2006 October

If you’re coming off a stressful day, rather than chewing the scenery and ordering yourself to calm down, you might try fixing a beverage that, according to a new study, really does have the ability to smooth out stress.

Whenever Pixar or Disney release an animated film, you can be sure there will be commercial tie-ins with McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, etc. – along with plenty of toys, books, cereals – the list is endless.

New research from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine reveals how celiac disease – a fairly common autoimmune disorder – may be at the root of some cases of cognitive impairment.

If you describe colonoscopy to someone who’s unfamiliar with the procedure, chances are the novice won’t find the prospect very appealing.

An HSI member named Richard writes: “Do you have information on natural remedies for liver cancer or cirrhosis?”