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Your Good Health: No benefit to aspirating plunger before vaccine shot

There aren鈥檛 any large veins in the recommended part of the deltoid muscle for a vaccine to be injected

Jan 4, 2022 4:55 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Early data show mRNA vaccines best for boosters

Based on preliminary data, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines seem to have longer-lasting protection than the J&J vaccine

Dec 31, 2021 4:54 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Statin drug can lower heart risk for healthy 79-year-old

The downsides of taking a statin are small. Most people have no side effects, and the medications are inexpensive now.

Dec 30, 2021 4:55 AM Read more >

$Your Good Health: When used correctly, alendronate reduces fracture risk$

Your Good Health: When used correctly, alendronate reduces fracture risk

Can osteoporosis medication help reduce the risk of spine fractures as well as broken hips?

Dec 29, 2021 4:30 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Get the OK from doctor before using olive oil in ear canal

Dr. Roach answers questions about dry ear canals, shingles vaccines and the cause of cold, numb toes.

Dec 27, 2021 6:15 PM Read more >

Your Good Health: Patient with hemophilia can have colonoscopy

Consult with your hematologist before the procedure

Dec 22, 2021 5:01 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Schedule downtime for a couple days after booster

Reactions to third shot vary

Dec 21, 2021 5:01 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Bringing family member to cardiologist appointment can be helpful

A person gets so much information from their doctor that oftentimes they get a bit overwhelmed and have a hard time remembering or explaining what the doctor said

Dec 18, 2021 4:40 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Vaccine can help reduce long-COVID symptoms

People who have contracted COVID-19 should get vaccinated only after they have met criteria for stopping isolation

Dec 14, 2021 4:55 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Facts on fasting and non-fasting blood tests

Patient was puzzled when told not to fast for blood sugar and cholesterol test

Dec 7, 2021 4:55 AM Read more >

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