DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been seeing a man — he’s 75, and I’m 77. He uses the blue pill; however, he can’t orgasm. I don’t want him to feel insecure if I were to ask him questions, so could you explain his problem to me? — Anon. ANSWER: The “blue pill,” Viagra (sildenafil), is a […]
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Mother fears for daughter as teen enters workforce
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is about to turn 14 and wants to get a job. We just found out that in our state, 14- and 15-year-olds can work if they get a permit. I’m very concerned. I tried negotiating with her by telling her that her dad and I will give her a job at […]
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Steroid dosage taken to relieve pain is safe, but not indefinitely
DEAR DR. ROACH: I need your opinion. I was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer almost two years ago. I have had chemo treatments (Keytruda, carboplatin and Alimta) for over one year. My most recent PET and CT scans of my lungs were all stable, with no change. My oncologist says that I do not have […]
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Aries: A plan and a core group will give you the confidence to forge ahead and bring about positive change.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 39; Ellen Pompeo, 53; Tracy Morgan, 54; Michael Jai White, 55. Happy Birthday: Adjust your lifestyle to ease stress. Look for outlets that put your mind at ease and motivate you to spend more time doing things that put a smile on your face. Put a budget in […]
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Queer couple plan life together on their terms
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 30-something bisexual man who is in a relationship with a bisexual woman the same age. We both lived different lives and dated a variety of people before we met, but now I am pretty certain she is The One. The issue arises when it comes to how others, particularly my parents […]
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Diabetes patient persists on hospice care without medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: My dad has been on hospice care for several months now. He had an untreated wound infection that was not responding to meds, so he went on hospice. Also, his wife died, and he lost the will to live after that. His sugars are well into the 400s. He is on pain […]
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Pisces: Don’t let emotions lead to anger and a feud. Focus on doing your own thing and giving others the freedom to do as they please.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jordan Bolger, 28; Eric Dane, 50; Susan Tedeschi, 52; Lou Ferrigno, 71. Happy Birthday: Take the path of least resistance. Find your balance, strive for equality and be smart about budgeting for what you want to do with the rest of your life. A positive change will unfold if you […]
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Old-fashioned custom is still the best way to say ‘thanks’
DEAR ABBY: I was taught to write handwritten thank-you notes when I received a gift. Over the last few years, my gifts have been acknowledged with a brief text, Facebook post, a photo or not at all. I enjoy giving gifts, but the lack of response I receive from today’s younger folks leaves me feeling […]
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CAR T cell therapy could be effective for autoimmune diseases
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have several family members with autoimmune diseases. I read about a study from Germany where people with lupus were treated with CAR T cells, which proved effective. Will this treatment be available for other autoimmune diseases? — R.C. ANSWER: The immune system has two major components: antibody-producing cells (B cells) and […]
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Couple’s divorce still a raw subject after 10-plus years
DEAR ABBY: My parents were married for 22 years. They separated in 2007, and by 2008 the divorce was final. While this was a good thing for both of them, the fallout from their marriage was intense. I won’t dig into the ugly details, but they both had their faults, and it was rough. Since […]