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If your guts are sluggish and you have a bowel movement three times or less per week, you're battling chronic constipation. And you're not alone. Between 12% and 19% of folks deal with it -- and among those ages 65 and older, 24% of males and 34% of females are slow to go.

Chances are you've been told you need to adopt a "high-fiber diet" or ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has prescribed the medication Evenity for my osteoporosis. I have been on Fosamax for about three years, but my recent bone density scan went down slightly in the osteoporosis area. I am very concerned about the black-box warning of heart attacks and strokes since this is a very new drug with very little ...Read more

Hormonal imbalances can affect men of all ages, leading to various health issues and impacting overall well-being. Imbalances in testosterone and other hormones can contribute to symptoms such as low energy, decreased libido, mood changes, and disrupted sleep patterns. While conventional medical treatments are available, some individuals seek...Read more

A healthy blue whale can have a neck with a circumference of 540 inches (45 feet). Humans need a much smaller neck size to be able to swim around diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and heart failure.

That's because a thick neck indicates excess fat in the upper body and that's known to ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman in what I thought was excellent health. On a recent coronary calcium CT scan that was ordered because of my age and slightly elevated cholesterol, an incidental finding was described in the report as "innumerable, tiny noncalcified pulmonary nodules bilaterally." The largest of these is in the "left ...Read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting many women worldwide. It is characterized by imbalances in reproductive hormones, insulin resistance, and the development of small cysts on the ovaries. PCOS can cause a range of symptoms, including irregular periods, infertility, weight gain, and hormonal imbalances. ...Read more

Cushing's syndrome is a rare hormonal disorder characterized by excessive production of cortisol in the body. It can lead to a range of symptoms, including weight gain, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, and mood changes. While conventional medical treatments are crucial for managing Cushing's syndrome, some individuals may seek additional...Read more

Addison's disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency, is a rare but serious condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. It can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, low blood pressure, and electrolyte imbalances. While conventional medical treatments are essential for managing Addison's disease, some ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is known about Parsonage-Turner syndrome? One of my brothers has severe shoulder pain. He had an MRI done and was told that it may be Parsonage-Turner syndrome. Can this be related to COVID? He has been recommended to a neurologist, but they probably won't be able to help. He decided to do acupuncture and will be ...Read more

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and damage to the thyroid gland. It leads to an underactive thyroid and can result in symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and depression. While conventional medical treatments are available, some individuals seek complementary approaches to manage their ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with secondary polycythemia in 2011. His hematocrit test (HCT) was 57%. He was referred to a hematologist. The hematologist would order a phlebotomy when his HCT was high. My husband decided to go to a Veterans Affairs health care center for his care to save money.

He saw a nurse practitioner at the VA...Read more

Around 98 million Americans have prediabetes. And while it comes with its own increased health hazards (heart disease is No. 1), keeping it from progressing to full-blown Type 2 diabetes is the difference between a healthy future and one plagued with heart, kidney, liver and brain woes, potential loss of vision and nerve function, arthritis, and...Read more