DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 88-year-old male who has been taking tamsulosin twice daily for several years because of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In October 2023, my urologist added finasteride once daily. One year later, in October 2024, I developed extreme tenderness on my left breast that wrapped around my left side. I had […]
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Violence, dishonesty are dark omens for couple’s marriage
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have not had sex for the last four years. I’m not a perfect husband. I have made my share of mistakes — not always telling the truth, texting other women — and she has her share of imperfections as well. She has hit me on more than one occasion. […]
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AAA screening only applies to patients who are at a high risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was offered a low price to get abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. Is it worthwhile? Who should get screened? — K.D. ANSWER: The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body that comes directly off of the heart, goes down through the chest and diaphragm via the aortic hiatus, and […]
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Cancer:Get out and mingle with folks who can offer insight and help you get ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shane Lyons, 37; Molly Ringwald, 57; John Travolta, 71; Yoko Ono, 92. Happy Birthday: Your tunnel vision will carry you to the finish line. Use your ambition, imagination and unique creativity to take your dreams to the next level. Discipline, determination, pride and strong principles will not disappoint you. Networking […]
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Hip and leg pain persist ever since an active trip to France
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2022, I took a trip to France to visit friends and sightsee. My hip/leg pain started after I spent my days walking and climbing stairs in Paris. (I walked 16 miles one day!) I rested during the evening and took ibuprofen before going to bed. I did not stop my activities […]
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Gemini: Generosity is superb if you are careful not to let anyone take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Sheeran, 34; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 44; Billie Joe Armstrong, 53; Denise Richards, 54. Happy Birthday: Take your time, think matters through and refrain from following the crowd or making premature choices based on partial facts and figures. Pay more attention to your health, emotional well-being and relationships with others. Look […]
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Man tries to force social media on his unplugged wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have very different approaches to social media; He’s all in, and I’m all out. I don’t “do” the internet. I don’t have Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat and whatever else people are using these days. I quit using social media five years ago when I realized how much it was […]
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Woman’s poor choices impact health of aging mother
DEAR ABBY: I am a healthy older woman living alone in a building for seniors. I’ve known some of my neighbors most of my life. I consider us like a family. My problem is, my 49-year-old daughter, “Jasmine,” has been a pill addict for the last 20 years. I’ve tried repeatedly to help her. I’ve […]
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Taurus: The ideas you implement will lead to positive change and wow everyone you encounter on your journey.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 35; Elizabeth Olsen, 36; Ice-T, 67; LeVar Burton, 68. Happy Birthday: Prospects look promising this year. Put the investments, contracts and legal matters you encounter to rest, and peace of mind will follow. Personal gains, better health and self-improvement projects will offer positive results and help build a […]
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Aries: Helping others can be gratifying, but you must take time to nurture yourself if you want to maintain a positive attitude.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Riley, 39; Matt Groening, 71; Melissa Manchester, 74; Jane Seymour, 74. Happy Birthday: You are in a better position than you realize. Don’t wait for things to happen; jump in, trust and believe in yourself, and expand your goals. Emotions and money won’t mix well. Look for bargains, use […]