Understanding pre-heart failure; breaking the cycle of depression
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: My doctor says I have pre-heart failure. What is that exactly and how can I prevent complete heart failure? —… Login to continue reading Login…
Lifestyle
Vitamins for macular degeneration coincide with new cramps
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been told at the age of 70 that I have early stages of the eye disease… Login to continue reading Login…
Is estetrol appropriate for woman with a breast cancer history?
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR ROACH: I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 at the age of 39. I was treated with… Login to continue reading Login…
Stark changes with cholesterol and weight occur without effort
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had my yearly blood work done. I always check last year’s results against my current results,… Login to continue reading Login…
Understanding long COVID-19; the heart-healthy benefits of diet
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: My husband has what we think is long COVID-19. What causes it, what are the symptoms, and how is it… Login to continue reading Login…
How to treat loneliness; lifestyle habits that fuel depression
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: Since I retired, I am feeling lonelier and lonelier. My kids live on the other side of the country, and… Login to continue reading Login…
How to tell between heart disease symptoms and panic attacks
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: How can you actually tell with at least a moderate degree of certainty that you might really have… Login to continue reading Login…
Cancer deaths decrease, increase; preventing drug overdoses
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: The news about cancer says remarkable innovations in treatment are saving lives and incidence rates are falling — but I… Login to continue reading Login…
Allergic reactions to MRI scans with contrast dye are unlikely
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has ordered that I get an MRI scan with and without contrast dye. I… Login to continue reading Login…
Smaller doses of omeprazole present less risks long-term
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman in very good health with the exception of my Barrett’s esophagus, which I… Login to continue reading Login…