DEAR DR. ROACH: I am taking terazosin and finasteride for my enlarged prostate. A friend has suggested taking zinc supplements and eating pumpkin seeds for additional zinc intake. Is there any proof that taking additional zinc will reduce the size of the prostate? — K.O. ANSWER: There are some theoretical reasons, based on animal studies […]
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Looking at the risks of taking hormone replacement therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: One has to wonder which is worse for longevity: living a life without sleep, the ticking time bomb of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or prescription sleep meds? I am a 71-year old woman who began having insomnia and sleep issues when I went through menopause in my mid-40s. Sleep has been a […]
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Cancer: Base your answers and commitments on truth and your ability to use your skills and knowledge to conquer whatever you encounter.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 30; Issa Rae, 38; Sam Richardson, 39; Oliver Platt, 63. Happy Birthday: Speak with passion and let your persuasive wisdom convince others to join you on your journey this year. Use your persuasive powers and charm to get what you want this year. Don’t let the little things […]
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Wife’s baseball infatuation puts the squeeze on marriage
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together 25 years and had an ideal marriage. She has recently become a dedicated baseball fan, or should I say, obsessed. She has season tickets and attends wearing her team outfit. She got a team license plate and scours the daily sports page for team news first […]
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Gemini: Put greater emphasis on the way you present yourself and a connection to someone who brings out the best in you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aja Naomi King, 38; Amanda Peet, 51; Mary J. Blige, 52; Kim Coles, 61. Happy Birthday: Position yourself for success. Put your to-do list in place and reach out to those you need in order to fortify your dreams. Your objective is to keep moving forward, regardless of what happens […]
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Meds for restless leg syndrome can worsen IBS symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please give me some information regarding irritable bowel syndrome? I am taking carbidopa/levodopa for restless leg syndrome. I also take Unisom to help sleep onset. Do the meds I’m taking have any relationship to the IBS? I went through a stressful time lately and wonder if it could be related […]
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Anger issues become hurdle in romance and on the road
DEAR ABBY: I have a problem I just can’t identify. I suppose it’s a combination of a lot of issues. I live with my boyfriend and work from home. When it comes to patience about almost anything, I have the shortest fuse. Simple things trigger me, and I flare up quickly. If I see someone […]
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Blood transfusion doesn’t include transfer of COVID antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently got a blood transfusion, and I’ve never had the COVID vaccine. Am I going to get those blood clots that vaccinated people got? — Anon. ANSWER: There is no evidence of risk to people receiving blood from a donor who received any COVID vaccine. Both the Astra-Zeneca vaccine and the […]
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Trauma and its fallout still linger for woman
DEAR ABBY: When I was 13, my 10-year-old cousin let a boy we did not know well into my house. Nobody else was there with us. He told her he wanted to “make out” with me, and he came upstairs. I confronted him and told him to leave. Later on, I told my mother about […]
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Taurus: Ask direct questions and update whatever is not up to par. Don’t let a change someone makes cost you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 62; Pat Benatar, 70; George Foreman, 74; Rod Stewart, 78. Happy Birthday: You may crave change this year, but before you get started, put a budget in place. Consider how to make your money grow and your liabilities shrink. Paying down debt or selling off things you don’t […]