Does coffee consumption elevate cholesterol, and should you moderate your intake, especially of espresso?

For women who are you trying to lose weight after having a baby we�ll discuss three things to do, or NOT do, to help shed the extra pounds.

Heading out for Chinese food? There are a couple of dishes in particular you may want to avoid.

Plus, when do kids gain the most weight, in the summer or in the winter?

You know vitamin D is good for your bones, but evidence continues to mount that it's also terrific in helping to reduce your risk of certain cancers. How much do you need?

What about aspirin? Should you be taking it to prevent heart disease? The answer depends on your age AND your gender.

And a new study indicates that if your cholesterol level takes a dip during mid-life that may be a risk factor for dementia.

We'll discuss how your diet may be a contributing factor to getting (or not getting) pregnant.

As Americans get older and heavier, cancer rates are expected to soar.  A new study indicates there may not be enough doctors to meet the demand.

We'll discuss four specific ways to significantly decrease the risk of developing colon cancer.

Dr. Cooper answers calls.

The evidence continues to grow showing exercise is great for our brains.  We'll discuss ways to improve our brain health.

Millions of Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation and a new study indicates that pulse pressure may be a risk factor.

We'll discuss a way to reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

Dr. Cooper answers calls.

We discuss the reports that say the Atkins diet ranks number one when compared to other popular diet plans.   More info on protein - how many grams per pound we need based upon our activity.

Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us to provide practical advice that will help us lose weight and improve our health.

How does journaling and self monitoring help with our food and exercise choices? Jennifer talks about counting calories, and the software options, including which ones are free.Restaurant meals and their calorie count - what to know.  We discuss TGI Friday - their right portion at the right price new menu options - it's a good place to eat if trying to eat healthy and stay on a budget.Jennifer answers calls.

With two out of every three adult Americans overweight it seems just about everyone is trying to shed a few pounds.  The difference between success and failure really comes down to your choices.  Did you know that studies indicate we make more than 200 food decisions every day?

Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us to provide practical advice that will help us lose weight and improve our health.

Jennifer explains how a calorie is a unit of energy.

We discuss the book Mindless Eating - why we eat more than we think.

Jennifer answers questions.

Americans spend about 20 billion dollars a year trying to reduce inflammation and eliminate pain, but many of the products designed to do that have pretty significant side-effects.  Today we’ll discuss why omega-3 fatty acids, the fat found in fish and fish oil supplements, are some of the safest and most effective anti-inflammatories around. Joseph Maroon, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the author of the new book Fish Oil, the Natural Anti-Inflammatory, joins us. Dr. Maroon answers calls.

The U.S. Government warns pregnant women to limit seafood consumption to avoid mercury.    However, results from a huge study in England, released  February 16, 2007 show that eating fish is actually extremely beneficial for the unborn child.  The lead author of the study, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln from the National Institutes of Health explains why the results of this study are so important.