DEAR DR. ROACH: I have noticed that I gain weight after eating salted foods. Last night, I had a pasta dish that was salty. Upon awakening, all my fingers were swollen to a point of not bending. Besides drinking a lot of water to flush it out, I'm concerned that there could be potential for an ...
Dear Readers: Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables, and you can do so much with them. Carrots have a sweet, nutty flavor, and they are also a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium. Research shows that a daily consumption of carrots or carrot juice helps lower ...
Today is Saturday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2025. There are 88 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 4, 1957, the Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. Also on this date: In 1777, Gen. George Washington’s troops ...
Mirrors are a relatively new invention. For tens of thousands of years of human history, the only reflection humans knew of themselves was in water. As for animals, great apes, dolphins, elephants and magpies can recognize themselves while most animals think the one in the mirror is another ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I have a large family, and earlier this year we welcomed our newest baby, "Izzy." The pregnancy went smoothly, and everyone thought she was healthy until about half a week after coming home, when she began showing concerning symptoms. We've been working closely with ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am on Medicare, and my primary care physician just retired. Not many places are taking new patients these days, especially on Medicare. Given the choice, should I look for an M.D. (medical doctor) or a D.O. (doctor of osteopathy)? -- T.C. ANSWER: In my opinion, the training ...