Dear Pharmacist, Recently I saw a major network news program about researchers looking for drugs to prevent Alzheimer’s. The doctors interviewed didn’t mention diet and exercise. Both my parents had dementia. I’m scared of it happening to me. –A.F., Chicago, Illinois
"Dear Pharmacist,Two of my relatives have pancreatic cancer, and I’m worried sick for myself. No symptoms yet, but is there anything I can share with them, or take myself?" --D.T., Sacramento,…
"Dear Pharmacist, What are popular medications, and their natural counterparts?" --A.T., Dallas, Texas Answer: This is a great question, and there’s a lot of different things that come to mind. For…
Dear Pharmacist, What are the most often used medications, and their natural counterparts? –A.T., Dallas, Texas
Dear Pharmacist, Everyone in my family gets sick, what can I do to help myself? –K.B., San Antonio, Texas
"Dear Pharmacist,I’m frustrated and happy at the same time because last week you taught me about a blood test called “leptin” and how it relates obesity. I’ve been the same weight…
Dear Pharmacist, I’m frustrated and happy at the same time because last week you taught me about a blood test called “leptin” and how it relates obesity. I’ve been the same weight for 5 years and can’t lose anything, yet I eat very little. Please share more. –A.S., Gainesville, Florida
Dear Readers, Here are some interesting new items that became available for 2013 in the United States. My column is printed in various languages so I apologize that I’ve only listed…
Dear Pharmacist, I’m taking a prescription drug version of fish oils for my heart and cholesterol. I want a plant-derived option because I’m a vegetarian, plus I get “fish burp.” Are there plant-derived essential fatty acids, or do you have to get it from fish? –H.B., Plano, Texas
"Dear PharmacistI take a water pill (diuretic) for blood pressure. Now, I have to take Boniva for osteopenia. Is there a connection? What’s next for me? I’ve read you for years…
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