Reclast infusions bring on rare side effect of severe joint pain
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: For the last few years, I have been taking yearly Reclast infusions for osteoporosis, because I have trouble… Login to continue reading Login…
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Dodge Type 2 diabetes and protect your brain from dementia
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: Both my parents have Type 2 diabetes. I’m 17 and want to avoid it. Any new tips on what might… Login to continue reading Login…
Men with factor V Leiden can still receive testosterone therapy
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR ROACH: I have Factor V Leiden, but I have been wanting to do testosterone replacement therapy. I have heard… Login to continue reading Login…
Calling for readers to write in on assisted living experiences
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: My nephew, 62, is a stroke victim. He resides in a board and care facility, bedridden and in… Login to continue reading Login…
Bothersome transparent floater remains in the eye
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a transparent floater in one eye that stays in the same general area. I went to… Login to continue reading Login…
B smart about your B vitamins; coming to your senses
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: I’m bewildered by the B vitamins. I have Type 2 diabetes and elevated LDL cholesterol, so what ones should pay… Login to continue reading Login…
NAC supplement can help curb cravings to smoke
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I’d like to have your thoughts on what value the NAC supplement may have for reducing cravings for… Login to continue reading Login…
Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated by a variety of medications
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: Why doesn’t rheumatoid arthritis have any medicines to help treat it? — S.S.K.ANSWER: Rheumatoid arthritis is relatively common… Login to continue reading Login…
Addressing objections by women to receiving statin drugs
By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: For 10 years, my daughter has refused statins (due to cholesterol level) on grounds that women were not… Login to continue reading Login…
Whether or not to have surgery when you're older; flexitarian diet
By Michael Roizen, M.D. Q: I’m 82 and could benefit from a hip replacement, but a lot of folks, including some of my doctors, say… Login to continue reading Login…