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Dear Dr. Roach: I have been reading and hearing that alcohol is now suspect in causing breast cancer.

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you reported using 鈥渢he standard risk calculator鈥� to determine that a person has a risk of heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years of 鈥�6.8 per cent.

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote: 鈥渘early everyone can reduce their heart disease risk by having a diet with very little meat but high in vegetables, legumes and nuts, along with whole grains and fruits.

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband has been on metoprolol for about eight years. He was prescribed that medication right after he had a stent put in due to a clogged heart vessel. He is doing very well. His recent stress test was normal.

Dear Dr. Roach: I quit smoking about six months ago and was able to resist the temptation to smoke again because I took up vaping immediately afterward.

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, a reader questioned the advice of their doctor to use Vaseline rather than an antibiotic ointment on a surgical incision following removal of skin cancer.

Dr. Roach Writes: If you haven鈥檛 had your influenza vaccine yet, it's time to think about it.

Dear Dr. Roach: Our 18-year-old has been exposed to mono. Can you provide some information about this disease, including symptoms, treatment, complications and dangers of exposure to other family members, including toddlers and senior citizens? F.J.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am writing to you about an orthopedic problem for which I hope you can suggest a treatment. Apparently, not having my bike saddle high enough has caused pain in the right side of my right knee.

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently had an episode of food poisoning with vomiting and diarrhea. It lasted four hours. I live alone. I鈥檓 84, and in good health except for chronic atrial fibrillation and well-controlled high blood pressure.