CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marcus Mumford, 32; Justin Timberlake, 38; Kerry Washington, 42; Portia de Rossi, 46. Happy Birthday: Follow your heart and your head, and let your will lead you to victory. Reach out to those who have something to offer and are willing to share. Collaboration will encourage new beginnings that can […]
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Insurance companies decide which test, meds are 'experimental'
DEAR DR. ROACH: Due to an elevated PSA (5.3) my urologist recommended a fairly new test prior to deciding on a prostate biopsy. The test is referred to as an ExoDx Prostate (Intelliscore). It is performed on a urine sample and results in a score that indicates a higher or lower probability of high-grade prostate […]
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Last rites for dying wife were comfort to her family
DEAR ABBY: My wife, a convert to reform Judaism, died this past year. The day before she passed, while she was in a coma, Roman Catholic family members asked if they could bring in a priest. I said OK because I knew it meant a lot to them. A priest came and administered last rites. […]
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Sagittarius: Be careful about easy distractions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wilmer Valderrama, 39; Christian Bale, 45; Phil Collins, 68; Charles S. Dutton, 68. Happy Birthday: Stand up for your beliefs, and make a difference in your community, workplace or circle of friends. How you approach life and the suggestions and solutions you make will draw positive attention to you and […]
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PPIs not the best choice for occasional heartburn
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past 50 years I have been bothered by occasional indigestion or heartburn after eating a greasy or spicy meal. This might occur several times per month, but not more than once a week. I have always gotten instant relief through either calcium carbonate tablets (Tums) or a teaspoon of sodium […]
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Man seeking commitment finds casual sex instead
DEAR ABBY: What are your thoughts about having a sex-only arrangement with an ex? Most of the women I’ve dated have contacted me after the relationship was over hoping to have “no-strings-attached” sex on a regular basis. I have always refused because I figured it would make it more difficult to move on and to […]
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Nasal irrigation can soothe inflamed sinuses
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m asking this question for my sister. Is it safe to use a nasal rinse solution when one has a sinus infection with green phlegm? She also sufferers from a deviated septum, dysfunctional Eustachian tubes and vestibular disorder with vertigo and tinnitus. — K.C.H. ANSWER: Sinus infections are common. Most are caused […]
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Scorpio: Don't believe everything you hear
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 44; Heather Graham, 49; Oprah Winfrey, 65; Tom Selleck, 74. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to make a difference. Stand up for those who are challenged to gain strong support. Don’t give in to unjust behavior or those who lack integrity. Speak openly about what’s right and what […]
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Overserved party guest hides mishap on sofa under pillows
DEAR ABBY: We need some advice. Recently we hosted our annual holiday party and invited all of our neighbors and friends. Our invitation stated that the party would run between 5 and 11:30 so our guests could also attend other parties that might be going on at the same time. As our party was winding […]
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Impact of depression on family and friends is focus of survey
DEAR READERS: The departments of psychiatry and medicine at Tufts Medical Center want to learn more about the impact caregiving has on family members and friends of people who have been diagnosed with depression or other illnesses. Because family members and friends play a large part in providing care while also balancing jobs and other […]