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DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mentioned that the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents neck and head cancer in men. I am 75 and do not recall ever getting an HPV vaccine. Should I get one now? -- J.L.I.

ANSWER: For many years, tobacco (smoking, snuff, chewing tobacco, etc.) was the biggest risk for head and neck cancer. But ...Read more

Approximately 5% of kids develop a food allergy by age 6 and around 8% of kids of all ages have one. That's a 50% increase since the 1990s. Shellfish (about 8.4 million kids), milk and peanuts (about 6.2 million kids each) and tree nuts (about 3.9 million kids) are the most common triggers. Eggs, wheat and finfish are also possible triggers. ...Read more

The list of health hazards associated with highly and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is getting longer and longer. From cardiovascular woes to cancer, Type 2 diabetes, wheezing, obesity, dementia, depression and premature death, these nutrition-stripped edibles (I hesitate to call them foods) are devastating the health of Americans -- and folks ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 79-year-old female. Recently, I was diagnosed with moderate calcification of leaflets on my mitral valve. I have no symptoms but heard from a recent talk that even moderate calcification could indicate surgery.

I was taking a D3 supplement but have now stopped. Would taking a K2 supplement have prevented my condition? My...Read more

Your gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus, is a driving force in your health -- or in the development of all sorts of chronic and acute conditions. When your gastrointestinal microbiomes are out of balance, they can contribute to GERD, constipation, IBD and IBS, ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your column every day. In a recent column. you wrote: "Since age is the major risk factor in getting cancer, it is likely that some people who were cured of their original cancer will later succumb to a different one."

This statement terrified me as I fall into this category. I had a lobectomy in 2009 to remove a stage ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old male, and for the past two years, I have been unable to rid myself of a stubborn case of jock itch. I have tried all of the over-the-counter ointments, powders, and antifungal and antibacterial soaps without success. My dermatologist prescribed econazole nitrate cream 1%, which keeps it from getting worse but ...Read more

Wear and tear from work, play, injuries and the march of time is often blamed for the osteoarthritis-caused joint pain that around 33 million Americans battle daily. But it turns out, there's another powerful trigger of knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) and pain -- a disrupted circadian rhythm, AKA unhealthy sleep patterns.

Your circadian ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: My insurance company won't let me receive my testosterone injection unless I have a low testosterone level at 8 a.m. Does this make any sense? -- T.B.

ANSWER: Although I am never fond of insurance companies making medical decisions, this does make sense from physiology. Cholesterol is made in the body, mostly in the liver and ...Read more

Let me ask you this -- and answer as quickly as you can: Would you like an easy, fun way to delay or prevent dementia?

That's a resounding yes! Well, I've been saying for years that well-done studies reveal that speed-of-processing games like "Double Decision" and "Freeze Frame" are a surefire way to reduce your risk of dementia. Early results ...Read more

Cochrane Reviews are high-standard, independent systematic reviews of health care research. The latest to be published looks at whether intermittent fasting -- a practice of limiting eating to only a few hours each day -- is an effective way to lose weight.

According to the reviewers, current existing evidence says no.

The review found that ...Read more

Researchers at the University of Michigan, Harvard and Duke argue in a new study that ultraprocessed foods, from packaged snacks to sugary beverages to ready-to-eat meals, aren't simply junk food or bad nutritional choices. They're industrially engineered products designed to keep you coming back using strategies once designed to sell ...Read more

Once, when automobile dashboards were festooned with knobs and dials, it was relatively easy and safe to "feel" your way to the right control without taking your eyes off the road. Dashboard touch screens have changed that -- and it's not a pretty picture.

In a study using vehicle simulators, participant "drivers" were tasked with navigating ...Read more

When your hand starts to tingle or go numb, it's common to blame carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. CPS can be triggered by repetitive wrist tasks, pregnancy, obesity or underlying conditions like diabetes. It affects 1%-5% of the general population. Treatments range from splinting and ...Read more

University of Michigan researchers have an idea why so many people who make ambitious plans and goals regarding physical fitness ultimately give up on them -- more specifically, why planned daily exercise doesn't happen.

Blame it on an all-or-nothing mindset, said behavioral scientist Michelle Segar, who, with colleagues, just published data on...Read more

Living with anxiety can be challenging, especially when accompanied by emotional trauma. While professional help is vital in managing anxiety, homeopathy can provide support in addressing the emotional wounds associated with this condition. In this article, we will explore the potential benefits of homeopathy in healing anxiety-related ...Read more

Emotional trauma can have a profound impact on our well-being, particularly when it comes to conditions like depression. While seeking professional help is essential for managing depression, homeopathy can play a supportive role in addressing the emotional trauma associated with this condition. In this article, we will explore the potential ...Read more