Monica Robins

Fall brings a flood of Medicare paperwork, and most of it is easy to skim past. One document deserves a closer look because it could be the one that saves

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham in July put a spotlight on a condition most people have never heard of, but cardiac surgeons say they’re seeing increasingly: aortic dissection.

A viewer named John recently emailed with a problem that may sound familiar. He and his wife kept getting medical bills for small amounts – often under $10 – for

Dear Monica,

Spring is a season of fresh starts – and this year, it’s arriving alongside a wave of health news that touches everything from what’s in your home to new frontiers

March came in with a cascade of health headlines that touched virtually every stage of life – from the youngest hearts to the aging brain, and from the medicine cabinet

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Hi Monica, Why is it important that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring doctors to notify women if they have dense breast tissue? Regina Hi Regina In 2015, Ohio became the 20th state to pass dense breast notification legislation to…

Hello Monica Please help me locate info I briefly saw on one of your recent reports. It was related to mental health assistance, particularly for teens using robotic contact through smart phone connection. I so appreciate your time. Connie Hi Connie,…

Dear Monica, I heard you interviewed the doctor who did the surgery on Nick Chubb’s knee. Can you explain the surgical advances he used and how it’s possible Chubb was able to squat 500-plus pounds a few months afterward? It was the season-ending hit…

Dear Monica, I heard there’s a rise in parvovirus cases in people. Can I get this virus from or give it to my dog? It is not the same as the parvovirus that infects dogs and it’s not possible for you or your dog to give it to each other. The Centers…