Is acupuncture for real?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: You have mentioned acupuncture as a treatment for several conditions. I have read otherwise. How strong is the evidence for its use? – R.L. ANSWER: ... Continue Reading →

Focus on health, opioid crisis this month

#Middlebury #Southbury #OpioidCrisis By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Connecticut’s Chief Medical Examiner Dr. James Gill issued an update Aug. 28, 2017, on the number of accidental drug ... Continue Reading →

Tips to keep your family healthy and happy this winter

#MIDDLEBURY (StatePoint) With colder weather comes an increase in weather-related illness and health issues. From activity levels to mood, diet and more, seasonal weather affects all ... Continue Reading →

What is COPD?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please help me to understand what COPD means. – S. ANSWER: “COPD” stands for “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” “Chronic” means it is long-lasting, ... Continue Reading →

Diet can cut risk of prostate cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you believe that lycopene, which is found in certain foods such as cooked tomatoes, can help prevent prostate cancer? – C.R.O. ANSWER: Lycopene, a vitamin A-like ... Continue Reading →