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Earlier this year, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn created a first-of-its-kind drug customized to a unique genetic mutation to save an infant named Baby KJ from dying of a rare liver disorder.

KJ Muldoon’s doctors used CRISPR, the buzzy shorthand for a scientific tool that works like a find-and-replace command, to ...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

Hypothyroidism, a condition characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, and hair loss. While conventional treatments are available, some individuals seek natural approaches to support their thyroid function. Homeopathy offers a holistic approach with remedies that aim to ...Read more

Over the last decade, Apple has regularly increased the number of health-related features on its popular smartwatch. Aside from the now-pedestrian ability to count steps, the Apple Watch purportedly can spot possible atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) and sleep apnea.

The latest feature flags hypertension or high blood pressure, ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year old male in good health who exercises regularly, doesn't take any medications, and doesn't have a family history of prostate cancer. During my most recent yearly physical exam with my physician, my PSA score was 3.5 ng/mL from the blood draw and analysis, while my physical exam was deemed normal. One year ago, my ...Read more

Tom Waits had it right in his song "Hold On": "Oh, you got to hold on, hold on. You gotta hold on." Multiple studies show that your grip strength is both an indicator of good or failing health and a way to protect yourself from the dangers of overweight and obesity.

The most recent study on grip strength published in The Journal of Clinical ...Read more

Hyperthyroidism, a condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland, can lead to a range of symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, weight loss, anxiety, and irritability. While conventional treatment options are available, many individuals seek alternative approaches to support their thyroid health. Homeopathy offers natural remedies that ...Read more

The influenza season is just getting started -- it peaks December through February -- but if you find yourself contending with aches and pains, weariness, headaches and trouble sleeping, you may think you've come down with the flu. But maybe not.

Turns out that symptoms of acute and chronic stress can be mistaken for the flu and other ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I underwent breast cancer surgery at my local hospital. Imagine my surprise when I found several staff members who weren't wearing masks in the operating room. Later I learned the policy is that staff do not have to mask up until the field is sterile. In your opinion, is this good disease control management? It ...Read more

Depression can have a significant impact on cognitive function, leading to difficulties in concentration, memory, and overall mental clarity. Addressing depression-related cognitive decline is essential for promoting mental well-being and restoring cognitive function. While there are various treatment options available, homeopathy offers ...Read more

Your body has more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels. And it's important that every mile is a well-paved highway or byway that allows your blood and the oxygen, nutrients, minerals, enzymes, hormones and immune cells that it contains to reach every corner of YOU.

Unfortunately, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, atherosclerosis, ...Read more