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Higher lithium levels in drinking water might increase autism risk: Study

According to a recent study performed by a UCLA Health researcher, pregnant women whose household tap water included greater amounts of lithium had a modestly increased chance of their kids being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Research says gut-brain axis plays role in mental health

DEAR DOCTORS: I was diagnosed with depression in grad school, and I've been dealing with it ever since. I take medication and see a therapist. It helps, but I still struggle. I read about a new study that says depression has to do with your gut and with what you…

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Donating kidney does not affect life expectancy

DEAR DOCTORS: I was surprised to find out that a co-worker gave his nephew a kidney several years ago. He never mentions it and I don't want to invade his privacy, but I would like to know more about the process. What does it take for someone to donate a…

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Transitioning from keto diet should be done slowly

DEAR DOCTORS: I've been doing keto for a few months to lose weight. I've almost reached my goal, and I'm ready to go back to eating more carbs. Is there a good way to switch from keto back to a regular diet? I'm worried that when I eat carbs again,…

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The caffeine connection between coffee and headaches

DEAR DOCTORS: I am 69 years old and have two cups of coffee each morning. Once or twice a week, I wake up with a dull ache at the back of my head, towards the left side. It always goes away with my first cup of coffee. Is this caffeine…

Bangkok Post

Research needed to determine success of time-restricted eating

DEAR DOCTORS: My sister and I have gotten serious about reaching a healthy weight. We are following the Mediterranean diet, and we're walking 3.5km each day. We have both lost weight, but she's losing faster. The only difference is she says she's doing time-restricted eating. What is that?

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Many cancer patients undergoing treatment have 'chemo fog'

DEAR DOCTORS: I had chemotherapy for breast cancer. It was successful and I'm getting my strength back, but I'm having trouble with thinking and memory. My doctor calls it "chemo brain" and says it will get better. Why is this happening? How long is it going to last?

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Increased sugar intake may have triggered arthritis flare

DEAR DOCTORS: I stopped eating sugar while I was losing weight last spring and summer. When holiday sweets started showing up at the office and at parties, I really indulged. I noticed that hip pain from rheumatoid arthritis, which stopped while I was dieting, came back again. Did the sugar…

Bangkok Post

Preserving fertility after cancer diagnosis

DEAR DOCTORS: My sister was diagnosed with cancer, and her doctors say she should consider freezing her eggs. It's not definite that the treatment will affect her ability to get pregnant, but it's a real possibility. I don't know how freezing one's eggs works. Can you explain? Is it expensive?

Bangkok Post

Study links stress to onset of IBS

DEAR DOCTORS: I had just started a new job when the pandemic happened. On top of the lockdowns and home-schooling our kids, I was diagnosed with IBS. My husband read there's research that it's caused by stress, and that makes a lot of sense to me. Can you please talk…

Bangkok Post

Older adults at risk of vitamin D deficiency

DEAR DOCTORS: I have read that older adults may not get enough vitamin D in winter. My father-in-law is 73 years old. He's from Florida, but he's spending a year with us here in Maine. He can't be outdoors all the time like he is at home. How important is…

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Woman contracts skin cancer after cut from manicurist at nail salon

Mum Grace Garcia, 50, from California, US, is raising awareness of skin cancer after a trip to the nail salon left her with a wound on her cuticle that became cancerous

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Colonoscopy prep is unpleasant, but necessary

DEAR DOCTORS: I'm having my first colonoscopy in a few months. My friends say it's unpleasant, and I'm already dreading it. I think it would help if I knew what's going to happen. How often do you need to get a colonoscopy? And is there any way around having to…

Bangkok Post

Weighted blankets can help with sleep

DEAR DOCTORS: My niece got me a weighted blanket for my birthday, which she says helps you sleep. I admit I was sceptical, but I used it for a month, and she may be right. Instead of waking up a few times at night, I sleep right through. Is it…

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New study indicates tomatoes help with gut health

DEAR DOCTORS: I was happy when I saw on the news that tomatoes help your gut microbiome. I love tomatoes, but my wife keeps them out of our diet. She says they're a nightshade plant and thinks they make arthritis worse. I'd like to know more about this new pro-tomato…

Bangkok Post

Best way to help gut microbiome is to eat healthful diet

Dear Doctors: It seems like every new health discovery is connected to the gut microbiome these days. I'm 68 years old, and this is new to me. I understand about probiotics, and I even take one, but now I'm seeing ads for prebiotics and postbiotics. What are they? Do I…

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Time of day may make small difference in workout results, study says

DEAR DOCTORS: I'm a 33-year-old woman in good health. The problem is that I got into some bad habits during the pandemic and gained weight. I'm back on track with diet, and now I am adding exercise. I remember reading that the time of day that women exercise makes a…

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Ruptured Achilles tendon will take time to heal

DEAR DOCTORS: I'm a 30-year-old man, and I play weekend volleyball. Last month, I jumped to spike the ball and heard a pop. There was a lot of pain; it felt like getting kicked in the calf. It was a torn Achilles tendon, and now I'm in a cast and…

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Eating earlier may curb some cravings

DEAR DOCTORS: I heard on the news about a study that says you won't get as hungry if you eat all of your meals earlier in the day. Does that have to do with the way the body clock works? It seems like circadian rhythms affect everything we do. Can…

Bangkok Post

Junk food is engineered to taste good, not satisfy

DEAR DOCTORS: Can you please talk about what makes something count as "junk food"? My diet has been less than stellar during the pandemic, and not only did I gain weight, but I just got the news that I have prediabetes. Specifics about how those kinds of food are bad…

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Ask the Doctors: Omicron variant COVID-19 boosters are now recommended for all

More than 90% of new COVID9 cases nationwide are being caused by infection with the omicron variant. So it’s a relief that there’s a tool to fight that.

Bangkok Post

Cardiovascular disease looks different in women than men

DEAR DOCTORS: I'm a 38-year-old woman in good health. I kept getting a tight chest while running, so my doctor did some tests. He said my heart looked fine. But when I went for a second opinion, I was diagnosed with microvascular disease. I've never even heard of that before.…

Chicago Sun-Times

Ask the Doctors: Study links drinking carbonated water and weight gain

One study suggests the carbon dioxide that gives fizzy water its effervescence has an effect on body chemistry that can lead to overeating.

Bangkok Post

Study links drinking carbonated water and weight gain

DEAR DOCTORS: As part of a reducing diet, we like to drink plain carbonated water. There's no sugar in it, no additives and no sweeteners. But apparently there is a new study that says carbonated water leads to weight gain? Why would that be? Should we give it up?

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Does mum have dementia or depression?

DEAR DOCTORS: After our dad died, we realised our mum has some memory problems. Now she's having angry outbursts, which is new. It may be depression, but my brothers and I worry about dementia. We suspect it's been happening for a while and she was hiding it. How do we…

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