 11 of 18 "tender points." Jamie Grill/Getty Images

    Is your chronic pain fibromyalgia?

    Four common symptoms of this hard-to-diagnose condition

    • Apr. 4, 2013
  9. The Doctors offer ways to control body odor Altrendo Images / Getty Images

    Don't make a big stink

    We have ways to control body odor.

    • Mar. 28, 2013
  10. Nico Kai / Getty Images

    Is hay fever linked to fast food?

    Test your spring allergy smarts and see what's true and what's not.

    • Mar. 21, 2013
  11. Losing just 7% of your body weight could cut your risk of diabetes by almost 60%. Tom Grill / Getty Images

    Is diabetes in your future?

    About 79 million Americans have prediabetes.

    • Mar. 14, 2013
  12. Too much caffeine can be a culprit. Carlina Teteris, Flickr / Getty Images

    Help for chronic migraines

    Mind-numbing headache has variety of treatments.

    • Mar. 7, 2013
  13. Tetra Images, Getty Images

    Reduce risk of colon cancer

    Death rates for colon cancer are down more than 30%, says a new report by the American Cancer Society. But colorectal cancer is still America's No. 3 cancer.

    • Feb. 28, 2013
  14. Make dental checkups a habit. Image Source/Getty Images

    4 ways you may be hurting your teeth

    Beyond brushing

    • Feb. 21, 2013

  15. Family Fitness Challenge from USA TODAY, USA WEEKEND and The Doctors

    To help families across the nation get in better shape and lose weight, USA TODAY, USA WEEKEND Magazine and ‘The Doctors’ TV show created the Family Fitness Challenge.

    • Feb. 20, 2013
  16. Goal: Total cholesterol under 200. LDL levels below 100. Clerkenwell / Getty Images

    3 small steps to get (or keep) your numbers on track

    Americans' cholesterol levels are moving in the right direction.

    • Feb. 14, 2013
  17. Steve Cole / Getty Images

    Keep going strong

    7 fresh and easy lab-tested ways we all can steer toward vitality as we age.

    • Jan. 31, 2013
  18. Avoid these 3 cold weather triggers. Sergey Smolyaninov / Getty Images

    What sets off your asthma?

    Winter can be tough on asthma sufferers.

    • Jan. 24, 2013
  19. Flu hits fast. Colds go slowly. / Yellow Dog Productions / Getty Images

    Cold or Flu?

    Here are three ways to tell the difference.

    • Jan. 17, 2013
  20. 1 in 3 of us have metabolic syndrome. Daniel H. Bailey / Getty Images

    Metabolic Syndrome: Should you be worried?

    A cluster of bad numbers adds up to a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
  21. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce chronic pain, including migraines. Jon Feingersh / Getty Images

    3 methods to curb headaches

    All headaches share these unpleasant qualities: They're common and sufferers are eager to find relief.

    • Dec. 27, 2012
  22. Having your pet near you lowers your heart rate and blood pressure levels. Leigh Schindler / Getty Images

    Stressed? Here's help.

    Are you stressed much? A recent survey showed that many Americans report feelings of high stress, and more than 20% rate their levels between 8 and 10 on a 10-point scale.

    • Dec. 20, 2012
  23. Allow yourself occasional treats. LWA / Getty Images

    Lose weight by learning your body's hunger cues

    Quit obsessing over calories, forget the get-thin-quick plans, and when you want a chocolate chip cookie, have it (without guilt).

    • Dec. 13, 2012
  24. Yep. It's cold. But go outside: Natural light will help you feel better. Kathrin Ziegler / Getty Images

    Beat the winter 'blues'

    Long nights of winter can leave even the most positive people feeling cranky. But for about 5% of Americans, it’s more serious: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that most occurs in the winter. Symptoms include loss of energy, eating more and difficulty concentrating.

    • Dec. 6, 2012
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    Before 'The Change' - perimenopause - take our quiz

    Test your health knowledge about perimenopause, the "change before The Change," with this true-false quiz.

    • Nov. 29, 2012
  26. 200,000 Americans have been diagnosed in their 40s and 50s. PM Images / Getty Images

    5 early warning signs of Alzheimer's

    Think you're too young to worry about Alzheimer's?

    • Nov. 21, 2012
  27. Keep a hat on and stay hydrated for cold comfort. Mike Tittel / Getty Images

    Winterize your fitness plan

    Little changes can keep you on track in the cold. Try these 4 tips for exercising in the cold.

    • Nov. 15, 2012
  28. High and low blood sugar both are linked to diabetes. Sean Locke / Getty Images

    High or low? You need to know

    More Americans than ever have blood sugar levels that warrant watching.

    • Nov. 8, 2012
  29. 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer, but there are good reasons for hope. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images

    4 hopeful, helpful tips to fight against prostate cancer

    About one man in six will develop prostate cancer during his lifetime.

    • Nov. 1, 2012
  30. See your pediatrician if your little one has a sore throat that persists, or if your child has difficulty breathing. SelectStock / Getty Images

    Childhood infections: When to worry

    These three infections, if left untreated, can lead to serious or even life-threatening conditions.

    • Oct. 25, 2012
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    • The Doctors is an Emmy-winning daytime TV show with pediatrician Jim Sears, OB-GYN Lisa Masterson, ER physician Travis Stork and plastic surgeon Andrew Ordon. Check www.thedoctorstv.com for local listings.

Travis Stork, M.D.

  • Dr. Travis Stork is a faculty physician in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN when he is not in front of the cameras for THE DOCTORS. His credentials include graduating Magna Cum Laude from Duke University and earning his M.D. with Honors from the University of Virginia. He completed his residency as an emergency room doctor at Vanderbilt University.

Lisa Masterson, M.D.

  • Dr. Lisa M. Masterson, M.D., is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, adolescent gynecology and family planning. She is on staff at Los Angeles’Cedars-Sinai MedicalCenter and UCLA, and maintains a private office in Santa Monica.

Jim Sears, M.D.

  • Dr. James ("Dr. Jim") M. Sears, M.D., is a board certified pediatrician who is part of a family practice that he shares with his father, William, and younger brother Robert, located in Capistrano Beach, Calif.

Drew Ordon, M.D.

  • Dr. Drew P. Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S., is an acclaimed plastic and reconstructive surgeon with private practices in Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, California.
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