All fat is made up of tiny essential fatty acids (EFAs). They are called essential because the body cannot produce them on its own, it must actually obtain them from the foods that you eat.

Kids grow up so fast.

And these days, children are being given their first adult meds before they've even had their first kiss.

My grandmother cooked with lard her whole life. And my grandfather ate butter until the day he died… at 82 years old. Neither one of them had diabetes or heart disease. And both were slim built, even in their final years. They’re not unusual for their generation. Most people cooked with lard and ate butter. And enjoyed robust health.

Stress is a killer. That's generally acknowledged. But I wonder if people who cope daily with high stress levels are actually aware that stress really can TAKE your LIFE.

Oh yes, you read that right.

Chances are if you have high blood pressure, your doctor will write you a prescription for it. This is true for most of the doctor’s offices in my area, and around the U.S.

But not at my office.

Dear Dr. Mirkin:

Please explain the recent study showing that calcium pills increase heart attack risk.

I recently wrote you about how vitamin E plays a major role in preventing Alzheimer's disease. But vitamin E is hardly a one-trick pony.