DEAR ABBY: My younger brother, “Paul,” is 40 and in a rut. He became friends with a friend of mine, “Mitch,” whom I met in college. Paul also became good friends with Mitch’s wife, “Iris.” After a year of close friendship, my brother made a pass at Mitch’s wife during a BBQ. He was promptly […]
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Weeding out which ads for diabetes are worth looking at
DEAR DR. ROACH: Every time I get on my phone, there are a ton of ads on how to cure Type 2 diabetes. Are any of them worth looking at? — F.N. ANSWER: If the ads are for comprehensive diet and exercise programs with education provided by a diabetes educator and a registered dietician (combined […]
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Leo: Learn from your mistakes and let go of who and what holds you back.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 47; Chris Rock, 60; Garth Brooks, 63; James Spader, 65. Happy Birthday: Opportunities are a heartbeat away if you take the initiative and go after your goals. Everything, from home improvements to friendships and fitness, is favored if you are adamant. Be open to suggestions, but fine-tune whatever […]
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Fatigue and tingling persist amid treatment for anemia
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the intrinsic factor antibodies were negative. I received daily B12 injections for six days, and now I’m on them once a month. I’m also taking […]
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Friendship with co-worker fades as aspirations diverge
DEAR ABBY: I had a close friendship with a co-worker. We used to have lunch together and shared many personal and intimate stories. We were the two work newbies, even though I started six months before he did. He has adapted well in the work environment, but I’m still struggling with different personalities and communication […]
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Cancer: Work diligently to upgrade your skills and stay on top of what’s trending.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 59; Axl Rose, 63; Kathy Najimy, 68; Tom Brokaw, 85. Happy Birthday: Size up situations and strive to make life better for you and those you love. Put your heart and soul into providing a safe and meaningful lifestyle by only making necessary changes. Less is more, and […]
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Gemini: Get the lowdown and research before you participate in something foreign to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 38; Michael Sheen, 56; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 63; Barbara Hershey, 77. Happy Birthday: Test the water before you take a leap of faith. Planning and nurturing are necessary when dealing with winning or losing. Don’t deny yourself the things you need or love. Adjust expectations each step of […]
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Two decades have not healed painful breach in relationship
DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I developed psychosis with a personality change. I did things I’m ashamed of. I had an affair, remarried and moved out of the country, leaving my 13-year-old daughter with my ex-husband. I snapped out of it 15 years ago with the help of a good psychiatrist and excellent medication. I […]
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Follow-up biopsies help confirm healing for celiac disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been diagnosed with silent celiac disease at the late age of 62, but I probably had it for decades. (It may have led to my serious osteoporosis.) A biopsy revealed totally flattened villi. I am gluten-free and will be getting celiac-antibody, nutrient, and other regular lab work from now on. But […]
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Woman’s surprise revelation is bewildering to relative
DEAR ABBY: I received a Facebook message from my first cousin. In it, she apologized for not communicating for the past 10 months. It ended with, “Send me your address so I can send you a birth announcement.” Abby, I wasn’t even aware that she had been pregnant. I contacted her father, who said the […]