Editor's note

Dear Readers,

This is the third year that we have devoted the entire May issue to our "By the way, doctor..." question-and-answer format. It's quickly become one of our most popular issues.

The topics covered range from vitamin B12 supplements to gourmet salt to excessive belching. A total of 10 Harvard-affiliated doctors fielded questions.

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