Chemical in Plastic Poses Special Risk for Women With Hormone Imbalance Published: Tue, Jul 20, 2010 A chemical found in plastic household products may pose a significant risk to women with polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common cause of hormone imbalance in women of reproductive age and a leading cause of infertility in the U.S. Read More

Male Menopause Not Just The Stuff of Myth Published: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 As millions of women cope with the challenges of menopause, it is easy to see the unfair burden placed on them. What about men? Is there a male menopause? In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers showed that male menopause -- while rare -- is not just a myth. Read More

Shaking the salt habit could lead to low iodine intake Updated: Mon, Mar 29, 2010 If you're thinking about cutting back on your consumption of table salt, it may be a good idea to boost your intake of iodine-rich foods while you're at it. In the typical American diet, iodized table salt is the primary source of iodine, a mineral that is essential to good health. There's no doubt that most... Read More

Are your nails 'finger-looking-good'? Updated: Thu, Jan 15, 2009 If your nails are long and healthy, congratulations. But many people feel embarrassed and insecure about cracked or split nails and hangnails. We file, buff and polish them to make them look better, but according to “You: Being Beautiful” by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz, nail polish often is highly toxic.... Read More

Lara and Bryan Gaston Published: Mon, Apr 28, 2008 When Bryan Gaston's wife, Lara, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer two years ago, one of the most difficult aspects of the situation for him was realizing he couldn't do anything to change or even make the crisis the couple faced go away. “I had to come to terms with the fact there was little I could do to fix... Read More

Selig Addresses HGH Use in Letter to Fans Updated: Fri, Jun 16, 2006 NEW YORK (AP) -- In an open letter to fans, commissioner Bud Selig said he will not tolerate the use of human growth hormone and other performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. Selig's letter was to appear in several publications Friday and on MLB.com. Though he didn't name Jason Grimsley, the commissioner... Read More

Fitness goals get closer look Updated: Tue, Aug 23, 2005 I recently was handed a copy of a story reporting on adolescents and their interest in toned and muscular bodies. This story is just one example of misinformation about supplements, fitness and steroids being reported by the media. This particular story was reporting on a survey of about 10,000 male and female... Read More

The good, the bad and the carbs Updated: Tue, Oct 26, 2004 The carbohydrate revolution is in full swing. All carbohydrates are bad and we should just avoid them or should we? What is this I hear about "good carbohydrates versus "bad carbohydrates. I thought the diet industry said carbs equal obesity. Now, I hear about this term "the glycemic index. The truth is that all... Read More

Dr. Kenneth Copeland chats about Diabetes Updated: Mon, Jul 8, 2002 Moderator (ID=194) (Jul 8, 2002 5:24:38 PM) Welcome to the chat on Diabetes with Dr. Kenneth Copeland. Questions can begin at any time. Answers will begin at 6 o'clock. tat2 (ID=204) (Jul 8, 2002 5:31:53 PM) I see all these commercials for the latest testing kit. Is my test outdated and should I be asking my... Read More

Birth Control Chat Updated: Fri, Apr 19, 2002 matt (ID=0) (Feb 7, 2002 5:50:56 PM) The information contained in this transcript is not to be construed as medical recommendations or professional advice. Neither INTEGRIS Health, its affiliates or agents, nor any other party involved in the preparation or publication of the works presented is... Read More

Bill Geer
Gardening Q&A Updated: Thu, Jul 19, 2001 Q: What should I use to control grub worms? A: The recent announcement that Dursban use will be canceled has placed increased attention on consumer pesticides and safety issues. New products on the market provide good white grub control and offer improved safety for people, pets, wildlife and the environment.... Read More

Ground Rules
Following the details aids white grub control Updated: Fri, Aug 18, 2000 Good white grub control not only keeps your lawn healthy, it reduces mole damage, too. Several new products are available for use by homeowners, including Mach II, Ortho's Grub-B-Gon and Scotts GrubEx, which contain the active ingredient halofenozide. Another new product is Bayer Lawn and Garden 24-Hour Grub... Read More

Ground Rules
Dursban alternatives available for garden Updated: Fri, Jul 14, 2000 THE recent announcement that Dursban use will be canceled has increased attention on consumer pesticides and safety. There are several new products on the market that provide good white grub control and offer improved safety for people, pets, wildlife and the environment. Because these new products have different... Read More