Drs. Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen Now Available in Spanish

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Drs. Oz and Roizen" weekly editorial package distributed by King Features Syndicate is now available to Spanish-language newspapers and other media outlets across North America, reaching a critical and underserved readership. Covering some of the most topical medical subjects of the day, the popular health and wellness package made its debut in La Voz de Houston. King Features plans to add more media outlets later this year.

According to the most recent Census, Spanish is the second most-used language in the United States, with more than 37 million people ages 5 and over speaking it at home. The new Spanish-language package will, for the first time, bring America's Doctors to Hispanic readers in their native tongue.

"The language of healing is universal and publishing the column in Spanish will make it accessible to millions of people who want vital information on lifestyle and health," said Dr. Mehmet Oz. "My show airs in 118 countries so I know first hand that a conversation about health transcends many barriers and bridges across many languages. The Spanish-language media in the U.S. is robust and reaches millions—we are thrilled to have something to contribute for their readers."

Each week, Drs. Oz and Roizen provide analysis and discussion on a wide variety of topics, from breaking medical news to advice on how to prevent and combat conditions that affect overall wellness and quality of life. The weekly package includes Daily Tips that encourage readers to make better choices in their everyday lives, and a Weekly Feature of in-depth information about leading health events and medical advances in the headlines.

"Our Spanish column is tailored for an All-American audience," said Dr. Roizen. "We give Hispanic readers the timely medical and health information needed to be, feel and look younger."

Dr. Oz hosts the Emmy® Award-winning "The Dr. Oz Show" for which Dr. Roizen is chief medical consultant. Drs. Oz and Roizen have co-authored eight best-selling books, including four No. 1′s in the U.S.A. and No. 1 in five other countries.

About Dr. Mehmet Oz

Dr. Mehmet Oz is the five-time Daytime Emmy® Award-winning host of "The Dr. Oz Show" and is Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, complementary medicine and health care policy. He has authored over 400 original publications, book chapters, and medical books, has received several patents, and performs more than 100 heart surgeries per year. Dr. Oz authored seven New York Times Best Sellers as well as the award-winning "Healing from the Heart." He has a regular column in O, The Oprah Magazine, Time and AARP, and his article "Retool, Reboot, and Rebuild" for Esquire magazine was awarded the 2009 National Magazine Award for Personal Service. In late 2013 Hearst announced the company's newest collaboration with Dr. Oz. The magazine, called The Good Life, focuses on physical and emotional well-being, diet, medical news, and the stories of women living life to its fullest.

About Dr. Michael Roizen

Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer and chair of the Wellness Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. He is the creator of the RealAge Test, as well as co-founder and chairman of the RealAge Scientific Advisory Board. He has founded or co-founded 12 companies and co-developed a drug now approved by the FDA. Along with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Roizen authored three New York Times No. 1 best sellers, including "YOU: The Owner's Manual," in addition to nine other New York Times best sellers. Dr. Roizen's first general audience book, "RealAge: Are You As Young As You Can Be?" also became a No.1 New York Times best seller and has been translated into more than 40 languages. He has published more than 175 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 100 textbook chapters, 30 editorials and four medical books, edited six medical journals and has received 14 U.S. patents and many foreign patents. Dr. Roizen has made frequent media appearances and been featured in magazines, such as Fortune, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health and Prevention. He hosts a two-hour radio show broadcast by 31 terrestrial stations in the United States and RadioMD.com.

About King Features Syndicate
King Features Syndicate is a member of Hearst Entertainment and Syndication Group, which combines Hearst Corporation's cable network partnerships, TV programming activities, newspaper syndication and merchandise licensing operations. King Features is the world's premier distributor of columns, editorial cartoons, comics, puzzles and games, distributing in print and online some 150 features to nearly 5,000 newspapers and other outlets around the globe. For more information, please visit http://www.kingfeatures.com.  Follow us on Twitter @KingFeatures.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KingFeatures.

SOURCE King Features Syndicate