CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Perry, 46; Clay Walker, 46; John Stamos, 52, Bill Clinton, 69. Happy Birthday: Set your plans in motion. Consider making a move or taking a trip. Establish a routine that will help you look and feel your best. It’s up to you to make things happen. Don’t limit your […]
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Cause of bisphosphonate/hair loss link unclear
DEAR DR. ROACH: I took 70 milligrams of alendronate once a week due to the results of my bone mineral density scan performed in April this year. At that time, I was diagnosed with osteopenia. I recently researched the side effects of this drug and decided to discontinue its use. My first symptom of this […]
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New husband’s low-gear sex drive doesn’t thrill wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Sam,” and I have been married three years and have a good relationship. He’s a wonderful father and husband, and I really couldn’t ask for much more. However, there is one thing I just don’t know what to do about. He had a rough divorce from his first wife, who was […]
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Leo: Romance is encouraged
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyler McGill, 28; Andy Samberg, 37; Denis Leary, 58; Robert Redford, 79. Happy Birthday: Knowledge is the key to freedom. Put more time and effort into observation, and you will discover tricks of the trade that will help you advance in your industry. Don’t let anyone push you around or […]
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CT scan and stress test are complementary tests
DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you heard of the 64-slice test for your heart? Would you recommend it instead of a stress test? — D.F. ANSWER: You’re asking about a CT scan of the heart. The use of multiple detectors allows the CT scan to get a very high-resolution picture of the heart very quickly. Modern […]
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Woman with abortion in past is stung by man’s accusation
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, I met a gentleman, and he eventually decided we were “soul mates.” I agreed. Over time, we shared our life stories, good and bad. I confided that I’d had an abortion at the age of 18, which has haunted me all my adult life. Recently he was reciting a chronology […]
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Cancer: Your popularity is growing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mark Salling, 33; Donnie Wahlberg, 46; Sean Penn, 55; Robert De Niro, 72. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests, knowledge and skills, and you will find greater opportunities in your professional life. Set goals that allow you to use what you enjoy doing to bring in cash and raise your standard […]
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Woman fears exposing imperfections
DEAR ABBY: I met an amazing man and have been dating him for about three months. It was almost love at first sight. I say “almost” because I was hesitant to get involved since I am his boss. My problem is, for six years I was in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. My ex […]
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Shingles vaccine can prevent complications
DEAR DR. ROACH: My boyfriend, who is in his 60s, got the recommended shingles shot a couple of years ago. Three weeks ago, he got a very bad case of shingles. It went from the front of his stomach, along the left side, to the middle of his spine. He has huge blisters, a red […]
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Taurus: Don’t let anyone get in your way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cam Gigandet, 33; Steve Carell, 53; Angela Bassett, 57; Madonna, 57. Happy Birthday: You’ll be torn between quantity and quality this year. Remember that both will be important when it comes to getting ahead personally and professionally. Use your intelligence and your creative solutions to dazzle everyone who happens to […]