DEAR DR. ROACH: My 18-year-old grandson has just been informed that he has left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy. He has been VERY active his whole life, playing football, baseball, basketball and soccer all through high school. He had no symptoms. This was found when getting a physical for college, where he was supposed to play football, […]
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Whistleblower is dismayed by lack of official response
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow in my early 50s. While I was dating a prominent OB-GYN, I found out that he’s involved in criminal activity — operating a so-called “pill mill.” On our last date he asked me to join an escort service he was starting. I notified the medical board of the state […]
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Sagiattarius: Your spirit will draw followers
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 36; Toni Braxton, 48; Simon Cowell, 56; Joy Behar, 73. Happy Birthday: The more you do for others, the more you will get in return. This is a sharing, caring year that can bring great satisfaction while enhancing your reputation with your peers or in your community. Love […]
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Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has cancer in his bladder. It was found when he was having his prostate checked. He asked the doctor what caused it. My husband used to smoke and drink in his younger years and was told that those probably took a toll on his bladder. He has had outpatient surgery […]
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Stepson and his sister are too close for wife’s comfort
DEAR ABBY: I am happily married to a great man. I have a young daughter from a previous marriage, and my husband has two teenagers, a boy and girl, from a prior marriage. Like many blended families, we have our struggles, but one is becoming increasingly difficult to deal with. I don’t know how to […]
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Grandson’s sleepovers alarm grandma’s friend
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend whose 11-year-old grandson stays overnight with her sometimes on the weekends. She has only one bedroom, and I’m concerned because he still sleeps with her in the same bed. I have mentioned it to her many times, and she says there is nothing wrong with it. I even purchased […]
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Scorpio: Fight for your rights
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Sisto, 41; Amy Jo Johnson, 45; Elisabeth Shue, 52; Britt Ekland, 73. Happy Birthday: Pull everything together this year. It’s time to show everyone what you are capable of. You can stabilize your life and your relationships. Discipline and hard work will help you prove that you have more […]
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The role of alternative therapies in cancer treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I wonder why you never talk about holistic measures to prevent illnesses, such as cancer. I just read an article by an oncologist who said there are certain anti-cancer supplements that work, including vitamin D, magnolia extract and artichoke extract, all of which have been shown in laboratory studies to kill a […]
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Libra: Expect to face opposition
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Eisenberg, 32; Kate Winslet, 40; Guy Pearce, 48; Mario Lemieux, 50. Happy Birthday: Change is good, but be prepared for a series of unexpected developments. Don’t let these obstacles stop you from going about getting what you want. Procrastination, expecting others to do things for you, or just being […]
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Heart benefits of Niacin not what once thought
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking niacin for many years. What side effects should I be looking for? My cardiologist recently added Lipitor to my medications, which tells me that the niacin was not doing the best job. — A.H. ANSWER: Niacin has been used for decades as a treatment for high cholesterol levels […]