DEAR DR. ROACH: My stepfather had a series of screening tests done by a commercial company, including tests on his carotid arteries, abdominal aorta, peripheral arteries and heart rhythm. He received a good report. However, two or three weeks after the screening, he suffered a stroke. My confidence in the screening program was shaken! How […]
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Mom-to-be’s choice of mentor falls short on disciplining kids
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were recently matched with a child in an adoption. I’m not experienced with children, but my neighbor “Kara” has two kids around the same age as our future son. I like Kara and really want our child and me to spend time with her family. The problem is, my […]
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Sagittarius: Get a jump start on New Year resolutions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marla Sokoloff, 39; Jake Gyllenhaal, 39; Alyssa Milano, 47; Tyson Beckford, 49. Happy Birthday: Everything has a place. It’s time to put things away — to compartmentalize emotionally, mentally and physically. Prepare, and when the time comes, you’ll be ready to participate. It’s time to work on you, your happiness […]
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Misophonia is an excessive response to certain sounds
DEAR DR. ROACH: My grandson suffers from misophonia. He is unable to attend school or be in the same room as anyone eating. He runs away when someone clears their throat or coughs. As a result, he is totally isolated and has no friends. He is soon to be 16 years old and is home-schooled. […]
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Woman serving time fears boyfriend’s love will fade
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 25-year-old female currently serving a nine-year prison sentence. It is the first time I have ever been in trouble (wrong place, wrong time). My boyfriend is 24. We’ve been together 2 1/2 years and have had our ups and downs (mostly ups). I am truly in love with him, and he […]
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Scorpio: Pencil in time with friends and relatives
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Aguilera, 39; Katie Holmes, 41; Brad Pitt, 56; Steven Spielberg, 73. Happy Birthday: Rethink each move you make. Certainty will be necessary this year if you want to get ahead. Strategic decisions will help you position yourself for new beginnings, but first, tidy up whatever you’ve left dangling. This […]
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When jaw surgery is needed, must osteoporosis meds stop?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, currently treated with Prolia injections. I also previously took Fosamax for four years. I must have a tooth extracted due to a crack in the root, and my dentist wants me to forgo the Prolia treatment due to risk of osteonecrosis. […]
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Birthday party guest list does not inclue newborn
DEAR ABBY: My brother- and sister-in-law were trying to have a baby using artificial insemination. A few months into the very difficult pregnancy, they were told the baby had many life-threatening defects and asked if they wanted to terminate because the baby had little, if any, chance of surviving. They chose to carry the baby […]
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Libra: Aiding those less fortunate will be rewarding
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Milla Jovovich, 44; Bill Pullman, 66; Eugene Levy, 73; Ernie Hudson, 74. Happy Birthday: Get serious about what you want out of life. Examine what you’ve done as well as your current situation, and put together a plan that will help you bring about positive change. Happiness and personal satisfaction […]
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Inflammation of stomach caused by H. pylori bacteria
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 77-year-old aunt, who is in good health, had an endoscopy and was told that her stomach biopsy was positive for H. pylori. She was treated for 14 days. After a month, a breathing test showed no signs of H. pylori. However, I read her biopsy report, and it showed “secondary interstitial […]