Dear Dr. Roach: My friends and I are athletic seniors with no health conditions. We take no medications and eat a plant-based diet. When we put our similar (all in range) test scores in the…

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been concerned I might have a medical condition. When looking up specific diseases on the internet, there is usually a site that will state the 10 or so symptoms or…

One of my favorite things about cooler weather is the satisfaction of including more soups in my family meal plans.  I like these one-pot wonders for their flexibility, nutritional value, and large quantities. The USDA’s…

K-State Research and Extension is offering “Dining with Diabetes,” a program designed to boost the health and wellness of Kansans with Type 2 diabetes and help educate their family members, caregivers and others who support…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I just completed a bone density scan that showed that I have osteopenia. My doctor has suggested that I take both vitamin D and calcium. I read your recent column that said…

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 79-year-old man in generally good health. What is not under control is the lower back pain I have been suffering due to disk deterioration. I have been able to control…

Dear Dr. Roach: Our 18-year-old has been exposed to mono. Can you provide some information about this disease, including symptoms, treatment, complications and dangers of exposure to other family members, including toddlers and senior citizens?…

Buyers have one final opportunity to purchase fresh produce and other goods at the Allen County Farmers’ Market. Thursday’s market session is the last one of 2019, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue…

Dear Dr. Roach: I was recently prescribed a CPAP machine for mild-moderate obstructive sleep apnea. I have a history of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and wondered if the pressure of the CPAP might cause the…

Dear Dr. Roach: Frequently, after eating and most often after dinner, I begin to sneeze. The sneezing goes on up to 10 times. It doesn’t seem to matter what I eat or where I am.…