DEAR ABBY: My best friend (since we were babies) and I are having a disagreement. She had two kids when she was 16 and 17 who are now in their early 20s. One of them still lives rent-free under her roof. My friend struggled her whole life but got a college degree, bought a house […]
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Cancer: Don’t give in to someone enticing you to indulge in something you shouldn’t
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abigail Breslin, 25; Sarah Michelle Gellar, 44; Adrien Brody, 48; Brad Garrett, 61. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination, and you’ll figure out a way to make the most out of any situation you face this year. The deeper you dig, the more you will discover that will help you get […]
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Bladder leaks continuously after hip replacement surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male, 83, and my bladder leaks continuously since I had a hip replacement surgery. The surgeon used a catheter during the surgery, and when it was first removed, I could not urinate. I went home with a new Foley catheter. Five days later, it was removed, and I have […]
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Gemini: Expect someone who has ulterior motives to mislead you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Allison Williams, 33; Lorenzo Cain, 35; Rick Schroder, 51; Jaymz Bee, 58. Happy Birthday: Stay focused and be receptive to possibilities. When one door closes, another will open. Learn to go with the flow, and you will find it easy to get ahead. A steady pace forward will make a […]
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Man’s tattoos draw fire from disapproving wife
DEAR ABBY: My tattoos are destroying my marriage, and I just don’t understand why. I’m a 56-year-old elementary art teacher and the father of three grown children. Since I was young, I have loved the artistic expression of tattoos, and I ALWAYS envisioned having them, lots of them. It had been about 10 years since […]
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Will a return to normal include weak immune systems?
DEAR DR. ROACH: With all the masks, hand-washing, sanitizing and social distancing, will we all have weak immune systems when life goes back to normal? — J.D.H. ANSWER: No. The immune system remembers pathogens for life, and constant exposure to germs is not necessary for the immune system to function correctly. The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests […]
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Taurus: Hesitation will be your downfall
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pick up the pace. You have plenty to do if you want to reach your expectations. Set goals, deadlines and plans in motion, and draw on those who can offer information, assistance and emotional support. Don’t give up when all that’s required is discipline, hard work and dedication. […]
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DNA tests make racial heritage undeniable
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband was the product of an extramarital, interracial relationship. Both of the parents who raised him are white, and he has always denied he was biracial despite the obvious physical characteristics that say otherwise. Our two beautiful teenage children were raised to believe they are white. We recently took ancestry tests, and […]
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How to determine if a UTI is new or just recurring
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a problem with chronic urine infections. I am 78 years old, and suffer often from it. I frequently go to the bathroom five or six times during the night and feel pressure under my stomach. My doctor suggested a biopsy and found blood in my urine, which was later tested […]
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Aries: If change is what you want, it’s up to you to make it happen
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 27; Claire Danes, 42; Jennifer Esposito, 48; Ed O’Neill, 75. Happy Birthday: Consider what you want, and move full steam ahead. Connect with people who can help you bring about positive changes. Be brave, speak up and take action. Find your passion and do your best to make […]