How to make medical decisions
As a doctor, I often receive calls from friends who want to know more about their treatment options.Here's an example.Dear Dr. Malpani,Many ...

The Healthy Runner s Diet
We all strive to eat healthy, but if you're a runner or you do other intense exercise regularly, it's important to make sure you're obtainin...

The Healthy Runner's Diet
We all strive to eat healthy, but if you're a runner or you do other intense exercise regularly, it's important to make sure you're obtainin...

Top 5 Foods for Lowering Cholesterol
Lowering your cholesterol starts with the foods you eat - and the foods you choose not to eat. Be sure to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, ...

Water Buffalo Milk Isn't Low Lactose Either
You'll be happy to know that I've managed to restrain myself from posting a correction each and every single time somebody promoting goat's ...

Don't Take It Sitting Down
We all know that being sedentary doesn't burn up the calories like going for a run, but sitting down all day may be worse for you than you t...

More or Less Cholesterol?
Since high cholesterol is linked to heart problems, it's so important for us to be conscious of how much is in the foods we eat. Last Spring...

Killing 'Angry' Immune Cells In Fat Could Fight Diabetes
October 7, 2008 (EurekAlert) - By killing off angry immune cells that take up residence in obese fat and muscle tissue, researchers have s...

Burger King Ditches Trans Fat
If you're a big fan of an occasional Whopper, you'll be happy to know that Burger King will be cooking with trans fat free cooking oil. By N...