DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been getting regular colonoscopies every five years for the past 20 years. This past time, three years ago, four tubular adenomas were found in the cecum, with the largest being .8 cm. There also were polyps in 2008, but I don’t know how many, other than it was more than […]
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Taurus: Do your part
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 26; Elizabeth Olsen, 27; Ice-T, 58; LeVar Burton, 59. Happy Birthday: Make home and family a priority, and you will excel outside your domestic environment. Finding a healthy balance between work and play will help you accomplish as much as possible. Personal improvements plus a generous attitude will […]
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Broken car seat sparks feud over who should foot the bill
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law has asked me to pay for repairs to the passenger seat of her car. She was picking up my 9-year-old to stay the night, and when he got inside, he moved the seat forward to better fit his stature. She got upset and said, “The seat was broken. We had it […]
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Working mom feels tug of guilt for leaving young son at home
DEAR ABBY: I have been working for four years. I need to work to help my husband financially. However, over the last few months, I’ve felt torn about not being a stay-at-home mom. My grandmother, who is in her 70s, has been taking care of my son full time while I work, but her health […]
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Aries: Offer advice, not money
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Riley, 30; Matt Groening, 62; Melissa Manchester, 65; Jane Seymour, 65. Happy Birthday: Ease into everything you do this year. Take on what’s most important to you and what offers the most in return. There is no point wasting time on the impossible when there is so much value […]
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Body doesn’t need help to detox and cleanse
DEAR DR. ROACH: It’s a new year, and many of my friends are embarking on a detox or cleanse. Is there such a thing as beneficial detoxing and cleansing? If so, how is it done properly, and what are the benefits? — D.M.H. ANSWER: The body has its own mechanisms for removing toxins. The kidneys […]
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Relationship was built slowly, steadily
DEAR ABBY: I am a 34-year-old male who reads your column regularly. I usually see people asking for advice about their concerns, so I figured I would send you something different. My wife and I have been married three months now, after living together for a year. Prior to that, we dated exclusively for three […]
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Cancer: Do not be afraid to discuss your plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Bledsoe, 44; Simon Pegg, 46; Meg Tilly, 56; Florence Henderson, 82. Happy Birthday: Show greater initiative and do what you can to improve your surroundings, environment and future prospects. Don’t get too upset about anything. Instead, try to let your humanitarian outlook be your guide to better days ahead. […]
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Pisces: Show respect is your dealings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mena Suvari, 37; Kelly Hu, 48; Peter Gabriel, 66; Stockard Channing, 72. Happy Birthday: A proactive approach to life, business and relationships will help you clear the way for a better future. Don’t wait for someone else to make the first move. Believe in your ability to get things done. […]
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Teen’s heart aches for young cousin in midst of melodrama
DEAR ABBY: I am 18 and in my sophomore year of college. A month ago, my family went through some major hardships. It came out that “Uncle Mark” has been cheating on my aunt for years and is moving his mistress to our area. They have two children, a son in elementary school and a […]