DEAR ABBY: I’m 16 and just got my first job working in food services. I have been working here for about two months, and have grown close with my co-worker “Samantha” and my boss. Samantha quit suddenly a few days ago. Today she told me our boss had told her he had strong feelings for […]
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Scorpio: Put your talents to good use
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 46; Tim McGraw, 48; Joanna Lumley, 69; Judy Collins, 76. Happy Birthday: Broaden your horizons. Look outside your area for opportunities. Expand your awareness, knowledge and experience. Learn from watching others and embrace opportunities to use your skills in new and exciting ways. Make positive personal alterations that […]
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Can stem cells help treat copd?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife has COPD. She is not coping very well. Her doctors are treating her with the standard medications. She has heard about an experimental treatment where they take her stem cells and make them into something that is inhaled. Can you tell me if you have heard about this treatment, and […]
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Speedy diagnosis is essential for treatment of lyme disease
DEAR ABBY: May is Lyme disease awareness month. I’m a longtime Canadian reader who has suffered from it for many years. More than 300,000 people are infected by this tick-borne illness every year, yet people know little about it.If someone doesn’t recognize the symptoms and seek treatment immediately, Lyme disease becomes chronic and debilitating. For […]
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Sagittarius: Stick close to home
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kunal Nayyar, 34; Dianna Agron, 29; Kirsten Dunst, 33; Johnny Galecki, 40. Happy Birthday: Put your talents to good use. Hone your skills and implement what you have to offer with enthusiasm. The way you approach others and your ability to be a team player will have an affect on […]
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Life of contentment doesn’t seem normal by comparison
DEAR ABBY: I’m 45, employed and earning plenty of money. I’m in a great relationship, my kids and grandkids are healthy and happy, and my parents are alive and well. I enjoy the small things in life, fishing, reading, the beach, mini vacations, bowling, etc. I raise funds to feed the homeless. So what’s my […]
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What is a healthy room temperature?
DEAR DR. ROACH: The senior center in my community is kept at a temperature that I and many other seniors find too cool for our comfort. After two hours of playing Scrabble or watching a film, we feel chilled to the bone. We have complained many times to the management, with no change. Recently, I […]
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Density of breast tissue may present added risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a screening mammogram, and received a letter from my doctor saying the results were normal. However, I also received a letter from the radiology department saying my breast tissue is dense, which “can make it harder to evaluate the results and also may be associated with an increased risk […]
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Mom with secret addiction is playing dangerous game
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 17-year-old girl and I caught my mom sniffing nail polish remover. She obviously doesn’t want me to know because she tries to hide it. I don’t know what to do. I don’t know why she would want to do this. It’s something people MY age would do. I know better than […]
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Taurus: Stay within your budget
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 45; Uma Thurman, 45; Michelle Pfeiffer, 57; Jerry Seinfeld, 61 Happy Birthday: Don’t overlook what others do to help you out. Give credit where credit is due, and you will get the same in return. Socializing, networking and sharing your ideas and plans with people with similar interests […]