DEAR ABBY: My parents separated nearly 20 years ago. My father, who is retired, has been living alone for many years. I suspect he gets scammed for money on the internet. I know for sure it has happened twice. I have talked to him about it more than once. He routinely forwards me emails to […]
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Libra: Enjoy the company of someone who isn’t likely to coax you into overspending
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 59; Meg Ryan, 60; Allison Janney, 62; Ann Curry, 65. Happy Birthday: Engage in something that makes you feel alive. Participate in life, love and achieving the happiness you deserve. Put an end to what’s no longer of importance or value to you. Be aggressive and innovative moving […]
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Person-to-person main COVID risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I belong to a garden club that meets in a local indoor hall. We have one member who has been driving herself crazy worrying about COVID-19. She wants us to meet outdoors even in the winter, because she says we can’t be sure the building is clean enough and we don’t know […]
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Fathers anger issues stem from head injury
DEAR ABBY: I’m a divorcee who has reconnected with a childhood neighbor, “Levi.” He was physically assaulted as a teenager and badly injured. He has made almost a complete recovery, but has a metal plate in his skull and a traumatic brain injury. We have always been friends, and after my divorce, he asked me […]
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Virgo: A networking function will help you understand what’s trending
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Damon Wayans Jr., 39; Nasim Pedrad, 40; Owen Wilson, 53; Oscar Nunez, 63. Happy Birthday: Backing up when forward motion is necessary will prolong matters better off behind you. Focus on putting an end to situations that make you uncomfortable and embracing the activities and people who put you in […]
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Infection usually treated with incision and drainage
DEAR DR. ROACH: I watch a lot of skin-care videos by dermatologists. Sometimes they will have a patient who has a very infected and inflamed blackhead, boil or cyst, etc. It seems like the main treatment is oral antibiotics. My question is: How come we don’t inject antibiotics into infected areas like this? Why do […]
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Sudden appearance of STD rattles lengthy marriage
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 45 years. It may not be the most loving or agreeable marriage, but it has always been steady, nonviolent and monogamous. Last year I had COVID, and I now have long-term symptoms with compromised immunity. I recently had a bad outbreak of genital herpes. My doctor told me it […]
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Leo: Do your best and you’ll have no regrets
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 43; David Ramsey, 50; Danny DeVito, 77; Martin Scorsese, 79. Happy Birthday: Pull yourself together, and get your priorities straight. You can gain ground if you run a tight ship and refuse to let others interfere with your plans. Discipline and dedication will help you overcome obstacles and […]
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Hair growth vs skin irritation
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote that minoxidil (Rogaine) provides some benefit for hair growth. My friend broke out in hives after using it. Would you please print the pros and cons associated with Rogaine? — T.A. ANSWER: Topical minoxidil is generally well-tolerated. The most common side effect was what your friend had, a local […]
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New Mother feels guilty for canceling adoption
DEAR ABBY: I recently backed out of an adoption. I feel terrible about it. How can I mentally and emotionally get over this? My baby girl is 4 months old now, and my guilt is getting worse. I backed out three days before she was born. The couple I had chosen turned out to be […]