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DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently turned 65 and changed primary doctors because my previous doctor did not accept Medicare patients. I very much liked my new doctor. He ordered a vitamin D test. However, when I got to the lab, they gave me something to sign because Medicare might not cover the test. (It was about a $250 cost.) I declined the test.

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"Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel. Never ending or beginning on an ever-spinning reel," are lyrics from "The Windmills of Your Mind." But they could describe the relationship of diabetes and depression.

It turns out that people living with diabetes are 48% more likely to develop depression than folks without diabetes...Read more

Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition characterized by the clouding of the lens, leading to blurry vision and impaired eyesight. While conventional treatment options include surgery, some individuals may explore alternative approaches, such as homeopathy, to support their eye health. In this article, we explore several homeopathic ...Read more

Excessive coffee consumption is not good. It can lead to increased blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, headaches, digestive issues and muscle twitching, among other things.

Talk about clouds in my coffee.

On the other hand, moderate coffee consumption has been linked to longer life, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart failure, stroke, colon ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old lady, and I have done many adventurous things in my life (skydiving, race car driving, zip-lining, etc.) -- all fearlessly. But I have always been terrified of going to the dentist. My blood pressure skyrockets, and after even a simple cleaning, I have to sit in my car a while to calm down enough to drive ...Read more

With all the good news about new weight-loss medications, bariatric surgeries decreased by around 25% in 2024, according to a Harvard University study. But for severely obese patients or those who cannot tolerate the oral medications, weight-loss surgery offers a life-saving alternative.

According to a study in JAMA Network Open that used data ...Read more

Prostate problems are common among men, with conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis affecting many individuals. While conventional treatments are available, homeopathy offers alternative approaches that focus on holistic healing and addressing the root causes. In this article, we explore several homeopathic ...Read more

More U.S. kids than ever are nearsighted -- it affected about 25% in the early '70s and by 2000, it hit 42%. A lot of the blame is placed on screen time. Kids now spend an average of 7.5 hours a day staring at a digital image only a few inches from their faces. No wonder the world seems blurry when they finally look up.

But there might be ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm an 83-year-old man in good health who exercises regularly. I came down with a common cold and was prescribed a five-day course of prednisone (50 mg). I've taken two so far. I've had tinnitus for as long as I can remember, but at around 3 a.m. this morning, I had the loudest tinnitus by far that I've ever had. It has quieted...Read more

Migraines can be debilitating, causing intense headache pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. If you're seeking a natural approach to managing migraines, homeopathy offers potential solutions. Homeopathic remedies are derived from natural substances and can help alleviate migraine symptoms while addressing the underlying causes. ...Read more

More than 70% of U.S. adults age 60-plus have high blood pressure, yet only one in four of those folks has their blood pressure (BP) under control -- often because they don't take their prescribed medications.

If that describes you, whether you don't like your med's side effects or are simply neglecting your health, it's important to find and ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Nine days ago, I had a medical procedure under general anesthesia. One of the lines was put in the artery in my left wrist. Aside from deep bruising that went halfway up my forearm, it seems that there is some nerve damage. I have constant pain from my thumb, through my wrist, and up to about 3 inches on my arm. Overnight, the ...Read more