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The Doctor Game: Laser therapy offers alternative treatment for concussions
How far have we come since Egyptians drilled holes in the skull in an attempt to cure a variety of diseases? We’ve seen tremendous advances in brain surgery. But relatively little progress in how to treat concussion.
Dec 9, 2018 6:00 AM
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Your Good Health: Blood-pressure medications leave senior in quandary
Dear Dr. Roach: I wonder if you could comment on the negative side-effects of various blood-pressure medications for those over 65 — particularly folks who are 80-plus.
Dec 6, 2018 4:20 AM
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Your Good Health: Stomach bacteria contributes to ulcers
Dear Dr. Roach: My 82-year-old husband was diagnosed with H. pylori and was treated with two antibiotics and omeprazole. Would you please expand on what exactly H. pylori is? T.R.
Dec 5, 2018 4:20 AM
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Your Good Health: Health hazards in vaping not yet well known
Dear Dr. Roach: My teens keep smoking all these flavoured, ethereal wand vapours. They claim it tastes good and even try tricks with the vapour. I’m a concerned parent as I hear these are dangerous magic cigarettes.
Dec 4, 2018 4:20 AM
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Your Good Health: Hormones’ ability to ease MS under trial, but results unclear
Dear Dr. Roach: I recently read an article on MS. I have a young friend who suffers from it. As the article confirmed, and my young friend can attest to, symptoms receded during pregnancy.
Dec 3, 2018 4:20 AM
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The Doctor Game: Prevention easier than cure for abdominal aortic aneurysm
Ask anyone about AAA and they will immediately think of the American Automobile Association. But it also stands for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Dec 2, 2018 7:00 AM
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Your Good Health: Flu shot and Lyme disease shouldn’t mix
Dear Dr. Roach: Should people with Lyme disease avoid the flu shot? L.A. Lyme disease is a potentially serious infection caused by the bacteria Borrellia burgorferi, passed on by a tick bite.
Nov 30, 2018 6:00 AM
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The Doctor Game: Vitamin D has many useful health applications
Winter’s coming, so how much vitamin D do we need? How much time do you have to spend in the sun to obtain adequate amounts? How does obesity affect the dosage? How many diseases can be prevented by adequate amounts of this vitamin? And what can a ps
Nov 25, 2018 6:00 AM
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Your Good Health: Betaine hydrochloride touted for digestion, but its value is doubtful
Dear Dr. Roach: I started taking betaine hydrochloride for my digestive health. I have had some ongoing issues, and my sister, the wellness guru, has been sharing some things she has learned and suggested this to me.
Nov 23, 2018 4:20 AM
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Your Good Health: Fosamax use ends, bone loss increases
FRAX test can reveal risk of fractures
Nov 22, 2018 4:20 AM
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