DEAR DR. ROACH: I lost weight, and had terrible symptoms. My gastroenterologist gave me several tests but couldn’t seem to make a diagnosis. Long story short, it was chronic pancreatitis, which my mom also has (we even had the same doctor). There seems to be a stigma attached to this disease and a lot of […]
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Woman sees herself as abuser after couple’s stormy breakups
DEAR ABBY: After reading some of your columns concerning abusive, controlling relationships, I realize that I am in one, but not in the way you assume. I am the abuser. My boyfriend and I have been together for a year and a half. Most of the time it’s great — we have similar interests, and […]
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Libra: Reject romantic gesture with no commitment
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Laverne Cox, 32; Melanie Brown, 41; Rupert Everett, 57; Annette Bening, 58. Happy Birthday: You’ll face emotional challenges that will keep you on your toes and prepare you for inevitable change. Observe what others do and don’t buy into any plan where pressure or emotional manipulation is present. Partnerships will […]
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His long fingernails creeping her out
DEAR ABBY: I am a 65-year-old widow and recently started dating a 66-year-old man. I really like him and enjoy his company. However, one thing about him drives me up a wall. He has long fingernails on both hands. He is neat and tidy and otherwise well groomed. I am quite sure he is not […]
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Virgo: Enjoy downtime with friends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 31; Kylie Minogue, 48; Christa Miller, 52; Gladys Knight, 72. Happy Birthday: Good fortune is within reach. Your insight and desire to finish what you start will help you maneuver your way to the top. Think big, but look for ways to carry out your plans on a […]
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‘Naive’ teen needs to learn for herself
DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old daughter, a junior in high school, is still living at home. She has befriended a 51-year-old man at her first job (a burger place). We have told her that although she is kind to be friendly with him at work, we feel it’s inappropriate to do things with him outside of […]
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Leo: Save your words and take action
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 26; Jack McBrayer, 43; Paul Bettany, 45; Louis Gossett Jr., 80. Happy Birthday: You’ve got plenty of options and will find that people are interested in what and how you do things. Your passionate approach to life, work and relationships will be enlightening and help you decipher which […]
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Anemia tied to iron levels in the blood
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 76 years old. For the past three years, my hemoglobin has been very low. The lowest it has been is 7. I took iron for more than three months, and it made no difference. I have been checked several times for internal bleeding and do not have any. I have […]
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Give thanks on Memorial Day during moment of remembrance
DEAR ABBY: Americans are at their best when they unite around a noble purpose. On Memorial Day, that purpose is the National Moment of Remembrance. On that day, all Americans are asked to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time to honor our fallen. In 1971, No Greater Love, a patriotic organization, was […]
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Cancer: Don’t sign up for something that doesn’t interest you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Helena Bonham Carter, 50; Lenny Kravitz, 52; Pam Grier, 67; Stevie Nicks, 68. Happy Birthday: Your options are growing, and the chance to get ahead looks promising. A highly energetic, no-nonsense approach will ensure your success and put you in a good position when it comes to building your assets. […]