Health

Published on February 26, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a resting heart rate, specifically when it is considered too slow for one's health. I am a 67-year-old male...
Published on February 25, 2024 - Page 5
Do you remember the story from "Arabian Nights" about a poor fisherman who finds a bottle washed up on the shore? Curious, he pulls the stopper out,...
Published on February 23, 2024 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband tried two drugs for his enlarged prostate -- finasteride and tamsulosin -- prior to having prostate surgery in 2016....
Published on February 22, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 34-year-old disabled daughter has polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 2, along with several other autoimmune diseases. Since...
Published on February 21, 2024 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: What do you recommend to reduce healing time for cold sores on the lip? These flare-ups are so frustrating because they can take so...
Published on February 21, 2024 - Page 6
Q: I have taken metformin for years to control my blood sugar. Lately, I have been experiencing exhaustion and prickling in my feet. I also lose my...
Published on February 20, 2024 - Page 6
Q: My experience with Voltaren Gel was not good. My blood pressure was normally around 120/65. I take it most mornings since I’m older and have some...
Published on February 20, 2024 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: While most aspects of modern medical care don't bother me, I despise blood draws from either arm. I always faint when it's done, and...
Published on February 19, 2024 - Page 16
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). I live in the country, but I do not remember having a tick on me. My husband...
Published on February 18, 2024 - Page 7
Informing people about the pros and cons of their medicines is challenging. The Food and Drug Administration has not figured out a good way to do...
Published on February 16, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother is 86. She is in relatively good health. She recently saw her primary care physician for her routine checkup. Prior to her...
Published on February 15, 2024 - Page 9
Q: I checked your website for reliable toenail fungus treatments. Unfortunately, I found only the depressing news the over-the-counter medications...
Published on February 15, 2024 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: Three years ago (at 79), I had a mild stroke. I was in and out of the hospital during the same day. But I soon reverted to normal....
Published on February 14, 2024 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: What's the best medication for Type 2 diabetes? -- P.H. A NSWER: If I asked one of the students or residents I teach to answer...
Published on February 13, 2024 - Page 7
: I am wondering why you do not talk more about the benefits of milk thistle for high cholesterol. Lots of people have problems with statins and you...
Published on February 13, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: My urologist prescribed Elmiron for my interstitial cystitis (IC), and it worked well. But the cost became prohibitive, so he...
Published on February 12, 2024 - Page 14
: My young adult daughter has been taking Zoloft for depression. She recently weaned off of it and her new doctor put her on 5 milligrams of lithium...
Published on February 12, 2024 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a small stroke last spring, causing a small loss of vision in his left eye. He is 81 and an otherwise active man. He...
Published on February 10, 2024 - Page 15
Q: I had a recent experience with teas for relaxation and sleep. I received a gift of a package of herbal tea that contained some of the many herbs...
Published on February 9, 2024 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: My spouse is suffering from chest congestion, coughing and some laryngitis. She has never completely recovered from the cold she got...
Published on February 8, 2024 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking 20 mg of teneligliptin with metformin to control my Type 2 diabetes. It has been much better than taking 5 mg of...
Published on February 7, 2024 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a knee replacement about six years ago. At the time, I was in considerable pain, and it dissipated slowly after the operation...
Published on February 6, 2024 - Page 8
: Reactive hypoglycemia (RH) has been an issue for five decades. It's getting worse as I age. Are there any new treatments? I monitor what and when...
Published on February 6, 2024 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a kidney transplant nine years ago. Other than a bout with COVID that landed me in the hospital a few months ago, I have been...
Published on February 5, 2024 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a retired male over 65 and a former occasional cigar smoker (I quit 15 years ago) as well as a former drinker (I quit seven...
Published on February 4, 2024 - Page 7
If COVID-19 taught us anything, it is transmission of viruses through the air is a lot more complicated than we used to think. At the beginning of...
Published on February 3, 2024 - Page 9
Every so often, a reader shares a remedy that gets a lot of attention. Recently, we heard from a person whose special sauce helps her family fend off...
Published on February 2, 2024 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an immunoglobulion A (IgA) deficiency and have had to take many antibiotics over the years. I never contracted Clostridioides...
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...