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Dr. Manny Alvarez

Dr. Manny Alvarez

Dr. Manny Alvarez serves as FOX News Channel's (FNC) Senior Managing Editor for Health News. Prior to this position, Alvarez was a FNC medical contributor.



Known widely to audiences as Dr. Manny, Alvarez was previously a health science reporter for TELEMUNDO and developed a nightly news segment entitled "A Dose of Health." Since 1996, he has been the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Science at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. Additionally, Alvarez is Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine in New York City.



Alvarez is a member of numerous professional societies including the Society of Prenatal Care, American Institute of Ultrasound and Medicine and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Additionally, he is part of many civic foundations such as Celia Cruz Foundation. In 2004, Alvarez was named Man of the Year by New Jersey SEEDS, an organization that provides students educational scholarships.

  • Fri May 25, 2012

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      Unplugging your kids

      Between all the technology, teens today are more connected than any other generation. However, some say, they are unable to really connect on a personal level. Dr. Manny talks to one expert on how ...

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  • Thu May 24, 2012

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      Quick fixes for a ‘healthy’ home

      Your space doesn’t only show your sense of style, it can also affect your health and happiness. We visit a less than healthy space with ApartmentTherapy.com’s Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan for some ...

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  • Wed May 23, 2012

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      Silent killer of women

      Stroke kills twice as many women than breast cancer each year. However a recent survey shows that most women think otherwise. Dr. Manny talks to a neurologist about why women need to listen up and ...

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  • Tue May 22, 2012

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      Pump alleviates Parkinson’s symptoms

      As the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease progress – sometimes patients have a hard time taking enough medication to keep up and stay active. The Cleveland Clinic is one of several sites conducting ...

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  • Mon May 21, 2012

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      Heart-healthy foods

      The French have surprisingly low rates of heart disease despite eating a diet relatively high in saturated fat. For years, red wine was credited with protecting French hearts, but now that theory ...

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  • Fri May 11, 2012

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      Secrets for getting in the mood

      Sometimes revamping your sex life is more about what goes on outside the bedroom than inside it. Dr. Manny sits down with sex therapist Ian Kerner to talk about his new book, “The Big Fun Sexy Sex ...

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  • Wed May 09, 2012

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      Finding relief from chemo side effects

      Using chemotherapy to treat cancer can be very effective but the side effects can be very difficult for patients to endure. Dr. Manny talks to cancer patient and founder of the Noreen Fraser ...

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      Diet based on metabolism

      Many Americans have a hard time sticking with a diet. Dr. Mark Liponis, author of ‘The Hunter Farmer Diet Solution’, says it’s not your fault – you may have been following the wrong diet for your ...

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      Helping a loved one with cancer

      Being diagnosed with cancer is something that no one should go through alone. Having the right support system to guide you through will make all the difference. Dr. Manny talks to cancer patient ...

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  • Tue May 01, 2012

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      Removing tattoos fast

      You had no regrets getting a tattoo at 18. But now, it just doesn’t fit your lifestyle, and the thought of spending years removing it is a turnoff. Check out a new technique that offers great ...

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      Cynthia Nixon reveals medical condition

      More than 16 million Americans suffer from rosacea including award-winning actress Cynthia Nixon. She sits down with Dr. Manny to talk about how she’s dealt with the condition while being in the ...

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  • Wed Apr 18, 2012

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      Treating heart cancer

      We don’t often talk about heart cancer because it’s a very rare condition – but it does happen. Meet a woman who was told she only had days to live, but then traveled to the Cleveland Clinic – ...

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