DEAR DR. ROACH: I used to give blood regularly. While in the Air Force, I was stationed in England for four years in the early 1980s. Sometime in the 1990s, I was told that due to concern about mad cow disease, I would no longer be able to donate. Is that still true? If so, […]
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Know the history behind the use of PSA tests for the prostate
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column concerning the fellow who was reluctant to go to a doctor regarding his prostate. I’m very curious why the PSA is now considered a legitimate test for prostate problems. I distinctly recall a discussion on the radio with a doctor about 25 or 30 years ago, in […]
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Newlywed divides time with wife and co-worker mistress
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for a little over a year. I love her. However, right before our wedding, I met a co-worker I’ll call “Alexis.” We hit it off, and I consider her a close friend. Alexis and I hooked up a few times before and after my wedding. We […]
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Cancer: Let your intuition lead the way. The ideas you come up with will put you in a unique position that helps you and others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Browning, 34; C. Thomas Howell, 56; Tom Waits, 73; Ellen Burstyn, 90. Happy Birthday: Make it clear what you want to achieve this year. Refuse to let any use of emotional manipulation sway you in a different direction. Take pride in what you do, and don’t take your eye […]
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Gemini: You know what you want better than anyone, so speak up and make your voice heard. A partnership requires structure to ensure that balance and equality are maintained.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lindsay Price, 46; Judd Apatow, 55; Tom Hulce, 69; JoBeth Williams, 74. Happy Birthday: Evaluate your current situation and consider what you can do to stabilize your life. Establish boundaries, and make your voice heard regarding your terms and what you are capable of and willing to do this year. […]
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COVID vaccine unrelated to sudden loss of hearing
DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend lost hearing in one of her ears after a vertigo and dizziness spell a few months ago, when she also noted tinnitus. Her hearing issues have not resolved, unfortunately. Given some anecdotal reports of issues like this happening after receiving a COVID vaccine, she is wondering whether to get the […]
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Serial cheater boyfriend is up to his old tricks
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend, “Robert,” for 10 years. We live together, and he helps me raise my preteen daughter. Recently, Robert has decided that he is “entitled to privacy.” He has locked me out of his computer and phone and refuses to share his passwords. Some history: Robert has cheated on […]
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Taurus: Take a step back from any situation you face, and think before you share your thoughts. Keep your money and possessions in a safe place and say no to temptation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Frankie Muniz, 37; Amy Acker, 46; Margaret Cho, 54; John Rzeznik, 57. Happy Birthday: Look for solutions that will help ward off conflicts. Aim to remain calm and build an environment that is mellow and rich with information, creativity and physical activity. Keep the momentum flowing and the excitement and […]
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Immunological therapy more reasonable for case of lymphoma
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, stage 3A. It was discovered on a CAT scan when I went to the ER for diverticulitis. I have no symptoms. The doctor did a biopsy to confirm, and I had a PET scan as well. I feel good otherwise. […]
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Woman will no longer accept relative’s abusive behavior
DEAR ABBY: I have a sister in-law, “Karen,” no one in my husband’s family likes. She’s rude and insulting and acts like she is better than everyone else. She feels she’s entitled to have family members watch her kids so she can do what she wants. (If you refuse, she drops the kids off at […]