DEAR DR. ROACH: I keep hearing that amlodipine, my blood pressure medicine, has a cancer-causing agent in it. I had ovarian cancer surgery in 2010. So far, my doctors say I am doing well. I am very concerned the amlodipine might be to blame. — M.H. ANSWER: I do not find any literature showing a […]
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Libra: Contacting old acquaintances may offer life-changing opportunity
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Beverley Mitchell, 39; Balthazar Getty, 45; Guy Fieri, 52; Diane Lane, 55. Happy Birthday: Work diligently toward a goal. Worry less about what others are doing or the changes going on around you, and concentrate more on what you are trying to achieve. Meddling and interference will eat up valuable […]
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Man with history of cheating is caught on ‘hook-up’ sites
DEAR ABBY: I just found out my husband of 18 years has been going to “hook-up” websites. He says he was just looking at the pictures, but I don’t believe him. I have caught him cheating twice in the past, so it’s hard to trust him. My problem is, he knows I can’t leave him […]
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Timing and food can be important in effectiveness of Viagra
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I are very fortunate to have had a happy relationship for many years. Our lovemaking has always been a pleasure for both of us. Now, we have to add Viagra to the mix. Sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn’t, which is a disappointment to both of us. Is there […]
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Man’s low ambition casts shadow on couple’s future
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a great guy for a year and a half. He’s funny, smart, and when he comes to my house, he washes my dishes and plays with my son. He is attentive, and he cooks for me. He is always buying me little things like a desk coffee heater because […]
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Evidence of immunity to mumps may have waned over time
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old woman who works with young children. I get a physical each year for my job, and until this year it was acceptable to say that because I was born before 1957, I was presumed to have immunity to measles, mumps and rubella. This year I was required to […]
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Virgo: Set boundaries with pushy or manipulative people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 26; Ashton Eaton, 32; Emma Bunton, 44; Geena Davis, 64. Happy Birthday: Put everything in order, free up time and prepare to concentrate on what you want to achieve this year. Refuse to get wrapped up in other people’s business, leaving you no time to pursue your dreams. […]
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Mom who regrets her marriage set a poor example for kids
DEAR ABBY: I married someone who turned out to be very abusive and controlling of me and the kids. I felt powerless to leave with them because of the emotional control, and I had no way to make a living to support them. They are all adults now, and three of them have been in […]
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Leo: Connecting with past acquaintances can help in the present
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Skeet Ulrich, 50; Rainn Wilson, 54; Bill Maher, 64; David Lynch, 74. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let someone beat you at your own game. Put your energy to good use, and use your intelligence to navigate your way to a higher position. Challenge yourself mentally, and pick up new skills, […]
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A liver transplant is necessary with advanced disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 62 years old and has cirrhosis of the liver. He does not drink. Years ago, he had a blood transfusion that turned out to have hepatitis C. He cannot get a liver transplant. He has ascites, which needs to get drained once a week. It is very painful. I […]