DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 10-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, I have been taking one tab of amlodipine/valsartan daily with blood pressure readings of 125-135/70-80 mm Hg […]
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Taurus: The opportunity to make your life and relationships better will make a difference personally and professionally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 51; Mariska Hargitay, 61; Gail O’Grady, 62; Richard Dean Anderson, 75. Happy Birthday: Approach opportunity and change with enthusiasm and the intent to make the most of whatever comes your way. Refuse to let uncertainty mess with your mind or cause you to miss out on something that […]
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Periodic phlebotomies required for hemochromatosis patient
DEAR DR. ROACH: When I was diagnosed with hemochromatosis, my doctor explained that a ferritin level of 380 ng/mL was too high. I am a male and would like to know if I need to continue getting phlebotomies. After several phlebotomies in three to four months, my level was 122 ng/mL. Currently, I have a […]
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Sister-in-law’s greetings seem a bite too intimate
DEAR ABBY: I recently realized that my sister-in-law has been kissing my boyfriend on the mouth every time she greets him. We all live in the same town and get together for dinners and events often. I love my SIL and don’t believe she would ever do anything to hurt me or my brother. Our […]
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AI-assisted device produces after-visit summaries full of errors
DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care physician has been using an AI-assisted device during our office visits that transcribes and records our visits. I receive an after-visit summary a few days later that contains minor errors at the least, but they’re often blatant errors. For example, one problem was listed as “vasomotor symptoms due to […]
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Aries: Too much idle time will lead to a disgruntled attitude and arguments.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Beverley Mitchell, 44; Balthazar Getty, 50; Guy Fieri, 57; Diane Lane, 60. Happy Birthday: Stay focused on your goals instead of letting trivial matters distract you. Achieving what you set out to do will impact you and influence those who look up to you. Set high standards, and enjoy the […]
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Sister’s inappropriate fixation has gone on too long
DEAR ABBY: My younger sister and I were close growing up. We didn’t have many friends, but we were always willing to play games and have fun with each other. At one point, my sister said she wanted to marry me when we grew up. I didn’t think much of it because we were still […]
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Family’s obsession with weight creates unneeded stress
DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged slender woman born into a family of women who have always struggled with weight. Ever since I can remember, I have been subjected to nasty jibes and microaggressions regarding my weight. My siblings have always kept a close eye on my waistline for clues that I could be gaining. […]
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Pisces:Your imagination, talent and energy will turn you into a strong contender and the go-to person in your circle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 31; Ashton Eaton, 37; Emma Bunton, 49; Geena Davis, 69. Happy Birthday: Live within your budget. Stay informed and only change what’s necessary. Put your time and energy into learning, not into arguing or ignoring the truth. Set off on a path that helps reduce doubt, overhead and […]
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Couple wonders which vaccinations are necessary for their trip
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I booked a cruise for March with stops in Singapore; Vietnam; Hong Kong; Taipei, Taiwan; and Japan. We are healthy 67 year-old Nevada residents with no medical problems. I’ve checked with my personal physician, our travel agent, and several websites, including the Centers for Disease Control and local health […]