How Many Moles Mean Melanoma?
I've heard that the more moles you have on your right arm, the higher your risk of melanoma. Why the right arm? Is this a real way to determine your risk? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zika: A New Mosquito Threat?
Please tell me about the mosquito virus blamed for brain damage in newborns in Brazil. I understand this problem could spread north and might reach the United States. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No More Meat?
I'm wondering about the World Health Organization study showing that red meat and processed meats cause cancer. I know you don't eat meat, but can you tell me what amount is now considered safe for those of us who do? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cut Sugar for Childrens' Health?
Can you tell me about the study showing that staying away from sugar for just nine days improved childrens' health? Is it true that positive changes were seen even though the kids didn't eat fewer calories or lose weight? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Cheese Addictive?
Can cheese really be as addictive as crack cocaine? This seems unbelievable to me, but I've seen online references to a study showing that cheese is really addictive. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Treatment for Hair Loss In Women?
Can you tell me whether platelet-rich plasma really helps restore lost hair in women? It sounds almost too good to be true, so I'm wondering how effective it really is. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is That Really Wild Salmon?
I've heard that restaurants and stores are still trying to pass off farmed salmon as wild salmon. Do you know how widespread this is and how consumers can make sure they're not being sold the wrong fish? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wine For Type 2 Diabetes?
Is it true that drinking a glass of wine daily is helpful for people with type 2 diabetes? If wine really is helpful, does it matter whether you drink white or red? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Take On Too Much Sitting?
Is it true that sitting for long periods of time at work or at home isn't as bad for you as it has been said to be? I'm confused. What's the story here? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Count Calories?
If counting calories isn’t the key to weight loss because calories from fat, protein, and carbohydrates are treated differently in the body, what is? I know that carbohydrates cause a spike in insulin, which results in storing calories as fat. Aren’t excess fat and protein calories also stored as fat? If so, why does it matter where your calories come from? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pau D'Arco: Immune System Boost?
What do you think of the touted benefits of Pau D'Arco? Does it really boost the immune system, and are there any reliable sources of it? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Seeing Spots Before Your Eyes?
I often see spots or squiggly lines in my eyes. My eye doctor says that they're called "floaters" and are not serious, but they are so annoying. Can I do something to get rid of them? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Food Porn Fattening?
I’ve heard that “food porn” – taking and posting pictures of what you’re about to eat at home or in restaurants – could be contributing to the obesity epidemic. Is looking at photos of food really fattening? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A Pill to Replace Exercise?
Can you tell me anything about this so-called “exercise pill” I’ve been hearing about? It sounds far-fetched to me. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lowering Colon Cancer Risk?
I understand that a new study shows that taking supplements of vitamin D and calcium doesn't protect against pre-cancerous polyps in the colon. I thought earlier studies showed that taking these supplements do help. What happened? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - January 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
