Hemochromatosis causes iron overload

#MiddleburyCT #Hemochromatosis #Praluent #PCSK9Inhibitors DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with hemochromatosis 13 months before he died. I recommended that his blood relatives ... Continue Reading →

Statins do not increase risk of suicide in men over 60

#MiddleburyCT #Health #Statins #Osteopenia DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that there is a correlation between the use of statins and suicide in men over 60, especially if they have suffered ... Continue Reading →

Heart attack vs. stroke: Balancing the risks

#Middlebury #Health #Statins DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent article on statins/strokes piqued my interest since you mentioned that statins might cause hemorrhagic strokes. My husband had ... Continue Reading →

Statins are no match for cheeseburgers

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 53, and three years ago he had three stents put in due to clogged arteries. His cardiologist put him on Lipitor at 80 mg. I don’t ... Continue Reading →