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Dr. Roach: Grandparent asks for new updates about Type 1 diabetes

My grandson has just been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I’m wondering which new therapies are out there for consideration ...

Dr. Roach: Eligard injections cause man to develop breast tissue

I have been treated for prostate cancer and stopped my semiannual Eligard injections three years ago. I'm 75 years old and ...

Dear Doctor: What are some of the newest methods for treating Type 1 diabetes?

Currently, stem cells and transplants are reserved for people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by the standard treatments.

Dr. Roach: Multivitamins have been shown to be contaminated with metals

My family doctor said to stay away from multivitamins because they contain metal contaminants. Is this true, and is it good ...

Dr. Roach: Being put on so many meds causes concern for a liver issue

Although Wegovy (semaglutide) is often used as a weight-loss medicine, it is well-known to be protective for the heart. Similarly, telmisartan is in the class of drugs that protect the heart, even in ...

Dear Doctor: Woman’s recent diagnosis has her on 6 new medications. ‘What about the side effects?’

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 52-year-old woman who was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in October 2024. I went through ...