Nubs that emerged inside mouth thought to be new teeth
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: What causes the growth of new teeth at my current age? I am a 74-year-old woman in good… Login to continue reading Login…
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Finding the next steps after continuous low iron diagnoses
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR ROACH: My mother is 82. About two years ago, she was diagnosed with low iron. All tests came back… Login to continue reading Login…
The lowdown on the low-carb keto diet; risks of sleep deprivation
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: I went on a keto diet for a month and lost about 10 pounds. Now I wonder if I should… Login to continue reading Login…
Relentless pain occurring after a biopsy calls for a specialist
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a 72-year-old male friend in excellent health. Approximately six months ago, he had difficulty breathing and… Login to continue reading Login…
Swallowing difficulties concern a man prescribed Fosamax
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old man who recently had a bone density scan. The test showed I had mild… Login to continue reading Login…
Sonogram best screening for breast cancer while breastfeeding
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an increased genetic risk for breast cancer and take an annual mammogram and sonogram. I had… Login to continue reading Login…
Baby's biome after C-section delivery; How risky is lead exposure?
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: I gave birth with a C-section recently and have heard that when a baby doesn’t pass through the vaginal canal,… Login to continue reading Login…
Cervical cancer diagnosis stems from exposure to HPV
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer in my 70s. I read that HPV causes this cancer,… Login to continue reading Login…
Brain fog lingers after operations using general anesthesia
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please explain the pros and cons of general versus spinal anesthetic? I have had three bladder… Login to continue reading Login…
Underlying cause of excess sleep may be depression
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a problem I’ve never seen addressed in your column. Unlike many people who are my age… Login to continue reading Login…