The YOU Docs — Mike Roizen and Mehmet Oz — are authors of the best-selling "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: On a Diet." To submit questions and find ways to grow younger and healthier, go to www.RealAge.com, the docs' online home.
The YOU Docs
- What to eat on an empty stomach
- Q: My mother-in-law sent me an e-mail, supposedly written by a doctor, about how and when to eat fruit. It says you should always eat fruit on an empty stomach to avoid gas and bloating, and not to drink a cold drink after eating because it... Full story
- Do men go through menopause?
- Q: Is there really such a thing as "male menopause"? Men don't get hot flashes, do they? — Ed, Springfield, Pa. A: They don't get hot flashes, but they can have problems on the other side of the dial ... as in, not getting hot enough. As men... Full story
- Can carbonated sodas hurt your health?
- Q: I drink several cups of my own carbonated beverage throughout the day, which I make from carbonated water, fresh-squeezed lime juice, pomegranate juice and grated ginger. But a friend told me that drinking lots of carbonated water leaches calcium... Full story
- A funny side effect of laughter
- Q: I hiccup when I laugh really hard. What is the reason for that? — Beth, Cincinnati A: Welcome to the club. Many people experience singultus (that's science-speak for hiccups) when they laugh, cry or experience some strong emotion. But why... Full story
- How can I make my headaches stop?
- Q: I get pounding headaches at least twice a month and end up in the emergency room being treated for pain and nausea. These headaches suck the life out of me. My doctor thinks it is sinusitis, so he prescribes antibiotics all the time, but I don't... Full story
- Which should I drop first: Cigarettes or pounds?
- Q: I need to lose about 50 pounds. I also need to quit smoking. I have found it difficult to do either, and impossible to do both at the same time. So should I lose weight first, or should I quit smoking first? — Eileen, Yarmouth, Mass. A:... Full story
- Is there a better-for-you red meat?
- Q: I used to eat red meat four or five times a week, but I've managed to cut back. This fall, I had a successful elk hunt, but now I don't want to eat any steaks, chops or roasts, because in my mind it is "red" meat. Yet I have heard that elk is... Full story
- The fats you need more of
- Q: I'm confused after reading an article about omega-6 fatty acids being bad for you. If soybean oil is high in omega-6s, are soybean oil and other soybean products bad for you? — Anonymous A: First, let's clear up some reputations: Soybeans... Full story
- Don't want wheat? Tasty new breakfast options
- Q: I am on a gluten-free diet and need suggestions for breakfast. I eat brown rice and oatmeal twice a week, but have no other sources of high-fiber grains. — Anonymous A: There are plenty of delicious options. How about buckwheat pancakes?... Full story
- Can you get the H1N1 flu twice?
- Q: Once you have the H1N1 flu, are you immune to it? — Cindy, Sioux Falls, S.D. A: If you've already had H1N1, you have protection, but only if you're exposed to the same strain of the virus that laid you low. Once your immune system... Full story
