Q: I read that it’s unlikely that anyone would be deficient in omega-6 fatty acids since they’re found in most vegetable oils. Is that true?

For years, women at high risk of preterm birth have relied on a cheap protective treatment made by compounding pharmacies. $10 per week provided a better chance of a healthy baby. Thanks to the FDA and a certain pharmaceutical company, the cost of this treatment just shot up…WAY up.

Q: I have getting more and more concerned about heavy metal toxicity. My doctor says he can do a blood test, but I wanted to see what you recommend.

Despite its link to serious heart dangers, Avandia just refused to go away after FDA probes last summer. It remained on the market, with millions of people continuing to take the risky drug. But with a new analysis showing the same heart risk concerns surrounding Avandia, could it be on the way out?

It used to be that you could just walk or drive up to an ATM, enter your pin number, and collect your cash without incident. But crooks are finding more and more ways to get between you and your bank account. Read on for how you can avoid falling victim to the latest scheme.

Q: What are the effects of heavy metal toxicity?

Q: My toenails have been getting thick and discolored. It’s pretty embarrassing — what could it be?

Aspirin supporters are really starting to grasp at straws — even the flimsiest stories are getting pushed out as major breakthroughs in research. Sorry, guys — you’re never going to win with better research coming out on the other side.

In just a few short months, we’ll be enjoying the bounty of summer. One of my favorites? A fresh-cut tomato sprinkled with basil and drizzled with olive oil. Delicious, to be sure. But there’s also a lot of power packed in that snack…

Q: My doctor wants me to take Coumadin. Are there any natural alternatives that do the job as well, but with fewer side effects?