DEAR DR. BLONZ: I know you're not a medical doctor, but I was hoping for some general guidance about the care my mother, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, is receiving. We are in a managed-care p... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I returned from a trip with a cold. Two close friends, who don't know each other, brought over their homemade chicken soup to help me recover. I recall my grandmother bringing it over ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am interested in nutrition and have heard about the benefits of folates, and how we need methylfolate, not other forms. Is folate the same as folic acid or methylfolate? Thanks! -- P... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 110 pounds on a good day. My concern is that I have found that 1,000 calories is the most I can consume each day without becoming obese. This seems ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have shifted from animal sources to tofu as my primary source of protein. I am about 5 feet tall and I weigh 104 pounds. Is there anything about how tofu is made that I need to consi... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Do dried blueberries have the same antioxidant benefits as fresh ones? -- C.D., Albany, California... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: You often refer to the "Nutrition Facts" label in your columns, but I have always wondered about the information listed. How are these figures arrived at, by whom, and how reliable are... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I appreciate that you answer questions about health claims made on social media. I am continually amazed when I want to learn about a condition and then find it can be treated successf... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am on Medicare and had a bone scan as a part of my annual wellness checkup, which showed that I have weak bones in the form of osteopenia in my hips and spine, but other areas were i... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am a female in my early 20s and have started taking a mineral supplement to build up calcium before I start losing it. I was wondering if there is a best time of day to take this? --... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am almost 83, and often make green split pea soup using freshly bought dried split peas. I use only a small amount of salt, and ensure the peas are well-covered with cold water. I pu... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Compared with 75% lean, would 95% lean ground beef be considered low-fat? This came up during a discussion at a burger party, and we all recorded our votes. Is one that much more healt... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Nutrition labels on foods and meats show their fat content. But when meat items get cooked, such as bacon, sausage and ground meats, fat gets rendered out. Does the package labeling in... more