Scientists Link Weight to Gut Bacteria
WASHINGTON (AP) - Maybe it’s germs that are making you fat. Researchers found a strong connection between obesity and the levels of certain types of bacteria in the gut. That could mean that someday there will be novel new ways of treating obesity that go beyond the standard advice of diet and exercise. According to two studies being published in Thursday’s issue of the journal Nature, both obese …
Calcium must be kept in balance
Q: I read your response to a question about calcium metabolism and the parathyroid glands. I have hyperparathyroidism and have been cautioned about adding any calcium to my diet. The doctor says that would only create more calcium in the blood, rather than put it back into the bones where it came from. The surgeon says I need to have the small lumps on my parathyroid glands tested for cancer, and …
