ArcaMax

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2010 and remained in stage 2 with no effects until 2022. In the interim, he was also diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and is taking Xarelto.

When the CLL came back in 2022, he was successfully treated with 10 infusions of rituximab. Due to a recent low ...Read more

If you're looking to take a bite out of accumulating health risks, such as cardiovascular disease, fatty liver or prediabetes, you don't have to look any further than a menu of tasty Brassica vegetables that can add nutritional oomph to every meal. Everything from mustard greens to rutabaga, Chinese cabbage, turnips, bok choy, broccoli, kohlrabi...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) and atrial fibrillation. My AFib burden seems to vary with my iron levels. My AFib went from 58% to less than 2% in two weeks after I had a phlebotomy recently. I can't find anyone else who has had this experience. Am I the only one?

My last ferritin test from a few weeks ago was 96 ng/mL. ...Read more

Americans love snacking! According to a study in PLOS Global Public Health, the average U.S. adult downs 400 to 500 calories of nutritionally empty quick bites two to three times a day.

Let's turn those snack attacks into good-for-you moments -- with exercise snacking. That is: short "bites" of activity, like squeezing a grip strengthener, ...Read more

With Google and artificial intelligence, it's easy to make lists. Lots of people do, to varying effect. WalletHub, a personal finance company, produces a lot of them, though it appears to comb through large datasets for telltale tidbits to create theirs.

In its newest list, WalletHub ranks "safest cities," based on 41 key metrics that include...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 56-year-old male in relatively good health. Over the past few years, I've developed difficulty sleeping. I've tried all the tips, but nothing really helped until I tried legally available THC drinks. I sleep great after consuming one of these beverages with zero side effects. My question is: Are these drinks safe for long-...Read more

For around 21 million Americans, depression is a chronic condition that persists, in part, because of their microbiome (food choices change brain neurotransmitters' messaging), a genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, a chronic medical condition, chronic pain, social isolation and even medications. And it's associated with more than the blues...Read more

The Do Good Institute, at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, says the percentage of Americans doing formal volunteering has stayed at 20% to 30% of the population for the past 40 years. That adds up to 7.7 billion hours annually spent volunteering, according to the funding support group, Double the Donation, contributing $175 ...Read more

In 2023, 48.5 million people ages 12 or older in the U.S. contended with a substance use disorder or disorders -- for almost 29 million, it was an alcohol use disorder (AUD) and around 27 million abused drugs. Unfortunately, fewer than 10% of people who need treatment for AUD get it, and only 2% access Food and Drug Administration-approved ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: At age 76, I was diagnosed with sinus node dysfunction last year after several episodes of what I'd call being "spaced out" (for lack of a better term). I couldn't explain these instances to myself, much less anyone else lest they think I was crazy, until I had one where I passed out. This scared me, and I told my husband, who ...Read more

One underexplored phenomenon of menopause is how the voice of women can change during the process, the result of falling levels of estrogen and progesterone. These changes are typically unwanted hoarseness, roughness and loss of vocal stability.

Voice production is a complex physiological process requiring "the precise coordination of ...Read more

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, in children seems anomalous. Indeed, it's relatively rare but not unheard of. In the U.S. roughly one in seven children and teens may have high blood pressure or be trending toward it.

That does not bode well for their future health. A new analysis of 37,000 people found that high blood pressure at age 7 ...Read more

Sciatica is a painful condition caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, resulting in radiating pain, tingling, and numbness along the lower back, buttocks, and legs. While conventional treatments are available, some individuals seek alternative approaches to manage their sciatica symptoms. Homeopathy, a holistic system ...Read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. While conventional treatments for RA exist, some individuals seek alternative approaches to complement their management plan. Homeopathy, a holistic system of medicine, offers potential remedies that may help...Read more

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, inflamed patches of skin covered with silvery scales. While there is no cure for psoriasis, many individuals seek alternative approaches to manage their symptoms and promote overall skin health. Homeopathy, a natural and holistic system of medicine, offers potential remedies that may...Read more