The Scope The Scope

Could eating spicy food during pregnancy cause your child to go blind? Can cocoa butter prevent stretch marks? Does a chronic stomach ache mean your baby will be a boy? OB/GYN Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, discusses these and other common pregnancy old wives’ tales.

Supplements marketed to men come with plenty of promises. Get stronger. Feel younger. Live longer. But which claims are backed by research—and which are nothing more than empty promises? Thunder Jalili, PhD, a nutritionist and professor at University of Utah Health, discusses the two supplements with the most evidence for health benefits—and which supplements men should avoid.

Can chemotherapy be used to prevent cancer? The short answer is no. Theresa Werner, MD, Deputy Director of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, debunks the notion of "preventative" chemotherapy in healthy individuals and explains the real preventive measures that can reduce cancer risk.

Your lifestyle can make a significant impact on the frequency and intensity of headaches or migraines. Medications can only do so much. Karly Pippitt, MD, explains how improving habits like sleep, stress reduction, and nutrition can help minimize your headaches.

As a parent, you have seen commercials saying you need to give your kid chewable vitamins or special, expensive supplement drinks for them to grow and develop properly. Do children really need supplements? Probably not. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why even the pickiest eater is probably getting enough of their daily vitamins and minerals without the need for additional supplements.

Learn about the benefits of combining integrative treatments like acupuncture with holistic group health practices to manage menopause symptoms. Kirtly Jones, MD, speaks with Lisa Taylor Swanson, PhD, about MENOGAP and its innovative, safe approach to combat hot flushes. Learn about the effectiveness of acupuncture, the philosophy of integrated health, and the community-driven MENOGAP program designed specifically for menopausal women seeking holistic care.