DEAR ABBY: My younger sister, “Fern,” gave birth to a son three months ago. Since she returned to work, it seems like all she does is dump her baby, “Ricky,” on others so she can sleep with her special someone. I watched Ricky a couple of times while they ran errands, even though they have […]
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Case of dementia erases past trauma from memory
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother-in-law (age 78) recently developed dementia. Everything after the age of about 20 is gone for him, and he lives in the past, though he does still connect with my sister. For some time now, he has taken a psychopharmaceutical (Zoloft) for PTSD, stemming from earlier experiences. My question is, what […]
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Man bites off more than he can chew with comments
DEAR ABBY: Every year my girlfriend and I take each other out for dinner on our birthdays and bring a gift. This year, even though I am currently experiencing financial hardship, I bought her a gift and offered her dinner. At the restaurant, she ordered the largest portion of what she wanted. She stated it’s […]
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Pap smear returns with unsatisfactory results
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 59-year-old female in good health, except for my rheumatoid arthritis, which is controlled with a prescription of methotrexate. My question pertains to Pap smears. My OB-GYN says that guidelines indicate Pap smears are to be done every three years, unless there is a complication. My most recent one, last […]
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Pap smear returns with unsatisfactory results
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 59-year-old female in good health, except for my rheumatoid arthritis, which is controlled with a prescription of methotrexate. My question pertains to Pap smears. My OB-GYN says that guidelines indicate Pap smears are to be done every three years, unless there is a complication. My most recent one, last […]
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Scorpio: A change of heart will help you let go of what’s no longer working for you. Embrace new beginnings.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Idris Elba, 50; Rosie Perez, 58; Jane Curtin, 75; Swoosie Kurtz, 78. Happy Birthday: Push forward with enthusiasm. Be the life of the party and the one with all the suggestions. Use your strengths, work on your weaknesses and strive to maintain balance. Select the key players in your life […]
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Libra: Size up situations, and look for alternative ways to get what you want. Offering incentives will help ward off hard feelings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Graham, 33; Rose McGowan, 49; Michael Keaton, 71; Raquel Welch, 82. Happy Birthday: Accommodate, and let go of unwanted emotional baggage. Declutter your house and simplify your life. Put your energy where it can do some good. Think with your head, not your heart, and you’ll know how to […]
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Praluent injections significantly decrease LDL level
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male diagnosed about 15 years ago with mild coronary artery disease, with some blockages in my peripheral arteries. I was taking the maximum recommended dosage of pravastatin to maintain a low cholesterol, but I experienced complete ruptures of both Achilles tendons. These incidences occurred five years apart, but […]
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Husband isn’t shy about critiquing wife’s flaws
DEAR ABBY: My husband often points out my flaws and shortcomings. For 20 years now, while I try to make changes, I find myself in the same place on most issues. He’s increasingly impatient with me, and I get a daily rundown of what I should or could have done better. I don’t want to […]
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Praluent injections significantly decrease LDL level
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male diagnosed about 15 years ago with mild coronary artery disease, with some blockages in my peripheral arteries. I was taking the maximum recommended dosage of pravastatin to maintain a low cholesterol, but I experienced complete ruptures of both Achilles tendons. These incidences occurred five years apart, but […]