DEAR ABBY: I am involved with a man, “Gerald,” who is an only child and has a difficult relationship with his mother. We bought his mother’s home two years ago because she couldn’t afford it on her own. She had separated from her husband, who is not Gerald’s father. Initially, his mother was going to […]
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Cardiologists avoid prescribing colchicine for heart disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 78-year-old man with a stent and a blockage in one of the arteries to my heart. I am on a low-fat diet and take ramipril for cholesterol. My levels are very good (total cholesterol is 120 mg/dL, HDL is 44 mg/dL, and LDL is 60 mg/dL). However, my C-reactive protein […]
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Church leader lies through his teeth about infidelity
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Silas,” and I have been married for 30 years. He is the deacon and Sunday school teacher at our church. (His brother is the pastor.) Silas had a two-year affair with another woman at work while he continued teaching Sunday school. I have a hard time with this. I will never […]
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Patient with a low heart rate doesn’t necessarily want treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am almost 96 and in good health. In June, I went to see my oncologist for my 10-year follow-up after a left breast mastectomy. The doctor noted that my heart rate was 48 bpm, and she asked if that was normal. I said I had never heard of such a low […]
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Scorpio:Test and research to ensure you know all obscure options that can spare you from facing the consequences.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mila Kunis, 41; Halle Berry, 58; Jackee Harry, 68; Steve Martin, 79. Happy Birthday: When in doubt, delve into research, educational pursuits and questioning experts. Focus on personal growth and what makes you happy. Explore the possibilities, and refuse to let anyone stand in your way. Uncertainty stems from poor […]
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Libra: Learning something new or exposing yourself to an activity or event will motivate you to make new acquaintances and introduce you to something that can augment what you already know or do.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 42; Debi Mazar, 60; John Slattery, 62; Dawnn Lewis, 63. Happy Birthday: Learn as you go. Don’t question your instincts or spend what you don’t have. Set high standards and rules to live by that will encourage gratitude and good health. Respect yourself, and you’ll gain the respect […]
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Libra: Learning something new or exposing yourself to an activity or event will motivate you to make new acquaintances and introduce you to something that can augment what you already know or do.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 42; Debi Mazar, 60; John Slattery, 62; Dawnn Lewis, 63. Happy Birthday: Learn as you go. Don’t question your instincts or spend what you don’t have. Set high standards and rules to live by that will encourage gratitude and good health. Respect yourself, and you’ll gain the respect […]
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Study claims to show an associated cancer risk with tattoos
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve read in several sources that tattoo ink contains known carcinogens and that getting tattooed can cause skin reactions years after. I also read that tattooing can lead to keloids. Recently, I came across a study noting that tattoos were associated with a 21% increased risk of malignant lymphoma. It said that […]
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Woman tired of connecting friends at her own expense
DEAR ABBY: I’m an outgoing person with a lot of friends, but I have begun being “ghosted” after setting up or facilitating an introduction between male and female friends. This has happened more than once when I’m pretty good friends with the guy. I introduce him to a female friend or colleague and encourage their […]
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Longtime girlfriend has never met partner’s son
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for many years and have a partner. “Andy” is a widower whose wife died 20 years ago. We have been a couple for 13 years, although we don’t live together. My son is 30, and his partner is 40. Both have their own families and busy lives. I met […]