Apparently, people who frequently consume skinless chicken are actually at a 52 percent increased risk of bladder cancer.

Q: I read your e-letter the other day where you said that most claims against herbal supplements are unfounded. But what about taking herbs in conjunction with other medications?

People who eat bacon at least five times a week are at a 59 percent increased risk of bladder cancer over those who never eat the food, say Harvard scientists.

All of these warnings — not to mention all of the focus put on folic acid for preventing birth defects — has overshadowed the need for vitamin A.

Q: My skin gets so dry in the wintertime that it stings and burns. I use lotion, but that only seems to work for a little while. Do you have any recommendations?
JVW: Since 1973, I’ve worked with at least one person every week who has dry skin, ranging from just a little to a whole [...]

Based on the research done in the late 90s, it seems that people with the apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4) have a significantly higher risk of Alzheimer's

Soy must be specially processed before it can be eaten; otherwise, it can create gastrointestinal symptoms in some people

When it comes to controlling diabetes, every little bit of extra nutritional support helps. But setting a healthy foundation for all of those “extras” is up to you.

Q: I’m a 23-year-old woman, and have never had regular menstrual periods. They happen, but vary from two to eight weeks apart.

Sometimes I’m truly baffled at the things the powers-that-be spend exorbitant sums of money to research.