Health
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...
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...