MORAN ? It?s what you?d expect in a small gym. Treadmills. Squat rack. Elliptical machine. But 54 Fitness, located in the 500-person town of Moran, still holds remnants of the building?s previous lives. Tile flooring.…

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently read that a large percentage of orthopedic injury to the elderly is directly related to their falling while walking large animals, specifically dogs over 20 pounds.  Can you shed light…

Months of speculation came to an end Tuesday as Allen County Regional Hospital?s Board of Trustees essentially agreed to lease the hospital to Saint Luke?s Health System of Kansas City. A contract has not been…

The secret to a healthier life may lie in the guts of elite athletes. Scientists who studied marathon runners discovered a type of bacteria that flourished in their digestive tracts. These Veillonella bacteria produce a…

Dear Dr. Roach: A friend was given a test to see how long food stayed in her stomach after eating.  She was told that it stayed only a short time before continuing its journey, a…

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 82-year-old woman in good health. I recently had labwork that showed my TSH level is 6.14. I was told that I would need thyroid medicine because eventually I would…

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Doctors tried an electrical cardioversion, but it came back after a few days. She is taking metoprolol and Eliquis. We have read about the…

Dear Dr. Roach: I read your recent column on pulmonary fibrosis. I especially appreciate knowing that there are medications known to slow progression of lung disease, reduce exacerbations and reduce mortality. With a 20-year-old diagnosis…

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband is tired all the time. He functions but frequently has to sit to recoup his energy, even after a shower. He is diabetic and has been for over 10 years.…

Dear Dr. Roach: What is the difference between eccentric LVH and concentric LVH? Which one is more dangerous and needs more attention? My mother was diagnosed with severe eccentric LVH for body surface area with…