Health
Published on November 6, 2025 - Page 18
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) and atrial fibrillation. My AFib burden seems to vary with my iron levels. My AFib went from...
Published on November 5, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 56-year-old male in relatively good health. I've developed difficulty sleeping. I've tried all the tips, but nothing helped...
Published on November 5, 2025 - Page 7
Q: My father died of colon cancer in 1999. His brother and sister both died of colon cancer too, so this is a big concern in our family.
I read up on...
Published on November 4, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women? I've heard the results that essentially stopped HRT for...
Published on November 3, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: At 76, I was diagnosed with sinus node dysfunction last year after several episodes of what I'd call being "spaced out" (for lack of...
Published on October 31, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow.
They tested him for the factor V Leiden (...
Published on October 31, 2025 - Page 16
Aspirin remains one of the most inexpensive drugs in the pharmacy. A familiar brand-name tablet costs less than 6 cents a pill. A bottle containing...
Published on October 30, 2025 - Page 6
DEAR DR. ROACH: After more than 50 years of smoking, my wife has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bad scarring of her lungs, but...
Published on October 29, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: Several years ago, in my early 80s, my gynecologist told me (like all women who mainly stayed indoors) I should be taking 4,000 IU...
Published on October 28, 2025 - Page 7
Q: Astepro has been a great help for my seasonal allergies. I'll now use it as a preventative against flu or COVID-19. The downside for many people...
Published on October 28, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old woman in relatively good health. My primary exercise is walking my dogs anywhere from 2-5 miles per day. I have...
Published on October 27, 2025 - Page 5
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just discontinued using metoprolol succinate extended release (ER) at a dosage of 6.25 mg.
My heart rate is normally in the 70-...
Published on October 24, 2025 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old healthy woman (who is 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 118 pounds).
I have no underlying health issues except...
Published on October 24, 2025 - Page 14
Ask most health care professionals how to avoid heart disease and you will be told to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lower your LDL cholesterol (...
Published on October 23, 2025 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column where you said ivermectin has not been proven to be an effective treatment for cancer. I feel you need to...
Published on October 22, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife and I are both healthy and in our 70s. At 5 feet, 9 inches tall, we are both at a reasonable weight. Our yearly blood panels...
Published on October 21, 2025 - Page 8
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 69-year-old female. I walk every day and belong to an exercise group I attend twice a week. I'm writing because...
Published on October 21, 2025 - Page 8
Q: I am in my 60s and live in Australia. For the past 20 years, I've had basal and squamous cell skin cancers removed. Every six months, I'd have to...
Published on October 20, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the flu?
-- A.T.R.
A NSWER: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory...
Published on October 17, 2025 - Page 11
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would it be risky to take a low dose (20 mg) of over-the-counter lithium orotate to treat cognitive decline?
The recent study in...
Published on October 16, 2025 - Page 9
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male who is a lifelong endurance athlete. For the past 15 years, my primary activities are cycling and swimming....
Published on October 16, 2025 - Page 9
Q: I learned a home remedy a couple of years ago when I stupidly leaned on a small coil burner. I rubbed a freshly cut onion on the burn after...
Published on October 15, 2025 - Page 14
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who often experiences achiness in my lower joints (hip arthritis and occasional knee pain).
A good friend...
Published on October 14, 2025 - Page 15
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 78-year-old male with a history of high blood pressure, and I had a bovine aortic valve replacement in 2009. I had a negative...
Published on October 14, 2025 - Page 15
Tramadol (Ultram, Ultracet) has been on the market in the U.S. for 30 years. When this pain reliever was first introduced, doctors were told it had...
Published on October 13, 2025 - Page 7
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife believed she had lactose intolerance. After some tests, it was found she was sensitive to casein rather than lactose. Are...
Published on October 10, 2025 - Page 19
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have noticed I gain weight after eating salted foods.
Last night, I had a pasta dish that was salty. Upon awakening, all my...
Published on October 10, 2025 - Page 19
Q: Journavx works for me! I rarely need an opioid like Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) or an NSAID like Celebrex when I'm on it.
Now my pain...
Published on October 9, 2025 - Page 18
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently turned 65 and changed primary doctors because my previous doctor did not accept Medicare patients. I very much liked my...
Published on October 8, 2025 - Page 11
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old lady, and I have done many adventurous things in my life (skydiving, race car driving, zip-lining, etc.) -- all...