Readers Favor Both Classic and Unusual Hiccup Remedies

Will Special SLS-Free Toothpaste Prevent Canker Sores?

Many readers have found that eliminating toothpaste with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) helps them avoid canker sores. What is SLS anyway?

Will Soy Interfere with Thyroid?

Could consuming soy interfere with thyroid medication? For people with adequate iodine, it doesn't seem to be a problem.

Doctors Still Doubt Antidepressants Can Trigger Suicide

Prescription Gone Wrong: Antidepressant for Headaches Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in Teen. Why didn't the doctor warn parents to watch out?

A Hidden Risk: Could Excess Vitamin B6 Damage Nerves?

When vitamins hurt: The link between excess vitamin B6 and nerve damage. How much pyridoxine is safe and how much could lead to neuropathy?

Why Haven’t You Been Tested for Lp(a) Levels?

Elevated Lp(a) levels are a leading cause of heart disease and strokes. Why aren't doctors measuring it? Have you been tested for Lp(a)?

Coconut Defeats Debilitating Diarrhea

Eating coconut can often reduce or eliminate diarrhea, whether it is due to IBS or to dietary indiscretion. Overdoing can cause constipation.

Cellphone Brain Cancer Risk Fades but Heart Risks Rise

A review of mobile phone use has concluded that a cellphone brain cancer risk does not exist. A different study found a link to heart disease.

Podcasts

Show 1398: Protecting Children from the Perils of Plastic

in our discussion, Dr. Alan Greene offers parents advice on protecting children from minute plastic particles.

What Is the Best Diet for Cancer Survivors?

Studies show that a plant-based diet may help cancer survivors live longer. Whole foods are preferred to ultraprocessed foods.