Researchers working on cure for herpes

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: If a person has been exposed (verified by blood test) to herpes 1 and 2, can that person be a blood donor? Could a person catch herpes by sitting ... Continue Reading →

Here’s No. 1 reason to remove gallbladder

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband’s doctor is telling him to have his gallbladder removed because sometimes he has pain in his right side. They did all kind of tests, ... Continue Reading →

Just how safe is knee replacement?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am thinking of having a total knee replacement done, as recommended by my doctor. I have bone on bone in my knee. What is your opinion? A friend ... Continue Reading →

Stomach ‘flu’ is not actually flu

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: With the flu season coming on, would you please discuss the difference between what people call the “stomach flu” and what the flu really is? ... Continue Reading →