Why you don't take your medications; how stress dims cognition
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: My dad’s 82 and has been prescribed a statin and oral medication for Type 2 diabetes — but I can’t… Login to continue reading Login…
Lifestyle
Health risks of using natural gas appliances at home are low
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: There is much mainstream news recently about the health risks of using natural gas appliances. I am 75… Login to continue reading Login…
Rare condition of bladder inflammation requires no treatment
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for some clarification on cystitis glandularis. My 53-year-old son was recently diagnosed with this condition.… Login to continue reading Login…
How to find the right therapist; what's causing hearing loss
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: I’m thinking I might benefit from seeing a therapist. I haven’t felt like myself lately and I don’t know what’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Patient with risk of breast cancer questions safety of yearly MRI
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: Due to a slight genetic risk of breast cancer (my Tyrer-Cuzick Model score was 20.6%), my doctor wants… Login to continue reading Login…
Daily back or hip pain calls for higher dose of meds or surgery
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a degenerating L5-S1 disc as well as osteoarthritis in my left hip, and both are bone… Login to continue reading Login…
Does radon gas present dangers in the air quality of homes?
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like your thoughts as to the danger that high levels of radon gas pose to owners… Login to continue reading Login…
The risks and benefits of taking tamoxifen must be weighed out
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I had been on hormone replacement therapy for 20 years or so and was diagnosed with breast cancer… Login to continue reading Login…
Loss of taste and smell from virus still lingers three years later
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 82-year-old, very healthy woman. In February 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to appear… Login to continue reading Login…
Complex jargon prevents patient from understanding diagnosis
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: After many bouts of pain in my left leg, I was referred for an MRI. They diagnosed me… Login to continue reading Login…