Dear Doctors: I’d like information about meniscus tears. I am a 59-year-old active woman, and I just tore my meniscus in two places. I also have osteoarthritis. I'm told that surgery is no longer reco... more

Dear Doctors: I am a 57-year-old man, and ever since the pandemic started, I have had trouble getting enough sleep. I sometimes use a sleep medication, and it has been helpful. But I've been reading t... more

Dear Doctors: I have noticed recent advertisements for ashwagandha, which is supposed to be useful for stress management. I am looking for guidance on this supplement, including whether it works and i... more

Dear Doctors: We recently relocated for my husband's job. It's hotter here and a lot more humid than our previous home. All three of our children, including the baby, are suddenly dealing with heat ra... more

Dear Doctors: I have seen my doctor and gynecologist for pain in my groin area that gets worse when I'm sitting or if I squat. It worsens at the end of the day. I'm told it could be pudendal neuralgia... more

Dear Doctors: I am 65 years old, and I have never been to a cardiologist. I am concerned about heart disease and the possibility that I may have blocked arteries. I would like to know what screenings ... more

Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters column. We're getting closer to autumn, but in much of the country, heat waves continue. Please be sure to take precautions. Drink enough w... more

Dear Doctors: I would like to know about the new COVID-19 variant called Eris. Will there be a new booster for it? Also, I read that you'll get better immune response if you get all of your COVID shot... more

Dear Doctors: I was surprised to read that there have been several cases of locally acquired malaria diagnosed near my home in Florida. I didn't realize that we still have malaria in the United States... more

Dear Doctors: My wife's insurance company is suggesting that she get a hearing test. She is only 51, and her hearing is fine. Does she really need to get this screening?... more

Dear Doctors: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise -- especially swimming -- can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to tr... more

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus edition of our monthly letters column. Our mailboxes are overflowing, so we'll get right down to business.... more

Dear Doctors: I had a scare exercising on a hot day. I got a terrible headache, my skin got clammy and I felt really weak. I was sure I was going to faint. I had to get into a cool bath to start feeli... more