Was case of ‘Bird Lung’ an allergy or infection?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I was a very active, healthy 68-year-old until March, when I was hospitalized for two weeks for bilateral pneumonia. I was told by doctors at the hospital ... Continue Reading →
Risks, benefits of HPV vaccine for boys
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DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts on the pros and cons of HPV vaccine for boys? – L.P.B.
ANSWER: There are risks and benefits to the individual, but also benefits ... Continue Reading →
Antibiotics versus Probiotics
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I understand that the overuse of antibiotics can harm the good bacteria in the intestinal tract, as well as the bad. While I don’t feel that ... Continue Reading →
SAMe can be effective for arthritis relief
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell me about the supplement SAMe. I am a woman, 58, who suffers from osteoarthritis from my exercise routine, which is three days of heavy lifting ... Continue Reading →
After hep c is treated, what about cirrhosis?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 59-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with hepatitis C and cirrhosis. I have never been a drinker. I was treated with Harvoni ... Continue Reading →
Learn how to reduce eye strain
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you mind providing some guidelines for preventing eye strain? I’m a graduate student, so I spend a lot of time reading, both from computer screens ... Continue Reading →
Why do we have hair?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: There is a question that has intrigued me for years: What is the purpose of underarm and pubic hair? I guess, for that matter, what is the purpose of any ... Continue Reading →
To Your Good Health – Sept. 17, 2018
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Common pain reliever can have side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 44-year-old man with chronic headaches and migraines. Should I worry about the long-term effects of taking ... Continue Reading →
Shingles vaccine can prevent complications
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My boyfriend, who is in his 60s, got the recommended shingles shot a couple of years ago. Three weeks ago, he got a very bad case of shingles. It went from ... Continue Reading →
Try baking soda for underarm odor
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female. I had a left-breast lumpectomy (with some lymph nodes removed) about 15 years ago, leaving me with a much heavier right breast. ... Continue Reading →
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