DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old male in pretty good health. I recently had a stool test by the Veterans Affairs hospital. They came back and stated that I had blood in my stool, which indicates colon cancer, and that I should have a colonoscopy ASAP. My insurance company provided me with some eight […]
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‘Stomach flu’ is not actual flu
DEAR DR. ROACH: With the flu season coming on, would you please discuss the difference between what people call the “stomach flu” and what the flu really is? I have two friends who last year said they weren’t getting the flu shot anymore because despite having it, they got the flu. They each described several […]
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Aries: Be willing to compromise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miley Cyrus, 23; Salli Richardson-Whitfield, 48; Robin Roberts, 55; Bruce Hornsby, 61. Happy Birthday: Prepare to counter any negativity that comes your way. Hold your ground, keep a moderate pace and don’t lose track of the little things. How you handle others and the changes you bring about must be […]
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Better mental health care may prevent future violence
DEAR ABBY: I have listened to our president and various candidates comment on gun control after the shooting at the college in Oregon. Do you remember the saying, “Guns don’t kill people. People kill people”? Gun control is not going to stop this. What IS needed (or at least would help) is more mental health […]
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Professional attitude taken too far
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a great relationship. We work in the same school system. He’s an administrator; I am a counselor. We sometimes go to joint meetings, but when we do, he always acts awkward, like he doesn’t even know me. I understand we have to behave professionally, but not as if […]
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Cancer: Relationship problems could escalate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scarlett Johansson, 31; Mark Ruffalo, 48; Jamie Lee Curtis, 57; Steve Van Zandt, 65. Happy Birthday: Your determination and drive will help you reach your goals this year. Expand your friendships by trying new activities or joining a club that you feel a connection to. Market what you have to […]
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Daughter fights to free mom from her culture of sacrifice
DEAR ABBY: I’m 22 and my mom is probably my best friend. She’s from Lebanon and grew up during a time of war. Her culture taught her to sacrifice — to put the needs of others before her own. She has a good job and earns an excellent salary. My father is retired. Their marriage […]
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Pisces: Think before you speak
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carly Rae Jepsen, 30; Jena Malone, 31; Michael Strahan, 44; Goldie Hawn, 70. Happy Birthday: Start enjoying your life. Don’t wait for others to make the first move, or you will be stuck and find yourself in need of direction. Use your ingenuity and make a point to follow through […]
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Aquarius: Be happy with yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashley Fink, 29; Dan Byrd, 30; Joel McHale, 44; Bo Derek, 59. Happy Birthday: Follow your instincts and take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. Make unusual changes at home that will make you feel more comfortable or inspire you to make personal improvements. An interesting opportunity to […]
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Aunt weighs responsibility for her late-in-life nephew
DEAR ABBY: My sister “Adele” chose to adopt a baby boy when she was in her late 50s. She isn’t married. Before the adoption, she asked me if something happened to her, would I take care of the child. I had already raised my children and was going through a divorce, so I said, “No. […]