DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been advised by my sports medicine doctor to never take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because they are detrimental to my health. I think this is unfortunate because ...
President Donald Trump recently said he takes more aspirin to thin his blood than doctors usually recommend, noting he's ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had weight-loss surgery, specifically an adjustable lap band that was revised to a gastric sleeve in 2018. I have been given and read conflicting recommendations regarding the ...
When it comes to managing mild pain at home, there’s a strong probability you’ve already got a few types of OTC anti-inflammatories stocked in your medicine cabinet. Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), ...
At therapeutic low doses (usually 75–150 mg per day), aspirin works by inhibiting platelet aggregation, which helps prevent clot formation in arteries supplying the heart and brain. Doctors commonly ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 63 years old, and four weeks ago, I was diagnosed by my gastroenterologist with erosive esophagitis after an endoscopy. I was placed initially on Protonix, but I didn’t improve ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I have been advised by my sports medicine doctor to never take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because they are ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I have had weight-loss surgery, specifically an adjustable lap band that was revised to a gastric sleeve in 2018. I have been given and read conflicting recommendations regarding the ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had weight-loss surgery, specifically an adjustable lap band that was revised to a gastric sleeve in 2018. I have been given and read conflicting recommendations regarding the ...