What could cause voice to change?

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: Over the past year, my voice has become hoarse or raspy. I find that I often have to clear my throat while speaking. I’ve had a stomach ... Continue Reading →

When blood pressure is too low; what to do about warts

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: You have written many articles about high blood pressure, but I want to know about low blood pressure. What is normal? What is low, and ... Continue Reading →

Pinpoint cause of hearing loss

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I have worked in a loud facility for 35 years and have always worn protection and had my hearing tested annually. Several years ago, I ... Continue Reading →

Why all the hysteria over measles outbreak?

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I do not understand the hysteria over the measles outbreak. In my day, every kid had the measles and other childhood diseases, and all ... Continue Reading →

Statins are no match for cheeseburgers

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 53, and three years ago he had three stents put in due to clogged arteries. His cardiologist put him on Lipitor at 80 mg. I don’t ... Continue Reading →

Unnecessary procedure on terminal patient, yeast infections

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother has stage 4 cancer. She just went to a dermatologist, who performed Mohs surgery on her nose. I am BEYOND upset by this unethical ... Continue Reading →

Artifact can affect medical test

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a nuclear stress test as a requirement for a kidney transplant. The results of my test indicated that I had sustained moderate ... Continue Reading →

Some people really are allergic to cold

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it possible to be allergic to the cold weather and temperature changes? My son is 23 years old, and when he goes out in the cold, he ... Continue Reading →

What is healthy room temperature?

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: The senior center in my community is kept at a temperature that I and many other seniors find too cool for our comfort. After two hours ... Continue Reading →

COPD is double whammy

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been told that I have COPD. The lung doctor said that he’s pleased with my X-ray and will see me next year. My concern is ... Continue Reading →