DEAR ABBY: My heart is breaking for my friend who was married just a month and a half ago. She and her husband went on a two-week Mediterranean cruise for their honeymoon. They have not lived together since then. Her husband says he loves her, and I know she loves him, but he has no […]
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Granulomas in sarcoidosis can make their own vitamin D
DEAR DR ROACH: Many years ago, while I was battling breast cancer, a scan showed spots of concern in my midthoracic area. Upon further testing, it was determined that I have sarcoidosis. My pulmonologist warned me to stop all calcium and vitamin D supplements. Now, after 15 years, my primary care doctor wants me to […]
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Capricorn: Think outside of the box and prepare for a new year
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Morgan, 34; Eden Riegel, 39; Morris Chestnut, 51; Frank Langella, 82. Happy Birthday: Recognize what you can and cannot do. Concentration and stamina allocated to the projects that will benefit you the most should be your target this year. Refuse to let anyone undermine you or create confusion or […]
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New decade brings positive resolutions for happy future
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2020! The New Year has arrived, and with it our chance for a new beginning. Today we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions, which were adapted by my late […]
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This murder mystery is not likely lurking in your refrigerator
DEAR DR. ROACH: We watch a murder mystery show on TV. The detective finds any number of dead people who have been poisoned by almond and cherry pits. I drink almond milk several times a day. Am I in any danger? — L.J. ANSWER: Stone fruit pits (the kernels inside the stone) contain the substance […]
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Sagittarius: Be wary of deception and trust yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey McIntyre, 47; Val Kilmer, 60; Bebe Neuwirth, 61; Anthony Hopkins, 82. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities, and something of interest will surface. A change will make it easier to take advantage of an exciting prospect. Don’t allow uncertainty or confusion set in when it comes to where or how […]
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Bride-to-be attempts to keep costs and hurt feelings down
DEAR ABBY: I have an awkward wedding conundrum I hope you can help me with. I am getting married in April and want to invite two co-workers with whom I am very close. One of them is married; the other, “Sara,” is in the process of divorcing her husband. Sara was unhappy for years with […]
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Vitamin D’s odd connection with pancreas inflammation
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are you aware of the possibility of pancreatitis resulting from long-term vitamin D2 supplementation? I was diagnosed with IPMN with chronic pancreatitis after being on 50,000 IU of vitamin D2 once a week for nine months. I had mild upper left quadrant pain, which I am told is quite unusual for pancreatic […]
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Scorpio: Focus on yourself and your well-being
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 39; Tyrese Gibson, 41; Laila Ali, 42; Meredith Vieira, 66. Happy Birthday: Fix up your place, change your environment, set new goals and aim to be your very best. Turn this into a year of transformation and a time to eliminate problems and strive for perfection, happiness and […]
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Talk of previous relationship throws water on current flame
DEAR ABBY: I’m a widower who was very happily married. I have decided to re-enter the dating game. I met a very nice widow, and we connected. As I was lonely, it made a big change for the better in my life. The lady I matched up with is a wonderful, caring person, and we […]