CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Toni Collette, 46; Jenny McCarthy, 46; Anthony Kiedis, 56; Lyle Lovett, 61. Happy Birthday: Stay centered. A steady pace and a nonchalant attitude will help you channel your energy in a constructive manner that will help you build an environment that suits you. Let go of the past, and don’t […]
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Concern over woman's health grows to the point of action
DEAR ABBY: I have a co-worker I work closely with. Almost every day I hear her throwing up in the bathroom. It happens like clockwork. It’s gotten to the point where I’m extremely concerned. Although it has been going on for years, it seems to have gotten worse. I don’t feel comfortable enough to bring […]
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Scorpio: Pay attention to details
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Chatwin, 36; Mike O’Malley, 52; Dermot Mulroney, 55; Brian Doyle-Murray, 73. Happy Birthday: Be cautious when dealing with others. If you are insensitive or you overreact, it will cause a ruckus in your relationships with others. Aim for consistency, offering helpful suggestions and steering clear of any sort of […]
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Best friend's loyalty may be shifting in middle school drama
DEAR ABBY: I’m in middle school. “Jill” has been my best friend for 11 years. She has always been shy, while I am outgoing. Recently, she has been hanging out with the class “ho,” “Kelly,” and I’m being more and more left out. Kelly is turning Jill into a slut, too. Jill isn’t excited to […]
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Benefits and risks of donating a kidney
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a female, mid-50s in very good health. I’m considering donating a kidney to a friend’s adult son, who has been on dialysis for several months. I’ve read quite a bit about it, but can you give me your concerns as if I were your good friend? I understand that any […]
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One-in-a-million disease pits white blood cells against organs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old male and have been in excellent health. My vital signs all are normal, my heart function is normal, MRI of my brain and a full-body X-ray of my bones are normal, but a CT scan of my abdomen showed organs with “fuzzy” material around the exterior. I recently […]
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Man says he wants divorce, but doesn't leave the house
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We’ve had our share of ups and downs, but always managed to work our way through them. Last year, he decided he no longer wanted to be married, saying the last 20 years “were not all that pleasant” and “we have never really […]
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Libra: Stand up for your rights
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Morrison, 40; Gavin Rossdale, 53; Harry Hamlin, 67; Henry Winkler, 73. Happy Birthday: Dreams can lead to reality. Set your sights high; make plans that will help you achieve your goals. Let your imagination lead the way and your ideas will flow. A creative direction will gain intensity as […]
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Virgo: Set the stage and take control
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 38; Gabrielle Union, 46; Winona Ryder, 47; Richard Dreyfuss, 71. Happy Birthday: Explore your creative ideas this year. Put greater emphasis on the things you enjoy doing most. Whether you want to rebuild or restructure your life or your direction, start or expand your family or learn something […]
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Chronic pain management is a complex issue
DEAR DR. ROACH: The letter from the person taking tramadol for 10 years hit a nerve. Your answer prompted me to write. My 63-year-old husband has been on painkillers since 1994, when he tore his ligaments around L-5/S-1. He had back surgeries in 2002 (fusion and hardware), 2005 (remove hardware that was bothering him) and […]