DEAR DR. ROACH: After a stomach probe two years ago, I was told that I have mesenteric panniculitis. I know it’s inflammation of the stomach lining and that there’s no known cause of it. So, what can I do for it? Are there special foods I should eat or stay away from? I wasn’t given […]
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Boy's animal treatment
DEAR ABBY: My 3-year-old grandson hurts animals. He’s intelligent and articulate. He understands many concepts about all kinds of things. Frankly, I’m scared. It’s because he is so intelligent and high-functioning. I feel he should have more empathy than he does. He has been doing this off and on for the last couple of years. […]
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Cancer: Take a step back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Idris Elba, 46; Rosie Perez, 54; Jane Curtin, 71; Swoosie Kurtz, 74. Happy Birthday: Set your sights on bringing about changes that will help you eliminate the negativity in your life, as well as the people and situations that bring you down and hold you back. How you handle others […]
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'Boys Club' culture
DEAR ABBY: My fiance is in a group chat with a dozen of his friends. They are all professional men in their 30s with families. They regularly send each other pornographic images. This includes the group “icon,” which appears to be a solicited picture of a woman’s behind with the group name written on it […]
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Hot flashes for years
DEAR DR. ROACH: I started going through natural menopause in my late 50s. I will be 65 in September. Should I still be having hot flashes? — B.G. ANSWER: Unfortunately, some women (perhaps 25 percent) will continue to have hot flashes 15 years out from the start of menopause. There are many treatments for hot […]
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Gemini: Focus on yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Graham, 29; Rose McGowan, 45; Michael Keaton, 67; Raquel Welch, 78. Happy Birthday: Learn from mistakes and move forward with confidence. You have plenty to gain by being a participant. Greater involvement in groups and organizations that have something to offer will encourage you to use your skills diversely. […]
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Taurus: Help children, seniors
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Whitney Cummings, 36; Beyonce Knowles, 37; Wes Bentley, 40; Drew Pinsky, 60. Happy Birthday: It’s time to bring about the changes you’ve been contemplating the past couple of years. You are heading into a growth period that leads to greater opportunities. How you handle what’s available will make a difference […]
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Importance of BP numbers
DEAR DR. ROACH: Decades ago, I served in the Marines and was wounded in action in the Korean War. While recuperating in the naval hospital, I was told by several doctors that the more important reading of blood pressure (which they took frequently) was the bottom number. Now I am told by my doctors at […]
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Retiree's travel options
DEAR ABBY: The wife of “Headed for the Open Road” (June 25) will never forgive herself if she doesn’t accompany her newly retired husband on his open-road adventures. After working for 40 years and retiring from my third job, my life partner and I went everywhere and did everything together. Three and a half months […]
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Aries: Keep the peace
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rita Volk, 28; Shaun White, 32; Omi, 32; Garrett Hedlund, 34. Happy Birthday: Breathe deeply and set out on a life journey. The sky is the limit if you are receptive to change. Use your imagination and consider what will make you happy; bring out the best in yourself. Traveling, […]