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Eating During Chemotherapy

Q: I am undergoing chemotherapy. I have very little appetite, and sometimes just the smell of food makes me nauseous! How can I get...

Late Life Behavior Change 

Q: I feel like I’m too old to change my habits. Is it true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for […]

Coconut Oil

Q: You say to avoid fats that are solid at room temperature. Does that include coconut oil? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as $18. And access […]

A Calorie is a Calorie

Q: I keep thinking of the old expression, “a calorie is a calorie.” What does this mean, and is it true? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little […]

Actionable Information

Q: I found the June article on cooking terminology interesting, but it’s not what I’m used to seeing in this newsletter. Has there been a change? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health […]

Prunes and Regularity … Caffeine Sensitivity

Q: My mother used to drink prune juice to help with regularity. Now I’m hearing people talk about prunes again. Is there really something special about prunes? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts […]

Ask Tufts Experts: June 2023

Climate Change Impacting Coffee . . . Diet and Gout To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as $18. And access all of our back issues and online […]

Defining Cardiovascular Disease Terms

Q: I’m confused about the terms “heart disease,” “cardiovascular disease,” and “coronary artery disease.” Are these all the same? A: Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH,...

Melatonin Supplements

Q: In last month’s article about optimizing sleep, you mention melatonin but don’t mention melatonin supplements. How helpful are they? A: Aarti Grover, MD, medical...

Vitamin C Supplements … Processed Meat

Q: I’ve been taking vitamin C since the 1970s. Should I continue taking it? Should I boost my intake if I feel a cold...