Spleen screens bacteria and spent blood cells from body

#Middlebury #Health #Spleen #Parkinson’s DEAR DR. ROACH: I had an abdominal X-ray to check on my gallstones and was surprised to find an enlarged spleen. I was told it might be ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – December 23, 2021

#Middlebury Q: How is Michael J. Fox doing since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease years ago? Will he ever return to television? – R.V. A: Michael J. Fox became a household ... Continue Reading →

Can Lyme Disease lead to Parkinson’s?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Can Lyme disease send a person into Parkinson’s disease? I tested positive for Lyme – I had the bulls-eye rash, fever and terrible headaches. ... Continue Reading →

Learn right way to use a cane

#Middlebury #Health #Cane #BreastCancer DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Parkinson’s disease, and balance is an issue. I have been using a cane on the right side, my weak leg side. I have ... Continue Reading →

Heart attack symptoms not always painful

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: My very healthy husband collapsed and died on the way to the hospital. They worked on him for a long time but could not revive him. They didn’t ... Continue Reading →

What is COPD?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please help me to understand what COPD means. – S. ANSWER: “COPD” stands for “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” “Chronic” means it is long-lasting, ... Continue Reading →