DEAR ABBY: I am 19 and going into my second year of college. I was sexually and emotionally abused during my first two years of high school by a boy a year older than me. I attended therapy for a while and eventually found myself in a loving relationship with my boyfriend. We’ve been living […]
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Virgo: Take stock of matters
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emmy Rossum, 29; Jennifer Hudson, 34; Benjamin McKenzie, 37; Louis C.K., 48. Happy Birthday: You’ll encounter more opportunities, but less time to take advantage of what comes your way. Choose wisely and base your decisions on what works best for you, not on what pleases others. This is your year […]
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Chikungunya not likely cause of chronic diarrhea
DEAR DR. ROACH: In January 2014, I was bitten by a mosquito in the Caribbean and came down with the Chikungunya virus, which I still have. I took naproxen for about three months for the Chikungunya from April to July 2014. In August, I started having chronic diarrhea, which continues to this day. I have […]
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Teen too busy with college ignores dangers of diabetes
DEAR ABBY: Last year, during her required physical for college, my 19-year-old daughter, “Lacey,” was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. She is in denial and hasn’t seen a doctor since. She doesn’t take her medications and refuses to change her diet or exercise. She is also obese. When I try to discuss this with her, she […]
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Gemini: Romance is a favorable
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Comrie, 35; Taraji P. Henson, 45; Harry Connick Jr., 48; Virginia Madsen, 54. Happy Birthday: Expect the unexpected this year and handle whatever comes your way like a pro. Overreacting will be what holds you back and could send the wrong signal to the people you are dealing with. […]
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Cancer: Make it work for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Phillippe, 44; Colin Firth, 55; Amy Irving, 62; Joe Perry, 65. Happy Birthday: Learn from the experts. The knowledge you pick up will result in financial rewards. Use your skills along with the information you gather to formulate upgrades to the way you do your job. Staying ahead of […]
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Daughters unite in resisting mom’s domineering demands
DEAR ABBY: At what point does a parent no longer have the right to know who their child’s friends are? I have three grown daughters, all on their own, living on the other side of the country. During a recent visit home for their grandmother’s birthday, I asked each of them to give me all of […]
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What to eat with prediabetes and kidney failure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with prediabetes (A1c 5.8) and kidney failure (eGFR 58, creatinine 0.97). I am confused about which problem to address through diet. I was advised to eat wheat bread and oatmeal for breakfast, and now I am told that wheat and oatmeal are not good for my kidneys. I […]
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New wife’s family affair shouldn’t remain a secret
DEAR ABBY: I recently married the love of my life. However, a few years ago, I had an affair with his uncle. It was a terrible mistake. Should I explain this to my husband or keep my shameful secret a secret? Please tell me what I should do. — CONFUSED WIFE IN THE EAST DEAR CONFUSED WIFE: […]