| 09/30/2009 - Hormone therapy for prostate cancer raises heart risk |
| New research has shown that widely used hormone therapies, especially those that reduce the production of testosterone, are associated with a higher risk of various heart problems. |
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| 09/30/2009 - Is all sugar bad for you? |
| Q: Sugar's bad for you, right? I've been hearing some stuff about sugar cane extract that seems to imply that it's good for you. Is this true? |
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| 09/28/2009 - Doctors prescribing psych drugs for weight loss |
| As if pushing dangerous ADHD drugs on children weren't just about the worst thing they can do, drug companies are expanding the hit list to people looking to lose weight. |
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| 09/28/2009 - Natural treatment for poison ivy |
| Q: Is there a natural way to treat poison ivy? |
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| 09/24/2009 - Surprise #6 killer is easy to prevent |
| I was never expecting this deficiency to join the ranks of the top ten killers of Americans. According to one study, it's at #6...but the good news is, it's incredibly easy to prevent. |
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| 09/24/2009 - Measuring nutrients |
| Q: I've seen that supplements are recommended in both milligrams and some in IU. What's the difference? Can I convert one measure to the other? |
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| 09/23/2009 - Reduce acid, gain pneumonia |
| It's used to prevent stress ulcers in critically ill patients who need the support of breathing machines. But a popular acid reducer is coming under fire for dramatically increasing the risk of deadly pneumonia. |
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| 09/21/2009 - PSA tests lead to overdiagnosis |
| A diagnosis of prostate cancer doesn't have to mean signing up for aggressive treatment. Two new studies show the Gung ho mainstream may mean men who don't need treatment are getting it anyway. |
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| 09/21/2009 - The low-down on indican testing |
| Q: I was finally able to find an alternative doctor not too far from where I live. One of the tests he routinely runs is something called an indican test. I'm wondering if you have any more information about what this test is for? |
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| 09/17/2009 - Green tea brings massive heart benefits |
| That it's good for your heart isn't anything shocking. But just HOW good green tea can be for your ticker—that's big news. |
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| 09/17/2009 - Watch psoriasis disappear |
| Q: I've suffered from psoriasis for nearly 20 years. Most of the time it's manageable, but this summer it's particularly bad. Do you have any recommendations for natural therapies I might be able to try? |
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| 09/16/2009 - Prebiotics could stop early stage colon cancer |
| A new study in Germany, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, shows that prebiotics could actually prevent the growth, and promote the death, of cancer cells in the colon. |
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| 09/16/2009 - Calm the ringing of tinnitus |
| Q: My doctor says there's nothing he can do about my tinnitus. I can't keep living like this—what can I do? |
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| 09/14/2009 - FDA considers natural thyroid replacement a new drug |
| The FDA is launching an attack. According to the AAHF, they've ordered Time-Cap Labs to stop production of their generic bioidentical thyroid replacement. |
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| 09/10/2009 - Essential supplements for a low-carb diet. |
| Q: I'm not overweight, but I am diabetic, and my doctor thinks I should follow a low-carb diet to help control my blood sugar swings. Are there any supplements you recommend for people on low-carb diets? |
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| 09/10/2009 - Pfizer finally answering for more shady practices |
| After spending years illegally promoting drugs for off-label uses, Pfizer has agreed to pay $2.3 billion to settle criminal charges. Will this settlement stop the Big Pharma giant's shady marketing practices? |
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| 09/10/2009 - Hate the taste of olive oil? |
| Q: I know olive oil is good for me. But I just can't get over the taste. Are there any other oils that are just as good for me? |
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| 09/09/2009 - Will your rights disappear in a state of emergency? |
| It sounds like the stuff of fiction and conspiracy theories. But a new bill making its way through the Massachusetts legislative system is all too real—and it could mean saying goodbye to our most basic rights. |
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| 09/09/2009 - Caffeine-free, but is it good for you? |
| Q: Recently, I saw something called "red tea" in the stores and the label said it was caffeine-free. Could this version give me the same health benefits of tea without the caffeine? |
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| 09/03/2009 - Common diabetes drug could increase risk of heart failure |
| Researchers have uncovered a link between a common diabetes drug and increased risk of heart failure. Their conclusion? It's hard to find a reason to keep patients on it. |
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| 09/03/2009 - Going organic on a budget |
| Q: I'd love to go completely organic, but I just can't afford it. Are there any fruits and vegetable that are okay to buy the non-organic versions of? |
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| 09/02/2009 - Does your doctor know what that drug's been approved for? |
| It's hard enough navigating the world of FDA- approved drugs. But what happens when your doctor doesn't even know what a drug's been approved for? |
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| 09/02/2009 - Fibrocystic breast disease and caffeine |
| Q: I have fibrocystic breast disease and my doctor told me that I need to cut back on caffeine.Can you explain it further, and offer any additional information that I might be able to use to ease the discomfort of my condition? |
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