How to spot the flu during the COVID-19 pandemic
November 1, 2020
As flu season approaches in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, now there’s an extra concern for the public and health officials — the possibility of a “twindemic.” Now, add
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Streamline your makeup routine with these hacks
October 30, 2020
Let’s face it, makeup can be expensive. We are living in a time like no other, with the pandemic and social distancing affecting every aspect of our lives — from
Chest CT can’t replace screening mammogram
October 23, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach am due to have a mammogram, but around the same time I am supposed to have a chest CT as
How to treat today’s most common skin issues
October 16, 2020
Spending a lot more time at home indoors these days or adjusting to going back outside? New habits and big lifestyle changes can have an effect on one’s skin. Here
Gluten-free foods aren’t a sales gimmick
October 9, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach have no health issues, but I’m a cheapskate. I see products labeled as “grain-free” or as “gluten-free,” but they always
Understanding food, fitness and our immune system
October 4, 2020
With germs and viruses the center of attention in 2020, so should be your immune system, as this complicated network of immune cells stands between you and these deadly infections,
Foot and ankle symptoms you should never ignore
October 2, 2020
Many people deal with foot and ankle concerns by simply ignoring them, hoping the problem goes away. However, certain symptoms could be a sign of a serious condition, warn experts.
An SCV resident’s ‘shot in the dark’ for a match
September 28, 2020
Valencia High School grad Anika Mathur was happy and healthy — until she wasn’t. Before she and her family knew it, the then junior’s tiredness became a diagnosis of aplastic
To your good health — Clinical trials, flax seeds and medication conflicts
September 18, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach y wife has had dementia for over two years. There is an ad in our local paper for an Alzheimer’s disease
Gluten-free is more than a trend for those with Celiac
September 12, 2020
Walk the aisles of a neighborhood grocery store examining nutrition labels and packaging and you’re bound to find information that was not there a decade ago. On August 2, 2013,
Vitamin D deficiency following gastric bypass
September 4, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach I am a 72-year-old woman in fair health. I had strong bones until I had gastric bypass surgery. Within two years,
Managing, thriving with a brain tumor diagnosis
August 15, 2020
A brain tumor can result in a wide range of physical and emotional changes, but proactively managing your coping strategy can have a significant impact on your treatment program and
To your good health — Swimmer fears repeat of Legionnaires’ disease
August 8, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach ’m 73, male and have been swimming a mile in inside pools every day for 10 years. Two months ago, I
Graves’ disease: Focus should be on eye health
August 1, 2020
People living with Graves’ disease have a lot to focus on. The disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes an overproduction of the thyroid hormone, causes a variety of troublesome symptoms,
To your good health — Hyaluronic acid for arthritis
July 25, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach ecently, my acupuncturist suggested that I try hyaluronic acid capsules for the arthritis in my hands, feet, back, neck and hips.
To your good health — Fructose intolerance is, unfortunately, rarely diagnosed
July 10, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach hat can you tell me about fructose intolerance and/or malabsorption? Is there a genetic predisposition to this? Can it develop later
Herd immunity: How does it occur and when is it reached?
July 4, 2020
Infectious diseases can strike at any time. Some of them cause relatively minor interruptions to daily life and often can resolve of their own accord when the body’s immune system
To your good health — Morning stiffness can be a sign of osteoarthritis
June 19, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach I’m a 67-year-old black female who’s been diagnosed with “a little arthritis” in my right hip. Now retired from a desk
Tips to help avoid injuries during at-home workouts
June 12, 2020
Any time is a great time to get in shape. People with more time on their hands due to stay-at-home restrictions may want to begin an exercise regimen right away.
A few simple ways to avoid the ‘quarantine 15’
June 6, 2020
Social distancing has led to some surprising and some not so surprising side effects. Many business owners have been pleasantly surprised to learn how smoothly their employees have transitioned to