Rethinking Stage Zero Breast Cancer?
Five years ago I had a lumpectomy and radiation for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) but now I hear that treatment may not be necessary for this condition. Did I go through all that for nothing? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Fast Food Really Be Good?
I was surprised by the title of your new cookbook, "Fast Food, Good Food". I'm doing my best to prepare healthy meals, but cooking is tough to pull off on my schedule, so I'm wondering if fast food can really be good for you? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Benefits of Hops?
I've noticed that on the nights I drink a hoppy beer my allergy symptoms seem better, and I can breathe more easily, feel more relaxed and have less anxiety. Could hops act like an antihistamine? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are Home Births Safer?
I understand that in Britain, a study concluded that giving birth at home is safer than it is in the hospital. I'm curious about how well accepted that idea is in the U.S., and whether you think women would be better off having their babies at home. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More Genetic Tests for Breast Cancer?
I understand there are other tests besides BRCA1 and BRCA2 that can predict breast and ovarian cancer. Does that mean that women with a family history of breast cancer now need more tests for genetic mutations? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Best Surgery for Breast Cancer?
Is there any advantage in having a double mastectomy as a treatment for early breast cancer? Do women who choose this option eliminate the risk of a recurrence of the disease? What about lumpectomy? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stones in Your Tonsils?
Can you tell me anything about tonsil stones? I never heard of them before I discovered I had one. How do they form? Are they dangerous? And what's the best way to get rid of them? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exercise To Reduce Alzheimer's Risk?
I understand there's some new evidence that regular exercise can help stave off Alzheimer's disease. Can you tell me if this is true and, if so, what kind of exercise would be best? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dense Breast Danger?
I've been told that I have dense breasts and that women like me are at increased risk for breast cancer. I'm confused about whether I need screening other than mammograms. Can you help? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Too Much Sugar?
Have you seen the movie about what happened to an Australian actor's health - weight gain, liver problems - as a result of eating 40 teaspoons of sugar daily found in healthy foods, like yogurt and cereal, not cookies and ice cream. Could this happen to anyone? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - October 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exercise For Fatty Liver Disease?
Can exercise help overcome fatty liver disease? I know I should lose some weight, but I'm not sure of the effect of exercise on this condition. What do you recommend? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Coffee Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease?
Is it true that drinking coffee can prevent Alzheimer’s disease? If so, how much coffee would you have to drink? Can you tell me whether other caffeinated beverages have the same effect? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 29, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are Blood Pressure Variations Risky?
My blood pressure never seems to be in the same ballpark whenever I have it checked. I’ve heard this can be dangerous. Can you tell me what variations in blood pressure mean? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Belly Balloon For Weight Loss?
What do you think of this new balloon that gets put in your stomach to help with weight loss? Do you think it is safe? How well does it work? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Added Benefits From Measles Vaccine?
Can you tell me what the term "immune amnesia" means? I've heard that having measles erases the immune system's memory of earlier infections, leaving kids vulnerable to ones they've already had. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
