DEAR ABBY: I recently watched a video of the founder of Overeaters Anonymous, Rozanne S., telling the story of founding the program and her own struggles with food. In it, she mentioned that your mother had been instrumental in getting OA information out to the public and was responsible for its growth. Abby, OA saved […]
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Mystery of missing undies leaves hostess embarrassed
DEAR ABBY: We invited a couple for a short visit to our remote country cabin. Afterward, I discovered a pair of pink panties lying on the road in front of our mailbox. When I picked them up with a stick to carry to the trash, I realized they were a pair of clean pink panties […]
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Capricorn: Sign up for something that interests you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Chambers, 54; Lisa Rinna, 61; Richie Sambora, 65; Sela Ward, 68. Happy Birthday: You can gain ground this year by using your ingenuity and discipline to reach your goal. Embrace change; it’s time to stop dreaming and start doing. Put your heart on the line and express your desires. […]
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Medicine still being absorbed properly amid removal of stomach
DEAR DR. ROACH: I take Eliquis. I have no stomach; it was totally removed as a preventative measure due to the risk of stomach cancer. So, I have been trying to find out how much of this expensive drug is actually being absorbed. So far, my cardiologist, my primary care physician, nor my pharmacist can […]
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Woman’s handsy male friends thumb their noses at fiancé
DEAR ABBY: My fiance has a number of male friends she has known for years. One of them stops off at her work, brings food and gifts, and may go out with her after hours. Another called her one evening and invited her out for drinks to celebrate his promotion. At a recent party, another […]
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Lesion on lung could be scar tissue, infection, cancer, etc.
DEAR DR. ROACH: My childhood friend just emailed me that she has a 1.1-cm lesion on her lung. It was found on a CT scan. She’s having another CT scan today. She is a former smoker and has COPD. Is the lesion something that’s part of COPD? What’s the difference between a lesion and something […]
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Sagittarius: You will miss an opportunity if you let someone decide for you or dictate what you can do.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Simpson, 44; Adrian Grenier, 48; Sofia Vergara, 52; Arlo Guthrie, 77. Happy Birthday: Keep your options open, but don’t take on more than you can handle this year. Your reputation depends on quality rather than quantity. Precision, detail and innovation will yield the payback and acknowledgment you want and […]
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Analyzing the different causes behind a stroke
DEAR DR. ROACH: In February, I had a stroke. I received no warning, and the stroke affected my left side. My doctor put me on blood pressure medication, but not a blood thinner. The stroke has left me with numbness in my left side, but I can use my limbs OK. What I want to […]
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Scorpio: You may crave change, but consider the cost before participating in a venture.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fred Savage, 48; Jack White, 49; Tom Hanks, 68; Jimmy Smits, 69. Happy Birthday: Staying calm is the ticket to positive change. Refuse to let the drama happening around you take over. You owe it to yourself and the ones you love to be a take-charge person who stands up […]
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Woman belives sister has stepped over boundaries
DEAR ABBY: My sister has bullied and controlled me most of my life. She has said many very unkind things, and I have reached a place in my life where I need peace and distance from her. Because of this, I have blocked her from texting or calling me. The problem I’m having is that […]