Health

Published on February 1, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in reasonably good health, but I do have some issues. I exercise daily and eat a fairly balanced, healthy...
Published on February 1, 2024 - Page 9
Most people have a terrible time assessing risk. That is especially true when it comes to pharmaceuticals. Television commercials for prescription...
Published on January 31, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old man in overall good health. I am also a dialysis patient and have neuropathy in my feet. About three or four...
Published on January 30, 2024 - Page 7
: How does saltpeter work to reduce libido in men? A: Saltpeter (potassium nitrate) has been used in fertilizers, fireworks, gun powder and processed...
Published on January 30, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I developed chronic dry eyes after having cataract surgery on both eyes. I consulted an ophthalmologist who specialized in treating...
Published on January 29, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old woman in good health, and I don't take any medications. My first five colonoscopies were five years apart...
Published on January 26, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife's best friend (age 58) has always been a fitness and nutrition buff. But she suddenly lost the ability to move her right leg...
Published on January 26, 2024 - Page 17
Q: As an endocrinologist, I treat patients who have adrenal insufficiency. They cannot make their own cortisol and rely on daily replacement with the...
Published on January 25, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm increasingly seeing reports of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey using weight-loss drugs with apparent success. I'm wondering if...
Published on January 24, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a stress test done several years ago. It was discovered he had a bundle branch block in his heart. No one mentioned...
Published on January 23, 2024 - Page 7
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines orphan drug as "a drug that is not developed or marketed because it's extremely limited use (as in the...
Published on January 23, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old male who apparently suffered a case of food poisoning. No cause was ever discovered for the uncontrollable...
Published on January 22, 2024 - Page 16
: I'm healthy. Over the past year, I've lost more than 40 pounds without trying at all. The food I choose is high quality, but I'm not eating enough...
Published on January 22, 2024 - Page 16
DEAR DR. ROACH: How serious are palpitations? I'm a diabetic woman, age 77. I get these sensations various times throughout the day. Will I have a...
Published on January 21, 2024 - Page 9
After years of delay, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finally agreed to allow the state of Florida to import prescription medications from...
Published on January 19, 2024 - Page 18
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for your opinion regarding the new COVID booster. I am not opposed to vaccinations, as I have had the initial two shots...
Published on January 18, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old man in relatively good health. I don't take any medications. I recently visited a cardiologist regarding some...
Published on January 17, 2024 - Page 15
There are more than 5 million car crashes in the U.S. each year, and more than 40,000 people die as a result. The blame for these accidents is...
Published on January 17, 2024 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about the 30-year-old pregnant woman who had a "heart attack" while working out in a spin class. She fell...
Published on January 16, 2024 - Page 8
: Twenty years ago, after an upper respiratory infection, I suddenly went from being a high-energy person to someone who could not get out of bed. I...
Published on January 16, 2024 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an enlarged prostate and an overactive bladder. My doctor says not to drink coffee. Can you tell me why not? -- Anon. A...
Published on January 15, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician's nurse...
Published on January 15, 2024 - Page 5
Q: I was quite sharp until I was prescribed gabapentin and amitriptyline. Since then, my memory is garbage. I am being tested for dementia. My...
Published on January 13, 2024 - Page 17
Q: I would like to share my recipe for honey and onion cough syrup. Combine a half-cup of honey and a half-cup of water. Add one whole chopped onion...
Published on January 12, 2024 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male in my late 50s and have recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high blood...
Published on January 12, 2024 - Page 14
Benzodiazepines (benzos for short) have been among the most popular drugs in the pharmacy for decades. Brands like Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Valium...
Published on January 11, 2024 - Page 6
: I read vitamin D paired with a probiotic could help prevent infections. Does it? I'm worried about respiratory problems this winter. A: There isn't...
Published on January 11, 2024 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86-year-old male in excellent health, except for high blood pressure, which is well-controlled. However, a few months ago, I...
Published on January 10, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I watched a show that described how a virus invades a cell and found it fascinating. What is the difference between a virus and a...
Published on January 10, 2024 - Page 7
Q: I have severe pain in my legs, with no diagnosed cause. The pain is worse when I am standing than if I sit or lie down. Walking or biking relieves...