DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). I live in the country, but I do not remember having a tick on me. My husband and I are very cautious and always check for them. I am struggling to understand what exactly are my symptoms and what I can and cannot eat. […]
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Aquarius: Someone will be unpredictable, misleading or ask for something you don’t want to deliver.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Benicio Del Toro, 57; Seal, 61; Jeff Daniels, 69; Smokey Robinson, 84. Happy Birthday: Persistence will get you where you want to go without interference. Stick close to home, find what works best for you and eliminate dead weight. Step back and get a clear picture of where your money […]
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Woman feels unloved after three decades of marriage
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 32 years. I cannot remember the last time he asked me about my day, let alone my life, without a prompt from me. I feel ignored and emotionally neglected. After years of this treatment, I’m no longer willing to tolerate it. He doesn’t engage with me […]
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Capricorn: Pay attention to home and family by creating a welcoming environment.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shane Lyons, 36; Molly Ringwald, 56; John Travolta, 70; Yoko Ono, 91. Happy Birthday: Be decisive and shoot for the stars. Stop worrying about what others think or say, and concentrate on what you want to achieve this year. Set high standards while you push forward with enthusiasm and a […]
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Boy’s parents refuse to keep him under control
DEAR ABBY: I host holiday meals for my out-of-town family. During the last one, my cousin’s 5-year-old son ran up and down the upstairs hallway pretty much nonstop the entire time. The floor is ceramic tile, so when he did this, it made a huge racket and shook the house. The pounding frayed my and […]
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Sagittarius: Attending a function that offers insight into what’s trending in the open job market will spark your interest.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Sheeran, 33; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 43; Billie Joe Armstrong, 52; Denise Richards, 53. Happy Birthday: Stop being so hard on yourself. It’s time to nurture and plan for a better lifestyle and sunnier days. Initiate changes at home that make life easier and encourage you to pursue projects that bring […]
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Efforts to connect are met by silence
DEAR ABBY: I am engaged to an amazing guy. We have been together a little more than two years. During our first year, his family was great to me. They acted as if they liked me. However, things have changed. When my fiance and I are around them, they just wave and have little to […]
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Chest X-ray reveals a finding of interstitial lung disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother is 86 years old. She is in relatively good health. She recently saw her primary care physician for her routine checkup. Prior to her visit, she had developed cold symptoms. When her physician listened to her lungs, she heard some mild crackles at the base of her lungs. As a […]
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Scorpio: Listen carefully and keep your thoughts private until you feel comfortable sharing your comments.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: The Weeknd, 34; Elizabeth Olsen, 35; Ice-T, 66; LeVar Burton, 67. Happy Birthday: Focus on what you can accomplish. Avoid tough tasks until you have the skills, information or money to deal with such matters. Timing is everything, and knowing when to make a move will help you turn this […]
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Boy’s poor eating habits frustrate his grandparent
DEAR ABBY: I have a close relationship with my grandchildren and their parents. My 12-year-old grandson eats nothing except fast food and refuses everything else. His parents allow it and even have food delivered for him. His 8-year-old sister watches closely and is starting to head in the same direction. What they do at home […]