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John Hopkins University graduate and two-time breast cancer survivor, Lillie Shockney, explains the importance of screening at an early age.Lillie Shockney knows first-hand why there is absolutely no excuse to not get screened. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, she encourages older generations to support and educate their daughters and granddaughters on the importance of getting screened, and screened regularly. Schockney explains the technological advances that now make breast cancer screenings easier and less painful.

Depending on your oral care, your gums can be a reflection of your overall health.Gums have some of the most important roles in oral care. It's crucial to keep them healthy in order for them to do their jobs properly. Ligaments within your gums hold your teeth to your jaw so you are able to bite, chew and move your mouth. Alveolar processes are bones that contain sockets in your gums for your teeth. Lastly, the gingival consists of the mucosal tissue that protect the roots of your teeth. Flossing, rinsing with mouthwash, and brushing your teeth can all have a major affect on your gums and your overall health. The most common gum disease is gingivitis, which affects over 50 percent of males and 45 percent of females between the ages of 35-44. Gingivitis begins with bacteria growth in your mouth, causing your gums to become inflamed and to bleed easily when brushing or flossing. If left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis, which is when the inner layer of the gum and bone pull away from teeth, causing gaps where infections can occur. This can lead to tooth loss and the spread of infection into your immune system. Doctor of Dental Medicine and National Spokesperson and Consumer Advisor for the American Dental Association, Dr. Richard Price, explains the importance of gum health and what your gums say about your overall health.

One in four women have experienced some sort of domestic abuse in their lifetime. What is being done to lower that number?Domestic Abuse Awareness Month started on the first day of October in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It was originally intended to help assaulted women and their children. However, it wasn't until October 1987 that the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was respected. One in four women, or 25 percent, has experienced some sort of domestic abuse in their lifetime. Every year, three million women are physically abused by their husband or boyfriend, and women aged 20-24 are at the greatest risk of experiencing non-fatal intimate partner violence. When women are victims of domestic abuse, the most common challenge is getting out of those violent situations. Recovering from these situations can take years, if not the rest of a woman's life. Many women believe to be trapped, and don't even know where to begin looking for help. In the beginning of the year, President Obama signed the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which expanded the protection and services offered to victims of domestic abuse. Media Director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, Rita Smith, shares organizations that are available for women who have become victims of domestic abuse, as well as what the new law entails.

News of the week, toxic dangers, and plastic surgery secrets. You don't want to miss this!Straight talk from the docs!  Dr. Mike and co-host Joe Galuski discuss more of the most prevalent health news you need to know from the past week. Plus, find out "What's Toxic & What's Not" from toxicologist and regular contributor, Gary Ginsberg. Then, physician Neal Barnard, MD, shares the latest research on food's mind-saving powers in his book, Power Foods for the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory. Plastic surgeon, Dr. Arthur Perry,  joins Dr. Mike in the second half hour, and you won't want to miss what they have to say. More from RealAge Headache Relief? It's About Thyme! Plus! Dr. Perry's Flap of the Week What's Dr. Perry all fired up about this week? Tune in to find out.

Are you dealing with gastrointestinal distress? A solution may be within easy reach.Are you dealing with gastrointestinal distress? Your symptoms could indicate a serious underlying condition. Celebrity physician Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASGE, offers relief from bloating and indigestion. In her book, GutBliss: A 10-day Plan to Ban Bloat, Flush Toxins and Dump Your Digestive Baggage, Dr. Chutkan reveals how many so-called cures, from juice cleanses to specialty diets, are based on junk science. She offers the perfect 10-day digestive tune-up plan, which will get you back on a digestive easy street. Bonus! RealAge Tip Strange Pain-Stopping Trick

Join Dr. Roizen and his expert guests for the latest health news, wellness advice and most up-to-date research from around the world.World-renowned physician, Dr. Michael Roizen, MD, continues to update your understanding of the meaning of health by providing an in-depth review of the most impactful health headlines.  Joined by his co-host, Joe Galuski, they discuss the health news that matters most to you. The duo is later joined by celebrity physician Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASGE. Bonus! RealAge Tip Strange Pain-Stopping Trick

What will you remember about your parent's passing?What will you remember about your parent's passing? Will tears of joy come to your eyes as you revisit their good deaths, or will the memories be fraught with anger and frustration that you sided with the medical team instead of the people you loved? In her book, Knocking On Heaven's Door: The Path To A Better Way Of Death, author Katy Butler presents a cautionary tale. Whe outlines her strategy, based on first-hand experience, of how to emerge from one of life's most trying health events -- the death of parents -- with a legacy of caring, love and no regrets decision-making.

Low nitric oxide results in arterial dysfunction and increases your risk of heart disease.Now, it's true that cholesterol contributes to arterial plaque, but the mechanism by which it most damages the arterial wall is quite different than what drug companies promote. When levels of cholesterol are too high, there is a corresponding reduction in the amount of nitric oxide available to the inside lining of the arteries – this can lead to catastrophic arterial failure. Join Dr. Mike as he explains how you can lessen your risk.

Fruit can be an excellent snack, but are you eating it the right way? Could you be doing more harm than good?Fruit can be an excellent snack, but are you eating it the right way? Yes, there actually is a "right way" to eat fruit, believe it or not. According to a recent study, drinking fruit juice is likely to increase your risk of diabetes, while eating whole fruits could actually decrease your risk. When you add this on top of what you already know about processed fructose, things really start to add up. Dr. Mike will attempt to unravel this "fruit paradox" and offer a safe vegetable-to-fruit juicing ratio.

Compounds in cinnamon offer hope for millions of Alzheimer's patients.Of all the problems that can come along with aging, the loss of mental function is often feared the most... and for good reason. For many, a gradual decline in physical abilities seems somewhat acceptable. But a disease, like dementia or Alzheimer's, that threatens your memories and ability to recognize familiar faces is another story altogether. Amazingly enough, compounds in cinnamon may actually offer hope as a future prevention and treatment strategy for Alzheimer's disease.

Go green for $5 a day (or less) with mostly organic or sustainably raised ingredients.A common misconception is that it is quite expensive to eat organic or farm fresh foods. That's simply untrue. You can afford to eat wonderful food that is good for your body and for our planet, at $5 a day or less with mostly organic or sustainably raised ingredients. Linda Watson, founder of CookforGood.com, created her wildly affordable cooking plans after being inspired by a national challenge to eat on a food-stamp budget. She joins Dr. Mike to discuss her success with eating healthy... all while not breaking the bank.

A powerful anticancer drug, dichloroacetate, induces cancer cell death. The problem? It's too cheap for Big Pharma.An experimental cancer drug called dichloroacetate shows promise in the fight against cancer by altering cancer cell metabolism and inducing apoptosis – basically cellular suicide. It appears to exert anti-tumor effects against several forms of cancer, including brain, endometrial, cervical, prostate, breast, and colorectal cancers. The problem is Big Pharma doesn't want to spend money researching it because of its low return on investment. It begs the question... why, as a nation, do we spend so much money on cancer research awareness if the real solutions aren't being pursued?

Does your child hate school? What can you do to turn that attitude around?Does your child hate school? Do they try, at every turn, to get out of going to school with excuses ranging from faking sick to playing hooky? Are they constantly fighting with you about doing homework - or rather, not doing it? What might be the reason they are so unhappy? In this segment of Healthy Children, Dr. Corinn Cross, MD, and Melanie Cole, MS, help you find the reasons they may not like school, as well as ways you can get your kids to turn that negative attitude around.

Halloween is a festive time of year, for kids and adults alike. But it is also a time when more kids end up in the emergency room. How can you keep your child safe?Whether dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, or having parties with their friends, most kids love Halloween. But did you know that Halloween is also a time when more children than usual end up in the emergency room due to falls, traffic collisions and other injuries? All the sweets in the house (and at school) can also wreak havoc on a child's teeth and healthy diet. So, should you avoid this holiday altogether? No need to banish the costumes and candy. Just a bit of knowledge and planning can ensure that your child's Halloween is both safe and healthy. Special guest, Dr. Corinn Cross, MD, offers some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to make sure your kids have a safe -- but still fun -- Halloween.

The government shutdown is a very scary thing for families that rely on government services and programs.The government shutdown is a very scary thing for families that depend on government services to survive. Important programs like WIC, food stamps and Head Start are at serious risk for reducing their output to families. Are you worried a program that helps your family will stop? What could you even do about it? What does all of this mean for vulnerable families and how they are being impacted by the shutdown? Can your pediatrician help you advocate for these programs and help you navigate the shutdown? In this segment of Healthy Children, special guest, Dr.Lolita M. McDavid, MD, a member of the Committee on Federal Government Affairs for the American Academy of Pediatrics offers help and hope in these tumultuous times.