Liz Vaccariello: A spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association told us that Obesity and Diabetes are bigger problems in this country than the potential threat by artificial sweeteners, do you agree with that?Joseph Mercola, D.O: I agree and the studies that have carefully looked at this find that consumers, individuals who take diet drinks on a regular basis actually gain more weight than i...read more

Whenever I needed something while I was staying at Alvarado Hospital, all I needed to do is push a button and the nurse was there whether it was because I was in pain or I needed a question answered or I was hungry or thirsty or I just needed somebody there. I just pushed a button and somebody was there to be there for me which was I think optimum in there, kind of alone in a hospital, were trying...read more

Dr. Marc Savant: Hi! Im Dr. Marc Savant for Savant MD. Todays wellness tip is about Penicillin Allergy. Penicillin is the most common Antibiotic to which people are allergic. The most common and mild symptoms of Penicillin Allergy include rash, hives, swollen lips, or itchy skin. The more serious reactions would include atropine blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, or even dizziness. For the m...read more

Interviewer: You hear ads to take a pill or get an injection growth hormone. First of all, is there any justified or any gain taking growth hormone against aging or for an athlete that you know?Doctor: There is absolutely no good reason for any adult o...read more

It was scary the night before. You dont really feel anything; well, you dont feel anything during. Afterwards, its not painful; theres an odd feeling, just a bit uncomfortable for the first maybe week until they take the staples out. Afterwards, just common sense and being careful. Its not really painful. I didnt use any of the pain medication they gave us for afterwards, and it was fine. I woke u...read more

Empowher Asks:Should a 55-year-old woman who went through menopause at age 50 take hormones?Dr. Heward: Fascinating question for which we dont have a definitive answer. The reason is interesting is that there is some evidence to suggest that it's better to take hormone replacement therapy at the menopause and never go through a period where you are experiencing estrogen withdrawal. The reason for ...read more

Raena Morgan: Hi, I am Raena Morgan with iHealthTube, visiting with Nena Dockery. Nena is our enzyme expert and one of the things Id like to ask you, Nena, is what is the difference between digestive enzymes and systemic enzymes?Nena Dockery: Well, the basic difference is when were talking about digestive enzymes, we are talking about enzymes that impact—somehow impact—digestion, the digestive pro...read more