Dear Doctor: New fiber supplement contains less lead but doesn’t work as well. What should I do?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking a fiber supplement successfully for a while, which is known to…
Dear Doctor: What is Morton’s neuroma and how is it treated?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old woman who is in relatively good health. My primary exercise is…
Dear Doctor: Active senior endurance athlete worries his low heart rate may be dangerous
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male who is a lifelong endurance athlete. For the past 15…
Dear Doctor: What are long-term effects on liver, kidneys from taking Parkinson’s medications?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old and otherwise healthy male. After spending the past five years believing that…
Dear Doctor: Parents look for possible reasons for son’s sudden death from liver disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: Our son passed away at 38 years old this past December with an end-stage alcohol-related…
Dear Doctor: What type of supplements can help reduce chances of bone fracture?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am considering a new supplement to help my bones. My recent DEXA scan shows…
Dear Doctor: Woman’s recent diagnosis has her on 6 new medications. ‘What about the side effects?’
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 52-year-old woman who was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in October 2024. I…
Dear Doctor: Should a person with diabetes supplement their intake of vitamin B-12?
DEAR DR. ROACH: How much vitamin B12 should I take as a diabetic? — T.H. ANSWER: Many people…
Dear Doctor: Cancer patients should inform oncologists of complementary treatments they’re taking
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old male who was generally healthy until two years ago; since then,…
Dear Doctor: I read that taking Fosamax can cause high blood pressure. My doctor doesn’t agree
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old man. I have a DEXA score of -3.3. I take 1,200…
Dear Doctor: Can taking magnesium supplements bring down my high calcium score?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have low serum cholesterol but a high coronary calcium score, and I was told…
Dear Doctor: Man’s worry over AFib meds is reasonable. But doing nothing is even more concerning
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old man. Except for blood pressure medication, I’ve never had any heart-related…