Health
Published on September 26, 2025 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read there is updated advice on who should get the COVID vaccine based on age and risk factors. How many Americans were...
Published on September 25, 2025 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male. I keep my blood pressure under control and exercise five days a week at a gym, doing 30 minutes of cardio...
Published on September 25, 2025 - Page 15
Q: After I had COVID-19, I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. It turns out COVID-19-induced insulin resistance is actually a thing. I believe I have it,...
Published on September 24, 2025 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active male in my 70s and in good health. I exercise, eat healthy and keep my weight down, and my blood work comes back...
Published on September 23, 2025 - Page 8
Q: I've read beta blockers are being used for anxiety. I was given metoprolol for stage fright. It lasts only 12 hours and is better than atenolol,...
Published on September 23, 2025 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a soon-to-be 85-year-old healthy woman. I take a statin and baby aspirin (I assume because of my age) and have my...
Published on September 22, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with stage 4 high-grade ovarian cancer in September 2024. I underwent a major surgery after the tumor shrank in...
Published on September 22, 2025 - Page 7
Q: Many years ago, my boyfriend at the time was fired from his job working in a small bank branch. His co-workers couldn't stand the flatulence! (...
Published on September 20, 2025 - Page 9
We have been complaining about direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertising for decades. Far too often, the commercials make it seem as if...
Published on September 19, 2025 - Page 12
DEAR DR. ROACH: I see people walking everywhere with weighted vests. Is this a good idea for exercise?
-- M.B.W. ANSWER: In my opinion, there are...
Published on September 18, 2025 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a fall that dissected my aorta. I somehow survived and am thriving....
Published on September 17, 2025 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 65-year-old and otherwise healthy male. After spending the past five years believing my trembling hands were the result of...
Published on September 16, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been suffering from strong pain on my left knee for a long time. An MRI was performed, which showed an "extensive...
Published on September 16, 2025 - Page 7
Q: After reviewing a correlation between low-dose lithium and lowered incidences of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, my husband and I started taking...
Published on September 15, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: A cardiologist recently suggested I should consider taking a statin because of my "borderline" cholesterol level. So, I took a dive...
Published on September 15, 2025 - Page 7
Q: My eyelid was irritated when I saw my ophthalmologist last year. He said I had eyelid mites and had me use Noveha, a tea tree oil-based eyelid...
Published on September 14, 2025 - Page 20
What causes heart attacks? For decades, cardiologists have blamed high cholesterol. That's why about 50 million Americans are taking statin-type...
Published on September 13, 2025 - Page 6
Q: I just completed a colonoscopy. I was relieved the gastroenterologist gave me a good bill of health. But I was disappointed he said nothing about...
Published on September 12, 2025 - Page 12
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a reasonably healthy 81-year-old retired man, although I wear a pacemaker and have bad arthritis. My daughter insists I'd be...
Published on September 11, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you stated you do not recommend weight-loss drugs unless the person is very overweight or has medical...
Published on September 11, 2025 - Page 6
We have often written about our irritation with prescription drug ads on television. Like many of you, we hate the idea that powerful pharmaceuticals...
Published on September 10, 2025 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: Our son passed away at 38 this past December. He had end-stage alcohol-related liver disease. He had been sober for four years prior...
Published on September 9, 2025 - Page 7
Q: I've heard acetaminophen could cause kidney or liver damage. Some time ago, I read if you overdose on it, they give you NAC. So, I take NAC daily...
Published on September 9, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I wonder if we can trust the health guidelines coming from government agencies. How will doctors make recommendations if the...
Published on September 8, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and immediately changed my diet and exercise regimen.
I was able to lose 17 pounds in about...
Published on September 8, 2025 - Page 14
Q: My doctor prescribed a Cologuard test instead of a colonoscopy.
No one mentioned how often Cologuard could result in false positive test results...
Published on September 6, 2025 - Page 6
Investigative journalists have been writing about problems with generic drugs for years. One example we recommend is Katherine Eban's 2019 book "...
Published on September 5, 2025 - Page 12
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in the 1700s, animal blood was transfused into humans to cure syphilis. Is this true?
-- T.U.
A NSWER: The story is a bit...
Published on September 4, 2025 - Page 6
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in America. At last count, nearly 50 million Americans are taking medications such as...
Published on September 4, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female who recently had an abdominal and pelvic cat scan to rule out diverticulitis. It came back showing a left...