DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed as being prediabetic, with fasting blood glucose labs of 102 to 108. My primary doctor sent me to an endocrinologist, who confirmed the diagnosis. The doctor recommended that I have protein (e.g., egg) and a slice of multigrain toast for breakfast. She also gave me a prescription for […]
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Cancer: Be willing to compromise to keep the peace
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Osbourne, 32; Patrick Fugit, 34; Peter Firth, 63; John Cleese, 77. Happy Birthday: Appeal to others for help and support this year. Don’t feel like you have to do everything on your own. There is safety in numbers, and much can be accomplished if you share your thoughts and […]
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Pneumonia vaccine not perfect, but it has high success rate
DEAR DR. ROACH: When I was 55, my doctor recommended that I have the pneumonia vaccination, and a booster a couple of years ago. I am 72 now. Is it likely Hillary Clinton would have gotten one? Can you get pneumonia after having the vaccination? If so, why would it be recommended, and are they […]
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Learning disability could be root of dropout’s problems
DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 and a freshman in college. My 16-year-old brother is supposed to be a junior in high school, but he’s still taking freshman classes. He has gone to school maybe twice this year. He just gave up and dropped out. All he does is stay home, sleep and text all day. It […]
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Do calcium-channel blockers block calcium supplements?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor put me on Norvasc 10 mg to keep my blood pressure normal. Since Norvasc is a calcium-channel-blocking medicine, can I still take my calcium and vitamin D-3 supplements? I was advised by my gynecologist that I should take calcium every day for my bones and D-3 by my general practitioner. […]
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Gemini: Live up to your promises or someone will complain
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth MacFarlane, 43; Keith Urban, 49; Cary Elwes, 54; Dylan McDermott, 55. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination and think outside the box this year, and you will master what you set out to do. Creativity and finding ways to appeal to a bigger audience will help you develop your talents […]
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Girlfriend still in closet and taking her time to come out
DEAR ABBY: I’m a lesbian currently dating a woman who is still in the closet. She now identifies as bisexual. We have been dating for about a year. The issue is that she is still in contact with a lot of her ex-boyfriends. I don’t expect her to come out of the closet on my […]
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Lipoma between heart and esophagus is rare, tricky to remove
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has been diagnosed with a lipoma that is located between his heart and esophagus. It is approximately 4 inches by 6 inches in size. The surgeon said he has never seen one in this location in all of his 50 years of practice. It is not currently a health issue […]
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Clerk questions if she should report potential child abuse
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 20-year-old college student and have had a job at the same retail store for two years. A few weeks ago, a mother walked in holding a baby that appeared to be about 6 months old. The first thing I noticed was that he had numerous bruises. There were pronounced bruises under […]
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Taurus: You have more control than you realize
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ciara, 31; Katy Perry, 32; Josh Henderson, 35; Zachary Knighton, 38. Happy Birthday: Strengthen your resolve in what you are doing and how you do it this year. Learn as you go and don’t rule out the unusual. Creative thinking will help you orchestrate what you want to see happen […]