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DEAR DR. ROACH: My 94-year-old father was diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid. He lives in a senior living facility. The nursing assistants were initially reluctant to help him treat the condition

Dr. Roach: A severe, persistent cough needs a thorough workup, hopefully from a pulmonologist.

Dr. Keith Roach M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent response to a question about the efficacy of brain supplements. You note there is a paucity of published data, and that there is "no consistent evidence" that supplements help, except perhaps vitamin E.        Fair enough. However, the lack of data may indicate simply that there is too little information, rather than the conclusion that supplements do not help. I do not believe the medical community has yet tested adequately the impact...

Dr. Keith Roach M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been using turmeric on my food for quite a while. Ive noticed Ive started having bouts of diarrhea. I found others reports of this when searching on the internet. I might quit taking it to see if the diarrhea ceases. Do you have any other information on contracting diarrhea with turmeric? -- W.T.        ANSWER: Yes, I have seen this before. It has been well-documented.         Turmeric is used by many people just as a spice, but its also tak...

Dr. Keith Roach M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a paraplegic due to complications from the West Nile virus. I am getting conflicting information from my health care providers concerning flu shots. My primary care doctor says that the flu shots are contraindicated for West Nile victims; my pharmacist says the vaccinations are OK; and my hematologist is unsure. I would like to get a flu shot and a vaccination for COVID-19 when available. Please give me a definite answer. -- P.H.L.        ANSWER: W...

fires back at the reverend with a rap sheet. and dog gone it. how did this german shepherd puppy get in such a tight spot? well talk to the officer who finally rescued rebel. good morning, everyone. we both have jack russells, right? >> yes, we do. >> were used to them doing things like that. but not a german shepherd. rebel is just fine. well talk about that later. george off today, enjoying the family. so glad to have chris cuomo back again. so many people, trying to get back h...

victims. preacher or con woman? or both. this woman caught stealing furs and computers from a parishioner. this morning, the alleged victim fires back at the reverend with a rap sheet. and dog gone it. how did this german shepherd puppy get in such a tight spot? well talk to the officer who finally rescued rebel. good morning, everyone. we both have jack russells, right? >> yes, we do. >> were used to them doing things like that. but not a german shepherd. rebel is just fine. wel...

parishioner. this morning the alleged victim fires back at the reverend with a rap sheet. and dog gone it. how did this german shepherd puppy get in such a tight spot? well talk to the officer who finally rescued rebel. good morning, everyone. we both have jack russells, right? >> yes, we do. >> so were used to them doing things like that. but not a german shepherd. >> i thought they were smarter. >> i know. rebel is just fine. well talk about that a little bit later. george off to...