DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old with O-negative blood type. When I was 40, the Red Cross notified me that antibodies of hepatitis C had been detected in my blood and they would no longer accept blood donations from me. Following this discovery, I was lucky to enroll in a two-year study at my […]
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Pisces: Pay attention to detail and make changes if necessary. Don’t let someone confuse you with information that isn’t verified.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: David Alvarez, 28; Holly Valance, 39; Frances Fisher, 70; Eric Burdon, 81. Happy Birthday: Your intuition will encourage you to follow through with the changes you want to incorporate into your everyday routine. A chance to get ahead or find new outlets for your skills, experience and knowledge will help […]
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Is lung cancer lurking in your clothes dryer?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I heard that air fresheners and fabric softener sheets may cause lung cancer. Is this true? — P.G. ANSWER: What is true is that these products release volatile organic compounds, according to a 2011 study. VOCs encompass a large group of chemicals, some of which will increase the risk of cancer if […]
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Choosing the best blood pressure drug depends on the patient
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m trying to find the best high blood pressure drug with the least side effects for a Hispanic male, 77 years old, with swollen ankles at the end of the day and readings of 160/76 with a pulse of 64. Of all the drugs in the market for treating high blood pressure, […]
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Aquarius: Be thoughtful and understanding when dealing with others. Look for subtle ways to improve how you do your job or handle daily duties.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Missy Franklin, 27; Kenan Thompson, 44; Bono, 62; Donovan, 76. Happy Birthday: Use your resources to your advantage. Dedicate some time to reflect on the type of life you want to live. Express your desire to strive for balance and equality to ensure you spend as much time enjoying life […]
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Couple reconnects but can’t rekindle the past they had
DEAR ABBY: I met a man, “Gabe,” 30 years ago. We had a very good time together. We dated some and even traveled occasionally. I liked him a lot but, when we met, I was divorced and looking for marriage. He was not. I moved for my job, and met and married someone else. Gabe […]
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PTSD triggers can include medical trauma
DEAR DR. ROACH: I work with a group for people with a type of cancer resistant to chemo or radiation, and many of the members have had to have numerous, life-altering surgeries, including amputations. A member asked whether others had symptoms of PTSD and said two therapists told her that PTSD could not be caused […]
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Capricorn: A change at home will be welcome but costly. Put your plans and budget in place before you begin.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steve Yzerman, 57; John Corbett, 61; Billy Joel, 73; Candice Bergen, 76. Happy Birthday: Give yourself plenty of time to figure out what you want to achieve this year and how best to initiate your plans. Listen to the voice of reason and those offering wisdom and experience. An untimely […]
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Couple’s honeymoon plan draws unwanted feedback
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Rowan,” and I are getting married this year. It is my second marriage and his first. Rowan has a young son I’ll call “Sean” from a previous relationship. I have a good relationship with Sean, and expressed to Rowan that I’d love to include Sean on our honeymoon, so we can […]
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Daughter tired of hearing question about late mother
DEAR ABBY: Last year my mother passed away after a 15-year battle with lung cancer. When I tell people she died, I am not bothered if they ask what she died from. However, more often than not, when they learn she died of lung cancer, they proceed to ask me if she ever smoked. It’s […]