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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor who prescribes a blood test, they always emphasize that my iron content is low and that I should take iron supplements.

I am not sure this is ...Read more

Around 21 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with major depression. That means they experienced fatigue, sadness, trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating for most of the day, nearly every day, for more than two weeks. And that number doesn't include the many folks who have transient depression because of difficult life events or ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Is 18 years a record for living without a stomach? A family member had stomach cancer when he was 70 and had his stomach removed. He consulted with a dietician and has been able to eat small but frequent meals and take enzymes, vitamins, and other things. But slowly, he lost weight.

Now, at 88, he is down to 84 pounds. His ...Read more

DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who has been on 40 mg of atorvastatin for years. During the past year or two, I started feeling tired all the time. I did have spurts of energy at times, but mostly everything started feeling like an effort.

It got so bad this past year that I avoided anything needing much effort. I'd cancel meetings ...Read more

More than a third of U.S. adults have a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. But they may be able to eat their way out of the danger by indulging in two of our favorite foods -- dark chocolate and fatty fish such as salmon. No joke!

Two recent studies reveal the potential power of these tasty treats. Canadian researchers enlisted ...Read more

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be aggressive and potentially life-threatening if not detected and treated early. While conventional medical treatments are the primary approach for managing melanoma, some individuals may seek additional support from complementary therapies such as homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female. After experiencing hair thinning for over a year, I was diagnosed with incomplete lupus by a rheumatologist. My blood markers were high, but I don't have typical symptoms. My primary care physician and cardiologist aren't convinced, and I don't "feel" like I have it.

I started taking Plaquenil, which...Read more

Around 38% of U.S. adults live alone (it was only 8% in the 1940s) and for 20% of folks, family members live far away from one another. So, it isn't surprising that a research letter in JAMA reveals that around a third of folks say they are usually lonely and almost as many are feeling isolated.

This can have profound mental and physical health...Read more

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the soft tissues or bones of the body. Conventional medical treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy play a crucial role in sarcoma management. However, some individuals seek additional support from complementary approaches like homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine...Read more

A recent study found that one-quarter of college students, and 15% of the general public, said that they would choose their mobile devices over their olfactory abilities.

But people who have anosmia -- the loss of smell -- are more often depressed, experience muted emotions, have dietary complications and literally aren't able to sniff out ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old male in good health. A few weeks back, I could not urinate while standing. The only way I could was by laying on my side, and it was very painful with a burning sensation. I went to urgent care and was then sent to an imaging center. My prostate gland wasn't appreciably enlarged, so I was sent to the ...Read more

U.S. adults average four to six colds a year, so the chances are pretty good that at some point this winter, you're going to be contending with sniffles, coughing and sinus pain (or have already).

Our favorite remedy? Chicken soup. Although there aren't double-blind placebo-controlled studies looking at the effect of chicken soup on curing a ...Read more

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of arteries that supply blood to the limbs. While conventional medical treatment is essential for managing PAD, some individuals seek additional support from complementary approaches like homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that aims ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: After about 10 months of being on Ozempic and working my way up to a 1-mg dose, I lost 40 pounds effortlessly. Sugar cravings disappeared as if by magic. I then noticed myself drifting backward and craving sweets again. My doctor increased my dose to 1.7 mg of Wegovy instead of 2 mg of Ozempic. I find myself continuing to crave...Read more

Whether you say "si" or "oui" or "nai," saying "yes" to a Mediterranean diet can protect your heart and extend your life. A new study in Nutrients looked at data on almost 680,000 folks and found that sticking to a Mediterranean diet decreases the risk of a heart attack or stroke by 23% and your chance of dying from a cardiovascular complication...Read more

Raynaud's disease is a condition characterized by the narrowing of blood vessels in the extremities, typically triggered by cold temperatures or stress. While conventional medical treatment is important for managing Raynaud's, some individuals seek additional support from complementary approaches like homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a comment about your recent column on nuclear stress tests. As an 87-year-old person who has experienced atrial fibrillation and a mild stroke, I have had two nuclear stress tests done. In both cases, I told the supervising nurse that I wanted to go the max limits they would allow. Even though I attempted to prepare by ...Read more

Bird flu, also called H5N1, has been detected in nearly 700 herds of cattle from coast to coast, and while there have been a few cases of it then spreading to folks who work with those cattle or have come in contact with infected wild birds, it has, thankfully, not spread widely to humans. To make sure that it doesn't, the U.S. Department of ...Read more

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in deep veins, most commonly in the legs. It is a serious condition that requires medical intervention. However, some individuals seek additional support from complementary approaches like homeopathy. Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that aims ...Read more