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DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm writing to seek your perspective on a diagnosis that has caused me significant anxiety. A recent incidental finding on an MRI, followed by an endoscopic ultrasound, revealed a cluster of several small cysts (3-7 mm) in my pancreas. They're suspected to be branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs). My main...Read more

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD can cause significant distress and may interfere with a person's daily life. While traditional treatment for PTSD may involve psychotherapy and medication, homeopathy may also be an alternative option. Here ...Read more

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes individuals to experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts, or obsessions, and repetitive behaviors, or compulsions. While medication and therapy are commonly used to treat OCD, some people may turn to homeopathy as a complementary approach. Homeopathy is a holistic ...Read more

Homeopathy is a holistic approach to health that aims to treat the whole person rather than just the symptoms. While it may not be a cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), homeopathy can help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with the condition.

Here are some of the ways that homeopathy can help with ASD:• Calming anxiety ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I've been hearing about Legionnaires' disease. What is it? How's it spread? Can it really be spread through windshield wipers? -- D.G.

ANSWER: Legionnaires' disease is a pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophilia. It was first described in 1976, when an outbreak killed 34 people at an American Legion convention in ...Read more

Americans like to graze. While most folks spend around an hour a day on official "meals," they spend up to 90 minutes more snacking and drinking (sugary, yuck) beverages. And 5% told a USDA survey that they eat something every hour from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Turns out that's not good for brain health or your liver.

A study (echoing a technique I ...Read more

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects both children and adults. While conventional medicine offers medications to manage the symptoms, some people turn to alternative therapies such as homeopathy for relief. Homeopathy is a holistic approach to healing that uses natural substances to stimulate the body's ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 77-year-old woman with degenerative disc disease. I had an L4 microdiscectomy surgery in 2020, but I still have chronic pain in my lower back. Although I do core strengthening exercises with physical therapy (which helps), I'm still in daily pain. I've been seeing advertisements for multifidus muscle-strengthening devices...Read more

"Every one of us is, in the cosmic perspective, precious," according to astronomer Carl Sagan. The COSMOS (COcoa Supplement Multivitamins Outcomes Study) shows that too.

The study, out of the Medical College of Georgia's Prevention Institute, looked at data on more than 16,000 people age 60 and older and found that a person's very precious ...Read more

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects memory and cognitive function. While there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, homeopathy can offer some relief from its symptoms. Here are some ways that homeopathy can help those with Alzheimer's disease:• Arsenicum album: This remedy is often used for individuals...Read more

Health insurance premiums continue to rise, with average marketplace premiums jumping by an average of 21.7% and employer-sponsored plans rising 6%-7%. The average annual family premium for employer coverage now tops $25,500.

But what you pay for health insurance varies with location. The finance company WalletHub analyzed average premiums in...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister died about a month ago. We were very close, and I was with her when she died of a brief but serious illness. The day after, I felt completely unbalanced. I had brain fog and nausea, which comes and goes, as well as extreme exhaustion and tinnitus. I saw my general physician and asked for a full blood test, which came ...Read more

It sounds about right: Multiple studies show that most folks regret what they failed to do more than what they did. Well, here's your chance to make sure you don't regret failing to limit your kids' sugar intake.

Researchers analyzed data on more than 25,000 young participants in GUTS (Growing Up Today Study), who filled out questionnaires ...Read more

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that affects movement and balance. While there is no known cure for Parkinson's disease, various treatments, including homeopathy, can help manage its symptoms. Homeopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that uses highly diluted natural substances to stimulate the body's healing...Read more

Around a quarter of Americans say they never drink coffee, and about 26 million drink decaf every day. That means tens of millions of folks may think they're missing out on coffee's amazing anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits. Those include protecting cells (especially liver cells) from stress and damage, boosting heart health and even ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was reading your recent column about shingles. Several years ago, I contracted shingles, even after getting the shingles vaccine. It hit me in my left eye, so I went to my eye doctor. (I wasn't sure what the problem was.) He took one look at my eye and diagnosed me with shingles.

He gave me an antibiotic that cleared up the ...Read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system. It is characterized by a range of symptoms, including muscle weakness, tremors, numbness or tingling, and problems with coordination and balance. Although there is no known cure for MS, homeopathy is a complementary therapy that may help manage ...Read more

More than 61 million U.S. adults age 50 and older attend movies. Almost 70% participate in clubs and organizations and another 30% attend church weekly -- or almost every week. Those social connections are essential for both emotional and physical well-being.

But did you know that they could also make your ActualAge three (or more) years ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 74-year-old male who's in otherwise excellent health. However, I have severe arthritis in my knees to the point where it keeps me up at night. I keep reading about this treatment called GAE (genicular artery embolization), and since I only have about a good 10 years or so left on this planet, I wanted to know your ...Read more