DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother took turmeric every day, after hearing all the hype about it being the new superfood. At his next annual checkup, it was noted that his blood platelets were very low. A month later he died of a stroke. He was 70. After doing some research on turmeric, I read that […]
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Capricorn: relative or peer. Listening and learning what others think and want will help you devise a plan that everyone favors.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Long, 44; Zachary Quinto, 45; Dana Carvey, 67; Dennis Haysbert, 68. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests and circle of friends. Embrace something unique that will give you a different perspective on life and what you can do to accommodate those having trouble. The help you offer will ground you […]
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Risk of hearing loss from acetaminophen is small
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old male with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. During the night I have pain in my thighs and feet. I’ve been taking two extra-strength acetaminophen (Tylenol) nightly for the past year, as my doctors and nurses who give me flu and COVID shots say it is safe to take for pain. One […]
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Sagittarius: Building a safe and convenient place to work, grow and excel will make it easier to reach your dreams.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Willow Shields, 22; Amy Schumer, 41; Heidi Klum, 49; Morgan Freeman, 85. Happy Birthday: Assess your lifestyle and what you enjoy doing. Gather information that will help you acquire and incorporate new skills, experience and knowledge into your everyday routine. By shaking off any uncertainty or negativity you harbor, you’ll […]
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Retired man takes a liking to neighbor across the street
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired. A short while ago, a young couple moved in across the street. A few months later, my husband, who does yardwork for neighbors for extra money, started working in theirs. He never charged them for it, and even after they had the equipment to care for their […]
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Scorpio: Assess the situation and adapt your plans to reach your goal. A unique idea will separate you from the masses and give you the edge you need to excel.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Farrell, 46; Brooke Shields, 57; Tom Berenger, 73; Clint Eastwood, 92. Happy Birthday: Put a plan in place and set off on an adventure. Take the initiative, set high standards and keep the momentum going until you are happy with your progress. Don’t let anything come between you and […]
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Does air bubble in IV cause harm?
DEAR DR. ROACH: A few years ago, when being prepped for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy, I had an IV line inserted into my right arm with a sedative in it. As I waited to pass out, I noticed a large air bubble slowly moving down the IV line toward my arm. I got concerned about […]
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Testing could reveal decadeslong family secret
DEAR ABBY: In my junior year of high school, my girlfriend got pregnant. We married and had a son. Although our marriage was very rocky, two years later we had a daughter. I knew from the beginning she was not my biological child because of her blood type, but I loved her all the same. […]
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Libra: Listen to suggestions and use whatever’s helpful to reach your objective.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Winget, 37; Rory Bushfield, 39; Idina Menzel, 51; Wynonna Judd, 58. Happy Birthday: Check out the possibilities, and start something new and exciting. Let your creativity flourish and your actions display your determination. Show how passionate and willing you are to bring about positive change. Stand tall, do your […]
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Autoimmune diseases often run together
DEAR DR. ROACH: In early November 2021 my son, who is 30, was diagnosed with Addison’s disease and was treated with cortisol. He was doing well on that regimen. In March 2022 his blood sugar went up (300+), and he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. As late as January his blood sugar was normal! […]