DEAR ABBY: A friend I really like has been extremely helpful baby-sitting my 4-month-old son every once in a while. The problem is, she informed me that she rubs his gums and lets him chew on her fingers. I find this gross and strange. Clean fingers or not, I’d prefer she not do this. She […]
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Catholic hospitals value lives of mother and child
DEAR ABBY: You printed a letter from a woman (Nov. 25) whose husband told her while she was pregnant that, if it came to a choice, he would choose the life of the baby over hers. Your response contained a piece of misinformation I would appreciate you correcting for your readers. You asserted that it […]
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PSC is serious diagnosis, requires confirmation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old male. Two years ago, after a routine physical, my bloodwork came back abnormal for liver function, especially the alkaline phosphatase. Prior to this, my bloodwork numbers were normal. Since then, I have had liver ultrasounds, an MRI and even a liver biopsy. They showed some slight inflammation of […]
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Sagittarius: Abide by rules and regulations
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 35; Laila Ali, 38; Tiger Woods, 40; Matt Lauer, 58. Happy Birthday: Don’t let anything stand in your way. Recognize opportunities and make a point to forge into the future with confidence and brute force. It’s up to you to make thing happen, so don’t waste time waiting […]
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B vitamins in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife of 59 years has a number of health issues, of which the most devastating is Alzheimer’s disease. This year she was selected to participate in the study of a new investigational drug. She has been receiving a monthly injection of B-12 for a number of years. During the screening process, […]
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Scorpio: Stake your position firmly
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Brie, 33; Jude Law, 43; Patricia Clarkson, 56; Ted Danson, 68. Happy Birthday: Use your creative imagination to bring about opportunities this year, and you will discover possibilities and goals that are within your reach. Your ability to pull things together and turn a little into a lot will […]
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Mom worries that kids get attention only for their looks
DEAR ABBY: All children are beautiful to their parents. My three children are of mixed race and get a lot of attention because of it. The boys are aloof about random compliments they receive from strangers. However, I’m worried about the pressure it may put on my daughter to be “pretty.” I care more about […]
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Libra: Take time to consider the past year
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sienna Miller, 34; John Legend, 37; Seth Meyers, 42; Denzel Washington, 61. Happy Birthday: It’s time to bring about change, but before you get started, clear up unfinished business. Impulsiveness brought on by pressure must be avoided. Set your own pace and develop and strategize to your liking. Realize that […]
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IBS can be frustratingly difficult to treat
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female in good health. I am 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weigh 125 pounds. I exercise regularly and eat a varied, healthy diet. For some years now, I have had what I consider too many bowel movements every day. I have complained to my doctor at my […]
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Young couple needs a break to see if they fit together
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 20-year-old college student. I have never dated anyone besides my current boyfriend, “Cody.” He’s my first-ever boyfriend. I met him in high school, but we ran into each other in college and quickly began a relationship. We’re now into our third year together. We have professed our love for each other. […]