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 ...
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 ...
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 Annie: I am 60 years old and the mother of five grown children. I raised them mostly on my own after my divorce, and those years were not easy. There were slammed doors, late nights waiting up and more than a few tearful arguments. My daughters, especially during their teenage years, could ...
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 ...