June 8, 2018
Ask the Doctors – How common are allergies to BHT, a food preservative?
Dear Doctor: BHT, a preservative in a lot of food products, really does a number on me. One serving of food with BHT, and I wake up with terrific pain in my head and right eye, upset stomach, chills and fever. How common are such allergies and how can I avoid these reactions? BHA and […]
Tags: allergic reaction, Ask the Doctors, BHA, BHT, cancer risk, Dr. Robert Glazier, histamine, preservatives
April 28, 2018
Ask the Doctors – How worried should I be about arsenic in baby food?
I want to start feeding my baby solid food, but I read that rice cereal is contaminated with arsenic. What should I do? Your concern is understandable. The inorganic form of arsenic, found throughout nature in both the soil and water, is highly carcinogenic – leading to an increased risk of bladder, skin and lung […]
Tags: arsenic, Ask the Doctors, baby food, cancer risk, Dr. Robert Ashley, rice cereal
April 21, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Should I worry about a possible link between statins and cancer?
Dear Doctor: Does my cholesterol medication increase my risk of cancer? I assume you’re asking about statins, the most commonly prescribed type of cholesterol-lowering medication. These drugs, which work by lowering cholesterol levels in the bloodstream, are generally regarded as both safe and effective. They’re so effective that widespread statin use, along with a decline […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, cancer risk, cholesterol, Dr. Robert Ashley, HDL, heart attacks, LDL, statins