Is cutting out fat really the secret to good health? All our lives, we’re told that trimming the fat will trim our waistlines and boost our well-being. But new research suggests we may be off target–and offers a new solution.

Q: I don’t want to end up with osteoporosis like my grandmother. I’m in my 30s, and I know I need to determine my current bone density. What’s the best test for doing this?

Q: I try to only buy natural cosmetics. But how do I know what I’m buying is really better than everything else at the drugstore?

The instructions seem simple enough: When you conduct a clinical trial of a drug, the results must be reported on a federal database. Big Pharma’s response, as revealed by a recent study, is nothing short of what you’d expect from a nine-year-old child told to keep her room clean “or else!”

Q: What are some easy additions to my diet that I can make to prevent cancer?

It’s hard enough making the decision to take a patent drug for an illness or condition. But what if that drug actually makes things worse? That could be the case for up to 20 percent of people taking medication for depression.

Q: I was talking to a friend about some symptoms I’ve been experiencing, and she said it sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome. Can you tell me about the symptoms? Are there any natural remedies?

You wouldn’t feed your child or grandchild a big slice of chocolate cake for breakfast, right? But you might as well if you’re feeding him some of the most popular kids’ cereals on grocery store shelves. I just have to ask–why is this stuff allowed
to masquerade as “part of a nutritious breakfast”?

We’ve all heard the advice to drink a calming glass of warm milk to ensure a good night’s sleep. But with milk implicated in health problems from allergies to prostate cancer, that nighttime treat suddenly isn’t sounding so appetizing. Enter a humble red fruit…

Q: I read in your online archive about administering by injection 2,000 micrograms of vitamin B12 everyday for relief of bursitis. What would be the equivalent amount of the methylcobalamin form of B12, taken under the tongue?