4 Health Problems That Can Feel Worse During Summer

The summer months can actually make certain illnesses feel worse.
Even though Summer might bring a happy and easy-going attitude, it might also bring out certain health problems and potentially make them worse.

What are the four health problems that could feel worse during the summer and why?
  • Rosacea
  • Colds
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Nighttime leg cramps

Roshini Raj, MD, discusses the four health problems that can make you feel worse in the summer months.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 4
  • Audio File: health_radio/1525ml3d.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Roshini Raj, MD
  • Book Title: What the Yuck?: The Freaky and Fabulous Truth About Your Body
  • Guest Bio: Dr RajDr. Roshini Raj is a board certified gastroenterologist and internist with a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College. She is an attending physician at NYU Medical Center/Tisch Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine.

    Dr. Raj has a special interest in women's health and cancer screening and has published several research articles on colon cancer screening.

    Dr. Raj is a Today Show contributor, the Good Day NY Medical Correspondent (Fox5) and the Medical Editor of Health Magazine. In August 2010, she released her first book, What the Yuck?! The Freaky & Fabulous Truth About Your Body.

    Dr. Raj has discussed a wide variety of health topics on a range of network and cable shows, including NBC's Today Show; ABC's The View, LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Good Morning America and World News Tonight; CNN's American Morning, Nancy Grace, and Larry King Live; The Discovery Health Channel; The Tyra Banks Show; The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors, among others.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: No
  • Host: Melanie Cole, MS