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Here at FOX News Health, it’s been our mission to provide you with the best health news coverage available on the Web.

Now, we’re taking that coverage a step further, with a new 30-minute weekly show, exclusively for FOXNews.com. The “Ask Dr. Manny” show will extend the lead in health coverage that you, the viewers, have helped us to achieve.

Because of your positive feedback and constant hunger for more information, we’ve combined some of our best features — and added some new ones, to bring you a dynamic show that covers all areas of health and medicine — from skincare to sex and weight loss — we’re even sharing the secrets to living a longer life!

Each week, we’ll be tackling a new topic, providing viewers with vital health information by taking a look into the lives of real people, answering your e-mails, and getting to the bottom of health news making headlines — with a little help from our resident know-it-all Dr. Cynara Coomer.

And remember, this isn’t like any old trip to the doctor — so you can count on it being fun and entertaining — but you’ll still be healthier after tuning in.

“Ask Doctor Manny” will premiere next Wednesday, September 2nd at 4 p.m. EDT on “The Strategy Room.”  Then every following Wednesday at 4 p.m. we’ll bring you a new, web-exclusive episode. 

And if you can’t catch it at its regular time — we’ve got you covered! You can check out what you’ve missed after the show airs by logging onto foxnewshealth.com. After airing on the Strategy Room every episode will be there!  Think of it as your own DVR full of vital health and medical information.

For a sneak peak at some of the highlights, click here: Ask Dr. Manny Show  …and let us know what you think by e-mailing drmanny@foxnews.com!

And as always, thanks for counting on us to keep you informed!

Thanks,
Dr. Manny

Well that got your attention, didn’t it?

I remember a time when scientific studies were analyzed, discussed and reproduced in the scientific community before they ever entered the streamlined media world. Why? Because we wanted the results to be looked at and to determine whether or not the research was well-designed and had clinical applications. But nowadays, it doesn’t matter how small the study or how poorly designed the research is — if it has a catchy headline, the media can’t wait to throw it out there for all the world to see.

Now I do not totally blame the media — after all I am part of the problem, too. But these days it seems many medical journals, in an effort to get more recognition and readability, are all but glad to inform media outlets of their “breaking news” stories.

Yes — as they say in the media world — good content is priceless, and if it has a good headline, even better! That is why many people feel confused about the reports they read on a daily basis. One day coffee is good for you; the next day it’s not! Are these preliminary studies really helping our readers?

Here are some of today’s favorites:

• Woman’s Leg Won’t Quit Growing
• Chemical in Gut May Help Fight Obesity
• Pig Organs: Ready for Humans at Last?
• Top 4 Foods to Boost Your Memory
• 21st Century Plague Discovered by Scientists

Now don’t these headlines make you want to read more?

Often, writers even have the same standard formula for reporting these studies prematurely. They usually ask an expert and the classic response goes something like this: “We’re all excited about the findings, but more research needs to be done.”

So I guess tomorrow I’ll talk about a new exciting study, but I’ll try to get all the facts first.