DEAR ABBY: I got married to a wonderful guy 14 years ago, but after a year of marriage, our children (his 10-year-old and my 12- and 13-year-olds) couldn’t stand one another and caused a lot of problems. I was brokenhearted when he gave me divorce papers. I moved out but continued to date him without […]
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Libra: Don’t let anyone get between you and what you want
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Catherine Zeta-Jones, 51; Will Smith, 52; Michael Douglas, 76; Barbara Walters, 91. Happy Birthday: Push yourself to the next level. Put the past behind you, and take on a schedule that will help you gain momentum. Stay focused on what’s important, and use your intelligence, charm and forceful persuasion to […]
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Could shingles vaccine have caused a spike in CA-125?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a history of cancer with an elevated CA-125 level. Recently I had a shingles shot and soon thereafter, my CA-125 level was high. An extensive workup showed up nothing significant, and a repeat CA-125 level was back down to normal. Could the shingles shot have elevated my CA-125 level? — […]
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Virgo: Add some variety into your routine
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Spencer Treat Clark, 33; Erin Chambers, 41; Nia Vardalos, 58; Kevin Sorbo, 62. Happy Birthday: Put your house in order. Take care of situations that are slowing you down. Make changes that will encourage greater financial growth. Pay more attention to what’s going on around you and how well you […]
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Capricorn: Use past experience to help you in the present
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hilary Duff, 33; Ranbir Kapoor, 38; Mira Sorvino, 53; Janeane Garofalo, 56. Happy Birthday: Concise action is essential. Pondering over what to do or how to react will leave room for outside interference. Stay focused on personal gain, strength and taking care of yourself. Anything less than striving for perfection […]
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Mom makes snide remarks about new boyfriend’s weight
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 35-year-old single mom. I’ve dated a few people over the last seven years, but none of them wanted to commit. Several months ago, I started seeing “Joey,” a friend of a couple of years. He’s sweet, respectful, hardworking, and he helps me whenever I need it. Joey is on the heavy […]
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Very high triglycerides may need a step up from OTC fish oil
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently saw an ad on TV for Vascepa. It seems to be a drug for lowering triglycerides. I did some additional research and found that it also works as an anti-inflammatory. My triglycerides on my last bloodwork were 160. Would this drug be of benefit for me? Some say it’s merely […]
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Transgender playmate poses a challenge to girl’s grandma
DEAR ABBY: My 7-year-old granddaughter, “Leyla,” has a playmate who is a transgender girl. My fear is that she may find out the truth and feel betrayed by her playmate as well as me. Should I explain it to her? It doesn’t matter to me that her friend is transgender because I have always believed […]
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Leo: Stay connected with people you enjoy working alongside
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 42; Jason Alexander, 61; Bruce Springsteen, 71; Mary Kay Place, 73. Happy Birthday: Deal with unfinished business, and take advantage of opportunities heading your way. It’s up to you to put an end to the perpetual uncertainty that has been tampering with your ability to get things done. […]
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Identifying triggers for migraine
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it true that fructose is a trigger for migraines? — L.J.S. ANSWER: Migraine headaches are a form of episodic headache, often associated with nausea, as well as sensitivity to light and sound. There are many subtypes of migraine, including migraine without headache, and any given person may identify his or her […]