Dear Annie: My 54-year-old son recently married his childhood sweetheart with whom he had a son 36 years ago. They never married before but kept in touch because of their son. Unfortunately, their boy was killed in an auto accident four years ago.
I've loosely kept in touch with my new ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2010 and remained in stage 2 with no effects until 2022. In the interim, he was also diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and is taking Xarelto.
When the CLL came back in 2022, he was successfully treated with ...
Dear Annie: I'm 28 and recently moved back in with my parents to save money after a tough breakup. I'm grateful for the support, but I'm having trouble with my mom's behavior. She constantly comments on my weight, how I dress, or how much I'm on my phone. Last week, she said I'd have "better ...
This column originally ran in November of 2024
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decided to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL results. After reading the side-effects, I am hesitant to take the drug. My LDL level is 128 mg/dL, my HDL ...
Dear Annie: My sister "Michelle" and I used to be close, but things changed after she had her second child. She rarely returns my calls and only texts if I reach out first. When we do talk, it's always short, and she seems distracted or annoyed. I've offered to help with the kids or bring meals ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 56-year-old male in relatively good health. Over the past few years, I've developed difficulty sleeping. I've tried all the tips, but nothing really helped until I tried legally available THC drinks. I sleep great after consuming one of these beverages with zero side ...