Health

Published on November 18, 2023 - Page 6
It's that time of year! Cold and flu season has arrived. Most people have stopped worrying about exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They are shopping...
Published on November 17, 2023 - Page 6
Before people used aspirin or acetaminophen to lower a fever, healers around the world believed raising body temperature would speed recovery from...
Published on November 17, 2023 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman who still works full-time as a teacher. I have osteoporosis and have had two bone scans. My latest scan...
Published on November 16, 2023 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are cancers and COVID considered to be autoimmune diseases? Someone said this to me recently. -- M.C. A NSWER: No, cancers and...
Published on November 15, 2023 - Page 6
Americans love to play doctor. By that, we mean they take huge quantities of nonprescription medications, from laxatives and pain relievers to cough...
Published on November 15, 2023 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking Plavix (clopidogrel) for 15 years because of a mild heart attack that resulted in three stents. Next month, I am...
Published on November 14, 2023 - Page 7
: Please warn your readers about Ozempic and anesthesia. Apparently, there can be an adverse reaction during surgery. Anesthesiologists know this,...
Published on November 14, 2023 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am at my wit's end and hope that you can answer this for me. I am a 76-year-old male. Next week, I'm going to have surgery in my...
Published on November 13, 2023 - Page 14
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female. I was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in 2020. At the time, I had a bone density scan...
Published on November 11, 2023 - Page 18
Q: My doctors treated my persistent acid reflux for years by prescribing various proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They diligently tested my calcium...
Published on November 10, 2023 - Page 9
Joe’s grandfather, also named Joe, was a pharmacist in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. These days, we would call him a compounding...
Published on November 10, 2023 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have achalasia, which I understand is quite rare. Can you tell me the cause, and is it in any way related to the COVID vaccination...
Published on November 9, 2023 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: My pulmonary specialist recently suggested I go on oxygen due to my low oxygen levels. He says to diagnose a pulmonary blood pressure...
Published on November 8, 2023 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are there any nonsurgical ways to repair an inguinal hernia, like exercise, diet or walking? I believe I caught mine early on. The...
Published on November 7, 2023 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old male. I have exercised at the gym for over 35 years. I take 10 mg of a simvastatin once a day for high...
Published on November 7, 2023 - Page 8
: I recently experienced a traumatic drug interaction on a cruise. While being treated for a sinus infection, I was advised to take behind-the-...
Published on November 6, 2023 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with ampullary cancer. He has a tumor the size of a marble. We are told this is an aggressive cancer. My...
Published on November 6, 2023 - Page 15
How do you decide which mattress, smartphone or toaster to buy? Some people just look for the best price. Others depend upon advertising. Smart...
Published on November 4, 2023 - Page 17
According to the Food and Drug Administration, generic drugs are just as good as their brand name counterparts. The only difference is price. Generic...
Published on November 3, 2023 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 77 and have been suffering from an enlarged prostate for 20 years, waking up six times each night to use the toilet. Because my...
Published on November 2, 2023 - Page 17
DEAR DR. ROACH: A person who works in the medical field told me she is against vaccinations. The reason she gave is when you put a specific vaccine...
Published on November 1, 2023 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: For four years, I have been taking 2 mg of alprazolam at night to sleep. For the past six months, I have noticed if I take it at 10:...
Published on November 1, 2023 - Page 14
Q: I started taking fish oil about seven years ago for dry eyes. To my surprise, I noticed about a month later my arthritic knees went away. It's...
Published on October 31, 2023 - Page 8
: Long ago, I bought a used paperback book titled "Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health" by Dr. Jarvis. My main take-away was his...
Published on October 31, 2023 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old male in excellent health. I've had a colonoscopy every five years following my first in my mid-50s, in which...
Published on October 30, 2023 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm an 88-year-old female who has been diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation. My cardiac electrophysiology doctor, who implanted...
Published on October 27, 2023 - Page 11
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, 69, has had issues for several years with high counts of red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit. This all started back...
Published on October 26, 2023 - Page 18
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been told at 70 I have early stages of the eye disease macular degeneration. The doctor told me to take PreserVision AREDS 2...
Published on October 25, 2023 - Page 15
: I took prescription Prilosec for 25 years for reflux. Out of the blue, with no other risk factors, I was diagnosed four years ago with Stage 3...
Published on October 25, 2023 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman. Three years ago, I had breast cancer surgery. After surgery, my oncologist said I should take medication...