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Q. Some creams, dietary supplements and even teas say they can protect or rejuvenate...

Q. Some creams, dietary supplements and even teas say they can protect or rejuvenate the skin. Is there anything to this at all?

Q. How do cereals like oatmeal reduce LDL cholesterol? To what extent does oatmeal...

Q. How do cereals like oatmeal reduce LDL cholesterol? To what extent does oatmeal lower cholesterol?

Q. What changes in my diet can I make that would help with regularity?

Q. What changes in my diet can I make that would help with regularity?

Q. Colon cancer runs in my family, so I want to do everything I...

Q. Colon cancer runs in my family, so I want to do everything I can to lower my risk. Ive heard that taking extra calcium can help. Is this true?

Why Does Sugar-Free Gum Cause Gas and Bloating?

Why do I get gas and bloating from sugar-free gum?

Is Eating Fish Every Day Safe?

I live in a retirement home and eat fish every day: salmon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and tuna the other days. Is this good for me or should I cut down?

Are Diet Drinks with Artificial Sweeteners Bad For You?

I drink at least several cold beverages every day made with artificially sweetened powdered drink mixes, which I have heard can be bad for me. Should I stop drinking these products?

Eggs with Cracked Shells: Still Safe to Eat?

Q: If there is a crack in the shell of an egg, is it still OK to use?

Fitness and Diet DNA Testing

Q: Companies can find me the best diet based on genes. Is this worthwhile?

Drinking in Moderation: What That Means and Why It’s Recommended

Q: If we drink, were advised to do so in moderation (limiting it to one drink daily for women, two for men). What is the basis for this advice?