IN THE NEWS:  A new batch of startup companies are trying to drive a revolution in lab testing by letting you skip the doctor and test for food sensitivities, fertility, sleep hormones and even vitamin deficiencies. Do these DIY medical tests promise more than they can deliver?  Also, new research now suggests that consuming less dietary fat after being diagnosed with breast cancer may significantly improve a person's survival rate.

MAIN:  IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet.  Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common gastrointestinal condition worldwide.  A newer proposed therapy for IBS, called the low FODMAP diet, is gaining popularity with some research in support of its effectiveness.  

TRIVIA:   What vegetable is pretty much immune to any form of preservation?

LISTENER QUESTION:  I don’t drink milk, should I take a calcium supplement?

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