Belly Fat: Another Diet Soda Danger?
Can you please explain the link between diet soda and belly fat? I understand that drinking even one diet soda daily can lead to more belly fat and higher risks of heart disease. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can a Diabetes Drug Cure Cancer?
Is it true that the diabetes drug metformin can cure cancer? I heard it is being studied for this purpose and I'm wondering how far along this research is and whether or not it is encouraging. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Fast Food Getting Healthier?
What's your take on the fast-food chains McDonald's and Burger King making healthy changes to their menus? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What's Wrong With Breast Biopsies?
I understand that there is significant disagreement among pathologists about breast biopsies and how accurately they detect cancer. This is pretty scary. Should women always ask for second opinions? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Is Climate Change Doing to Health?
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Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 18, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What's Wrong With Peanut Skin?
Is it true that eating peanut skins is bad for you? What about peanuts themselves? Should we avoid peanuts altogether? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Dangerous Are Treadmills?
The recent death of SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg has me worried about working out on treadmills. Do you see any danger in using treadmills, or was Goldberg's death an unfortunate accident? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Smoking Worse Than We Thought?
Is it true that smoking causes even more diseases – and deaths – than we thought? Can you tell me what specific diseases are linked to it in addition to lung cancer, heart disease and the others we know about? Could it cause kidney disease? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Unhealthy is Loneliness?
I heard recently that living alone or feeling lonely is as harmful to health as smoking cigarettes or obesity. This seems far-fetched to me. Do you think loneliness really is a health risk? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 8, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vaccinations for Adults?
I was vaccinated as a child against polio and measles etc. I am now in my 60s. Should I get vaccinated again? If so, what shots would you recommend for an adult? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 8, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Misphonia: Sounds That Drive You Nuts?
What is misphonia? A friend says it is a disorder having to do with certain sounds that really get on your nerves and can actually make you angry. This seems pretty far-fetched to me. Is it for real? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can You Straighten Your Teeth Yourself?
Can you tell me anything about do-it-yourself orthodontics? I understand that you can buy kits online that contain the stuff you need and can download lessons on how to use it. Do you think this is a safe and effective way to straighten teeth? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Formaldehyde in the Floor?
I understand that laminate wood flooring from Lumber Liquidators contains high levels of formaldehyde. How much of a health risk is formaldehyde, and what should people do if they have this flooring? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Is Sleep Drunkenness?
Can you tell me whether there is such a thing as sleep drunkenness? I've never heard of it, but a friend says he has it and that it is common. True? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - April 29, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Killer Mosquitoes?
I understand there's a plan to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida, supposedly to kill other mosquitoes that carry disease. Isn't this a dangerous way to deal with bugs? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - April 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
