CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Phillippe, 50; Colin Firth, 64; Amy Irving, 71; Joe Perry, 74. Happy Birthday: Don’t let emotions lead you in the wrong direction or lose sight of common sense when dealing with domestic or partnership issues. Set boundaries and standards, and strive for equality. The wrong move or choice can […]
Advice
Intractable hiccups might be due to acid reflux
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 64-year-old man. I got a terrible rash from poison ivy and needed to be put on prednisone. After a few days, I started having terrible hiccups. They’ve been going on for two days, and they are constant. I’ve tried all the home treatments to get rid of them. […]
Endometrial biopsy is indicated for woman with blood in urine
DEAR DR. ROACH: About three months ago, I bled a bit while urinating. This was the first (and only) time in over 30 years since menopause that this happened. An ultrasound was performed, and they found a mildly thickened endometrium (6.1 mm) with scattered cystic change, but without focal lesion. My gynecologist is suggesting an […]
Silence from relatives deepens loss of mother
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my mother developed a small nagging cough, and her overall health started to decline. She entered the hospital on a Monday and by the end of the week, she had passed away from a very aggressive form of lung cancer. We were very close, and I was devastated. I prepared […]
CANCER: Choose your words and mannerisms carefully
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Williams, 44; Eric Stonestreet, 53; Adam Sandler, 58; Hugh Grant, 64. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what and who matters to you. Your intuition will point you in the right direction, and initiating change will help you capture your dreams. Put energy behind your words and manufacture opportunities that […]
Silence from relatives deepens loss of mother
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my mother developed a small nagging cough, and her overall health started to decline. She entered the hospital on a Monday and by the end of the week, she had passed away from a very aggressive form of lung cancer. We were very close, and I was devastated. I prepared […]
Capricorn: Don’t take anything for granted; budget wisely and weed out what isn’t necessary.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Williams, 44; Eric Stonestreet, 53; Adam Sandler, 58; Hugh Grant, 64. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what and who matters to you. Your intuition will point you in the right direction, and initiating change will help you capture your dreams. Put energy behind your words and manufacture opportunities that […]
Endometrial biopsy is indicated for woman with blood in urine
DEAR DR. ROACH: About three months ago, I bled a bit while urinating. This was the first (and only) time in over 30 years since menopause that this happened. An ultrasound was performed, and they found a mildly thickened endometrium (6.1 mm) with scattered cystic change, but without focal lesion. My gynecologist is suggesting an […]
Husbands feel out of place dancing with their wives
DEAR ABBY: I’m married, and in my mid-40s. My wife and I have a robust social life, for which we both feel very lucky and blessed. We have amazing friends who are a wonderful support system and with whom we go out regularly. Lately, our wives have been wanting to go to dance clubs, where […]
GEMINI: Don’t give in to emotional manipulation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pink, 45; David Arquette, 53; Brooke Burke, 53; Neko Case, 54. Happy Birthday: See the sights, explore and expand your vision, mind and soul. Changing location or rearranging your routine will give you a new lease on life. Refrain from limiting what you can accomplish due to a fear of […]