DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter is in her 30s and has been experiencing infertility for several years. She and her husband have been tested, and the issue is her egg quality. She has had several rounds of in vitro fertilization with no success. At age 19, she was prescribed Accutane for her acne. She had […]
Advice
Taurus: Do your own thing and allow others the same privilege.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 35; Lana Parrilla, 47; Jason Bonham, 58; Forest Whitaker, 63. Happy Birthday: Listen, learn, pay attention and do your best to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Work to lower stress by eliminating people and pastimes that increase your stress level instead of helping you enjoy life. Stop talking; start […]
Readers respond about ‘host out’
DEAR ABBY: I was shocked at your response to “Hosted Out” (March 28), who was frustrated at having to host, feed and entertain her husband’s hunting buddy and his wife several times a year. I agreed with your suggestion that she stay elsewhere while these friends stay at her home so her husband will (hopefully) […]
X-ray done for lower back pain results in the finding of a tumor
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 81 and in good health. He doesn’t have any blood in his urine or any other abnormal symptoms. He recently had an X-ray done for lower back pain, and the radiologist observed abnormalities that resulted in a CT scan with contrast (oral and IV). The major finding is as […]
Aries: A creative approach to using your skills and physical attributes will attract attention.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scott Porter, 45; Matthew Fox, 58; Jackie Earle Haley, 63; Jane Lynch, 64. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind, but close your wallet. Change your focus this year to saving and searching for unique ways to increase your income. Sell off what you no longer need or use, and declutter […]
Son feels like the only adult when mom’s around
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been having an issue lately involving my mother. It feels like she isn’t really my “mother” but someone who thinks we’re best friends. It’s like she never really grew out of her high school days — and I’m almost 30. I’ll have days at work where she texts to tell me about […]
Pisces: Strategic planning will lead to smooth sailing and the success you desire.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ken Jeong, 55; Cheech Marin, 78; Harrison Ford, 82; Patrick Stewart, 84. Happy Birthday: Choose your words wisely and make your intentions clear. Look at situations through the eyes of others before you make demands. Compromise, compassion and caring enough to put others at ease will be your passages to […]
Boyfriend is punished for imagined event
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend, “Jessica,” thinks I’ve cheated on her because I didn’t come home right away after being given the day off. My grandparents were away on vacation. When they go away, they want me to check on the house and bring in the mail and newspaper. On this particular day, I decided to […]
Aquarius: Declutter and make room for something you want to pursue.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 26; Malala Yousafzai, 27; Kimberly Perry, 41; Topher Grace, 46. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to domestic expenditures. Fine-tune your routine and cut back where you can. An innovative approach to how you live, operate and conduct your affairs will determine the outcome. Prevent anyone from taking advantage of […]
Insomnia and increased urination occur after stopping alcohol
DEAR DR. ROACH: I switched to nonalcoholic beer a week ago due to an upcoming fibroscan on my liver later next month. I was diagnosed with a mild fatty liver this past August. I’m experiencing insomnia, plus I get up to urinate five to six times a night. Previously, it was only two to three […]