It’s rare that an inconclusive study with unique findings is worth paying attenton to–and perhaps acting on. A recent report in the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology is a rare exception. Let’s look. Bottom line first Kids who eat higher-than-u...

Most efforts to battle arterial clogging focus on lowering LDL, so called “bad” cholesterol. But higher levels of HDL, the good cholesterol, are also linked to better heart health. A new report shows that efforts to raise HDL with drugs have proven t...

There’s a great new study in the August issue of Gut (the winner in my “favorite medical journal title” competition). It shows how anxiety, stress and other psychological factors can contribute to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). But it’s vital not to ...

Oh, no, here we go again: Another news report that could trigger flight from a category of foods due to alleged link to disease. The nutrient: Choline The claim: Raises colon cancer risk The advice: Remain calm, very calm Bottom line first There may ...