Wellness Experts
Why Is My Voice Changing?
My voice seems to be changing as I get older. Is this normal?
Vocal cords age along with the rest of the body. These twin bands of connective tissue are...
What Is an Endodontist?
I always go to my family dentist for cleanings and fillings and other basic dental work. Some of my friends have gone to an endodontist—but I’m not sure for...
Vitiligo: Distressing But Treatable
Over the years, I’ve noticed people with the skin condition vitiligo. But as a middle-aged man, I was surprised when I recently developed it myself on my hands, since...
Blood Spots in Eggs: Okay to Eat, or Not?
What causes the blood spot I occasionally see when I crack open an egg? Is the egg safe to eat?
Contrary to popular belief, a blood spot on an egg’s...
Personal vs. Athletic “Trainers”
I want to start a workout routine this year—to get more aerobically fit and preserve my strength as I get older—and would like some professional guidance. What is the...
Pepto for Prevention?
I’ll be traveling to Cuba this winter. I’ve heard that Pepto-Bismol not only treats traveler’s diarrhea but can also prevent it. Is taking it for that reason a good...
Lichen Sclerosus: What’s Up With That Itch Down There?
I recently received a diagnosis for a problem I'd tried to silently manage for too long: vulvar itching. I put off going to the doctor until it was so...
Squid (Ink) Game
What is squid ink (as in “squid ink pasta”)? Is it good for you?
This black liquid pigment is produced by cephalopods, including squid, as a means of self-defense. It’s...
Is My Breakfast Cereal ‘Ultraprocessed’?
Are all breakfast cereals considered ultraprocessed foods—even the basic, non-fancy ones I buy like cornflakes, Special K, and Wheat Chex?
There are degrees of “processing,” and various definitions of what...
Freckles … in Your Eyes?
I noticed some small dark spots that look like freckles in the iris of my eye. Is this something to be concerned about?
These sound like harmless iris freckles, medically...
