CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elle Fanning, 24; Kristen Stewart, 32; Leighton Meester, 36; Dennis Quaid, 68. Happy Birthday: Take your time, work alone and be secretive. Put everything in place before executing your plans. Precision and detail are critical factors concerning your success. Use your intelligence, and stick to the basics. A simple, straightforward […]
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Aging dog’s care becomes obstacle in relationship
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a seven-year relationship with a beautiful woman I love and would do anything in the world for. I feel she would do the same for me. She has a dog, “Preston,” who she loves and who has been with her since puppyhood. At 16, Preston is failing badly and is on […]
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What’s the prognosis for ‘microvascular disease’?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old active male taking only thyroxine. I have no known health issues. In November 2021, I experienced a migraine with aura and have a slight vision loss in my right eye. After seeing an eye doctor, a retinal specialist and a primary care doctor, the only thing I am […]
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Gemini: Getting involved with anyone who is unrealistic will be taxing. Refuse to let your emotions lead you down a rabbit hole.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 41; Sung Kang, 50; Patricia Arquette, 54; Robin Wright, 56. Happy Birthday: Visualize change before heading in a new direction. Have patience, and wait to see what others plan to do before you barrel ahead on your own. Keeping the peace and maintaining a standard of living will […]
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Sparks still flying when couple reconnect
DEAR ABBY: I reconnected with an old flame, “Ollie,” eight years ago. We would see each other and catch up during a weekly event he hosted. We’re both married with kids. We kept it non-physical but connected emotionally. We chatted every day and confessed our attraction to each other while still not engaging in anything […]
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Rh factor can complicate pregnancy for Mom and baby
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is Rh negative, and I am Rh positive. Our baby (fetus) is positive. I am worried about my wife and my baby. Is this dangerous? What can be done? This is her second pregnancy. — H.D. ANSWER: Blood types are complicated. A simple version that’s familiar is the A, B […]
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Gay man wishes he had straight male friends
DEAR ABBY: I am a 47-year-old gay man. I’m well-educated, but there’s something I can’t figure out. Why do straight guys NOT want to be friends? I never hit on them, I enjoy a lot of the same pastimes like games, working on cars, etc. I want to be transparent, but when I tell them […]
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Taurus: Ignoring problems will lead to assumptions. Be assertive, and get to the bottom of any situation that can hurt your status or reputation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 58; Jackie Chan, 68; John Oates, 73; Francis Ford Coppola, 83. Happy Birthday: An energetic approach to life, love and happiness will take you on a journey you won’t want to miss this year. Press forward with your plans, and engage in anything that offers insight into something […]
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Is it or isn’t it cancer?
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2015, I was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm, essential thrombocythemia. My question is simple: Is it cancer or not? There seems to be a fundamental disagreement between my oncologist and my hematologist about the “c” label. Not that it makes any difference treatment-wise, but I would like clarification. — L.F.F. ANSWER: […]
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Friend traumatized after woman’s shocking murder
DEAR ABBY: A dear friend I have known since we were children was murdered. She was lovely in every way, and I am bereft. I cannot process my grief over her untimely passing because it was accompanied by such trauma. Images of her murder flash through my mind, especially at night while I’m trying to […]