Your Good Health: Gallbladder surgery benefits need to be weighed against risks

People who have multiple gallstones and recurrent symptoms are usually recommended for surgery. Without surgery, it is likely ...

I’ve lost sense of taste & smell and it’s destroying my appetite – help!

WHEN it comes to the safety of medicines, it doesn’t get more sensitive than when relating to medication use in pregnancy. So there are worries stemming from the Trump administration’s expected ...

Dr. Roach: Gallbladder surgery benefits need to be weighed against risks

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Gallbladder surgery benefits need to be weighed against risks

I am a soon-to-be 85-year-old healthy woman. I take a statin and baby aspirin (I assume because of my age) and have my ...

Dear Doctor: 85-year-old worried about drawbacks of having ‘simple’ gallbladder surgery

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a soon-to-be 85-year-old healthy woman. I take a statin and baby aspirin (I assume because of my age) and have my gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) under control. I have ...

PCOS doesn’t mean infertility: What’s true, what’s not, and what you can do

PCOS, a common hormonal issue affecting many women, is often surrounded by misconceptions. This article clarifies myths about its rarity, impact on fertility, and pregnancy risks. It emphasizes the ...

What are gallstones: How they may increase the risk of gallbladder cancer

Gallstones, common solid deposits in the gallbladder, often cause no symptoms but can lead to inflammation and, rarely, gallbladder cancer. Chronic in ...