Modestly elevated Lipoprotein(a) level does not need treatment
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a healthy 50-year-old woman. I asked my doctor to test me for Lipoprotein(a) after…
Statin recall for Atorvastatin Calcium issued, what to watch for
Something you bought was just recalled. What does that mean? What happens when something you purchase is recalled?…
Massive cholesterol medication recall underway. How to check your prescriptions – Cape Cod Times
Massive cholesterol medication recall underway. How to check your prescriptions Cape Cod TimesMost-prescribed drug in America recalled: How to…
Teva recalls blood pressure medication over cancer-causing chemicals
New guidelines reveal how to lower blood pressure The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology…
Low pulse could be a concern in an older endurance athlete
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old male who is a…
PCSK9i drugs are reasonable alternatives to statins
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing…
Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a…
Understanding the risk reduction of statins with cholesterol
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider…
What is considered ‘too high’ of an HDL cholesterol level?
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a healthy and fairly active 62-year-old female. My blood pressure and cholesterol levels have…
Magnesium hasn’t consistently been found to help heart risk
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I have low serum cholesterol but a high…