CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth Green, 45; Mary Steenburgen, 66; Robert Klein, 77; Nick Nolte, 78. Happy Birthday: Stay focused this year. Don’t let the little things get to you. Your strength will kick in if you keep busy and concentrate on what it is you want to change and achieve in your life. […]
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Bathroom Peeping Tom stuns retirement home employee
DEAR ABBY: Something happened at work that has me traumatized. I work at a retirement house for a convent. The nuns are sweet, kind and easy to get along with. But last week while I was using the bathroom, a nun decided to be a Peeping Tom while I was on the toilet. She laughed […]
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Condoms do protect against HIV transmission
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that condoms have tiny holes in them, and that they don’t provide protection against HIV/AIDS. Is this true? — G.D.M. ANSWER: Condoms do have tiny holes in them if magnified enough; however, latex condoms are effective at preventing HIV transmission, both measured in a laboratory as well as in clinical […]
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Single mom drawn to married man with terminally ill wife
DEAR ABBY: I am a single mom. A few months ago I met a man who contacted me on social media. After meeting him, I realized he was married, but he was not happy. Unfortunately, his wife has a terminal illness, and he feels obligated to care for her until it is over. We formed […]
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Cancer: Your creativity can lead the way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 41; Chris Rock, 54; Garth Brooks, 57; James Spader, 59. Happy Birthday: Take on something new this year. How you wheel and deal will keep you in the running for a big change you’ve been working toward for years. Trust yourself and believe in your abilities to make […]
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Three's too crowded for wife in 'Shades of Grey' marriage
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my best friend for nine years. We have our ups and downs, but we’re generally happy. When “Fifty Shades of Grey” came out, I told him I was interested in exploring that scene. He was thrilled because he’s always been in the lifestyle but was afraid to scare me […]
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Gemini: A change will help you financially
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Charlie Heaton, 25; Rick Astley, 53; Kathy Najimy, 62; Tom Brokaw, 79. Happy Birthday: Take your time and systematically initiate changes you want to make. You have plenty to gain if you are willing to work hard and follow through with what you want to see happen. Reconnecting with old […]
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Could secondhand marijuana trigger a drug-test fail?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is studying aviation maintenance, and the instructors tell the students to expect random urine tests for drugs when they are employed. Drinking alcohol is fine, but using marijuana and other drugs are cause for losing your license and thus your career. Recently we were walking around Boston for a day […]
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Taurus: Do what's best for yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 32; Michael Sheen, 50; Laura Linney, 55; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 57. Happy Birthday: A change will help you reach a goal you’ve been working toward for some time. Your patience and hard work will pay off, and with a little effort on your part, you’ll be given the […]
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For prostate issue, careful monitoring is a viable strategy
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is in regard to prostate cancer diagnosis. I’m a 65-year-old man. Several years ago, I was placed on testosterone. At that time, my PSA reading was normal (2.5), but after being on the testosterone for two years, my PSA steadily started to increase — to the point where my PSA […]