DEAR DR. ROACH: Two months ago, my right lower leg and knee became swollen, stiff and painful. My GP did an EKG (normal) and ordered a sonogram for detection of deep vein thrombosis. The test was negative. He also ruled out infection and cellulitis. The leg is still stiff and painful, though not as swollen. […]
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Aries: Follow your heart
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 30; Jennifer Garner, 43; Liz Phair, 48; Sean Bean, 56. Happy Birthday: Dream, develop and follow through. Put your energy to good use and let your emotions lead the way. Act on your gut feelings and strive to expand what interests you most. Broaden your outlook, friendships and […]
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Vegan does not need fish to be healthy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been vegan for 15 years. I avoid sugar, limit salt and have no caffeine. Recently, a pharmacist told me that I will not get proper protein unless I add fish to my diet. However, long ago, my doctor told me that my vegan diet was good and that I should […]
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Girl’s embarrassment is signal it’s time for a shaving lesson
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are having a disagreement about one of our daughters (we have three). Our 8-year-old is very hairy. It is noticeable, and she doesn’t like wearing shorts, skirts or dresses because of it. Her classmates tease her about it. I want to teach her how to shave her legs or […]
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Aquarius: Take pride in your work
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jon Cryer, 50; Martin Lawrence, 50; Ellen Barkin, 61; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 68. Happy Birthday: Take an aggressive approach to getting your life in order personally and professionally. Address issues that have been pending and you will be able to resolve issues that are playing on your mind and holding you […]
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Sexually active women must be vigilant about protection
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing to warn as many other young women as I can about the dangers of unprotected sex. I thought I had met the man of my dreams. I knew from the beginning he had a girlfriend in his hometown, but he assured me he was breaking it off, so I didn’t think […]
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Fatty liver can progress to cirrhosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 59 years old, has been diagnosed with “fatty liver.” He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 300 pounds. He has struggled all of his life with his weight. He has pain and tenderness in his upper right side. He is scheduled for an endoscopy in two […]
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Cancer: Don’t fear change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Watson, 25; Seth Rogen, 33; Emma Thompson, 56; Roy Clark, 82. Happy Birthday: Act on your instincts and keep close tabs on what others are doing and saying this year. It’s important not to overreact or give in to demands. Make changes based on what will bring you the […]
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Gemini: Don’t limit possibilities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abigail Breslin, 19; Sarah Michelle Gellar, 38; Adrien Brody, 42; Brad Garrett, 55 Happy Birthday: Put your dreams first and your path to success will open. It’s important not to neglect the ones you love or avoid your professional responsibilities. Incorporating greater organization into your routine and including the ones […]
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Nasal polyps commonly return after surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 55-year-old, healthy male. A couple of months of persistent, more-severe-than-usual sinusitis led me to my primary care physician, who referred me to an ENT specialist. The ENT doctor performed a nasal endoscopy and diagnosed me with nasal polyps on both sides of my sinuses and a slightly deviated septum. […]