CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole and Dylan Sprouse, 26; Meghan Markle, 37; Barack Obama, 57; Billy Bob Thornton, 63. Happy Birthday: Use your intelligence and know-how when dealing with people pressuring you to expand too fast, take on too much or indulge in things that are costly or not good for you. Standing your […]
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Source of couples' cancers
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and my wife is now getting treatment for breast cancer. Would cooking on a nonstick skillet have caused the cancers? My wife was using one for quite some time, but not anymore. — B.R. ANSWER: When someone is diagnosed with any serious disease, but especially […]
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Mom sees danger everywhere
DEAR ABBY: I’m the proud mom of a wonderful 21-year-old daughter whom I find myself worrying about more and more lately. She just graduated from our local college and is heading to medical school in another state six hours away. Rationally, I know she’ll be fine and can take care of herself, but I am […]
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Aquarius: Don't take on too much
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evangeline Lilly, 39; Michael Ealy, 45; Martha Stewart, 77; Tony Bennett, 92. Happy Birthday: Don’t make a fuss over matters that aren’t that important. Concentrate on how best to use your skills and knowledge. Share your feelings; bring about personal changes that will lead to greater freedom and happiness. A […]
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Policeman dismayed by mom
DEAR ABBY: The media give us stories of racial conflict and the shooting of police officers almost daily, and every reporter and news anchor proposes solutions. As a Hispanic police officer in a small city, I have an observation. I was having lunch the other day with two other officers. Sitting across from us was […]
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Removal of tumor best option
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 62 years of age and in excellent health. I run or hike 3 or more miles on most days, road bike, swim and weight train. I eat sensibly, and I don’t drink, smoke or take drugs. I don’t drink coffee or even take aspirin for pain. My last physical exam […]
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Capricorn: Offer advice
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallie Eisenberg, 26; Sam Worthington, 42; Kevin Smith, 48; Mary-Louise Parker, 54. Happy Birthday: Learn from experience. A simpler lifestyle will bring you more comfort than you realize. Eliminate unnecessary responsibilities and lower your debt; you will be able to take care of the opportunities that are heading your way. […]
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Family divided by predator
DEAR ABBY: A number of years ago, it came out that my brother-in-law had raped and molested his two daughters and two granddaughters. It tore our family apart. Although my sister said she intended to divorce him, she never did. She also didn’t report it — so he was never convicted of the crime — […]
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Sagittarius: Tune in to people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Madison Bumgarner, 29; Jason Momoa, 39; Adam Duritz, 54; Coolio, 55. Happy Birthday: Look beyond what’s right in front of you. Plan to turn this year into one that encourages personal gains. Instead of taking on the impossible or being extravagant, hone your skills and focus on fitness, health, diet […]
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Stopping heartburn meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 61-year-old woman in fairly good health except that I have been taking prescription omeprazole once a day for heartburn for at least 10 years, if not more. I’ve read articles that say this isn’t good to take long term, like I’ve been doing. When I’ve tried to stop by […]