Do Painkillers Cause Hearing Loss?
Is it true that ibuprofen and other over-the-counter painkillers can cause hearing loss in women? How does this happen? Can you tell me whether hearing will come back if you stop taking the painkillers? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 29, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Wrong Diagnosis?
I’ve heard that in one out of 10 or 20 cases doctors get a diagnosis wrong. This is truly scary. What’s the problem? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Yoga For Arthritis?
I’m wondering if yoga is an appropriate type of exercise for people with arthritis. I know it is important to stay active, but I’m leery of stressing my joints and making matters worse. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Black Rice Better?
Can you tell me anything about black rice? I understand that it’s more nutritious than brown rice. If that’s true, should we now choose black rice over brown? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Was Really Wrong with Robin Williams?
I never heard of the disease that drove Robin Williams to commit suicide. Can you tell me anything about it and how it differs from Alzheimer's disease? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breast Cancer: No Chemo Needed?
I understand that a new study showed that not all women with breast cancer need chemotherapy. Can you tell me which women can now avoid this treatment and how doctors determine who needs it and who doesn't? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Too Little Sleep, Too Many Colds?
I was told that not getting enough sleep at night - less than six hours - makes you more likely to catch cold. I don't understand what sleep has to do with colds. How could this be so? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Cured Jimmy Carter's Cancer?
Can you please tell me about President Jimmy Carter's cancer treatment? I know he had radiation and medication, but I'm wondering if he had standard treatment for his cancer or if he used something new. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Drug Cost Craziness?
I've just heard about the increase in the price of a drug from $13.50 to $750 per pill! Can this be true? I can't imagine how or why the price of a drug could jump so high and how people who need it are going to afford it. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Waking Up Too Often?
Can you tell me whether waking up multiple times at night to turn over in bed is normal? Does it affect my sleep cycle? I don't have trouble falling back to sleep. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - December 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Marijuana For Broken Bones?
I heard about a study from Israel showing that marijuana can help heal broken bones. Can you tell me whether this is true and where this treatment might be available? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - November 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Colonoscopy Worry: Missing Microbiome?
I have to prepare for a colonoscopy by taking cleansing agents to clean out my colon. I am worried this will affect the populations of healthy bacteria in my digestive tract. What should I do to restore the bacteria wiped out by the cleansing process? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - November 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Does Olive Oil Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
I've heard that following a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra olive oil can reduce the risk of breast cancer. I thought olive oil was part of the Mediterranean diet so I'm confused about what "supplemented with" extra-virgin olive oil means. Can you help? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - November 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Persistent Pool Pest?
I understand that a parasite has been populating pools and hot tubs everywhere, causing diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems. How can we protect our kids and ourselves? Does chlorine kill these bugs? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - November 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Your Sleeping Habits Harm Your Heart?
I've heard that sleeping too much - or not enough - can be bad for the heart. I know that not getting enough sleep is unhealthy, but why should getting too much affect the heart? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - November 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
