Penlac didn’t work to cure my toenail fungus. I took an oral medication, terbinafine, and saw some improvement, but my insurance company won’t approve more than a few months of treatment. It’s frustrating to finally have a solution and then be cut off.
I take a statin. Should I be taking coenzyme Q10 to protect myself against the muscle pain that statins can cause?
I’ve been taking omega-3 fats and have two big bruises. Even small doses of aspirin cause me to bruise. My doctor is not concerned, but should I be?
I am 85 and have taken an 81-mg aspirin each day for decades for heart attack prevention. Recently, I noticed these words on the label: “Stop using if you get ringing in your ears or loss of hearing.” Should I be worried?
I’m in good health and have a good lipid profile but occasionally have a yearning for brisket or corned beef. I recently read that even one meal heavy in fat could cause atherosclerosis. What do you think?
I’ve heard that you can treat diabetes by taking an extract from cinnamon. I suspect this is snake oil, but is there anything to it?
I read your article about hammertoes. Are flip-flops really that bad for your feet?
I have a mild case of celiac disease. Do the villi ever recover after wheat gluten is given up? I am really tired of gluten-free food!
We have screening tests for other cancers. How about pancreatic cancer?
My son always seems to be in trouble at school. His elementary school teacher told me she thinks he has sensory processing disorder. What is that?