DEAR ABBY: I know you provide a booklet to help teens with questions about sex. But when should I talk to my son or give him a copy? He will turn 9 soon. I know that is young, but kids today are exposed to so much so early. — KRISTEN IN MARYLAND DEAR KRISTEN: You’re […]
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Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 72-year-old husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma recently, and we have been told that he will need chemo treatments. He also has anemia, which I think is probably normal. He had a back injury in early February and a kyphoplasty in May, with a bone biopsy done routinely. After tests, we […]
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He wonders why he can’t stay in a relationship
DEAR ABBY: I’m a man in my mid-30s who has recently recognized a pattern in my romantic relationships. A few of them lasted for several years, before they ended for various reasons. In between, I’ve gone a couple of years before seeking out and starting a new relationship. In the in-between time, I go online […]
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Growing goiter doesn’t necessarily mean cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: In February, my doctor had me get a neck ultrasound because she said one side of my neck felt larger. The results came back that the right lobe of my thyroid gland did measure larger. I had a blood test, which was OK. Another ultrasound was done last month. The doctor’s nurse […]
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Scorpio: Handle delicate situations as honestly as possible
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Malala Yousafzai, 19; Kimberly Perry, 33; Topher Grace, 38; Michelle Rodriguez, 38. Happy Birthday: Turn your ideas into something that makes you happy, and success will follow. Taking greater interest in applying what you discover to the way you move forward and live life will be fruitful and satisfying. Keep […]
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Child’s crying is driving neighbor to distraction
DEAR ABBY: I live in a beautiful apartment in the perfect location and have been here for three years. This past year my neighbors had a second baby. This child cries constantly during all hours of the night and most of the day. I hear the wailing and the parents yelling and slamming doors when […]
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Libra: Don’t fight a losing battle
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jacoby Jones, 32; Lil’ Kim, 42; Richie Sambora, 57; Sela Ward, 60. Happy Birthday: Don’t stop now. Make up your mind and move forward. Uncertainty and procrastination will keep you from reaching your goals. Don’t fear change when you should be embracing life and trying new things. An open-minded and […]
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Three types of sleep apnea explained
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a pretty healthy 53-year-old female and have central sleep apnea, along with a few obstructive events. I see a neurologist for this, and he doesn’t seem concerned with finding out why I have the central events. I should mention that I use a BiPAP nightly, and my apneas average 10-12 […]
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Aries: It’s up to you to bring about positive changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Simpson, 36; Adrian Grenier, 40; Sofia Vergara, 44; Arlo Guthrie, 69. Happy Birthday: Consider the way you have been living and think about the changes that will encourage you to follow your dream. Learn from past experiences and use your skills to achieve your goals. Partnerships will have an […]
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Grandma doesn’t value handmade gift
DEAR ABBY: I have a 6-year-old son who is a very compassionate child. My husband’s mother lives with us and recently went through an illness from which she recovered. Twice my son tried to give her a necklace he had made from braided yarn to cheer her up. Abby, she not only refused to accept […]