DEAR DR. ROACH: With the current focus on gut health, I have been hearing a lot about probiotic supplements. Who should take them? Does the number of bacteria matter more than the types listed on the container? Does one take them daily, for a brief time period, or for extended time periods? — K.V.S. ANSWER: […]
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Cancer: Let your heart lead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Malala Yousafzai, 21; Kimberly Perry, 35; Topher Grace, 40; Steve Howey, 41. Happy Birthday: This is a new year and a new you. Update your look and pick up new skills. Head out, socialize more and learn all you can from those you associate with. Sporting a friendly demeanor will […]
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Talk of remarriage
DEAR ABBY: My brother-in-law “Charles” has earned the privilege of being buried in a military cemetery. He lost his wife, “Claire,” to cancer 10 years ago; she is buried in their plot in the military cemetery with a headstone. Their children are all adults now. Charles has been seriously dating a divorcee, “Joyce,” and they […]
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Wife cheats without remorse
DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful husband of 11 years and three children. “Carl” is attentive, caring and always puts the needs of our family first. You could say he is everyone’s dream husband. Long story short, I cheated on him while I was on vacation. It started as innocent flirtation, but then it went […]
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Gemini: Be realistic
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Chambers, 48; Lisa Rinna, 55; Richie Sambora, 59; Sela Ward, 62. Happy Birthday: Fill this year with new beginnings. The changes you make will enhance the way you live and bring you one step closer to a lifelong dream. Take responsibility for what transpires. Refuse to give anyone a […]
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M. marinum bacteria
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about “flesh-eating bacteria.” Is it in any way related to Mycobacterium marinum? My son is having multiple surgeries due to this, which was finally and correctly diagnosed after many weeks. It came on slowly over months, and has caused his hand to swell up greatly. He remembered […]
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The nocebo effect
DEAR DR. ROACH: Over the past year, I have taken three different statins, all with disastrous side effects. I am currently getting a month off before my doctor tries another one. I have talked to everyone I know or meet about these drugs. My decidedly unscientific survey results are that about a third of the […]
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Friend slow to reconnect
DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with my best friend from high school. I moved out of state at the age of 30, and we lost touch. Turns out she lives about 70 miles from me. Neither of us married or had children. Someone told me where she works and I called her. She called back […]
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Taurus: Change can be good
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Simpson, 38; Adrian Grenier, 42; Sofia Vergara, 46; Arlo Guthrie, 71. Happy Birthday: Try something new; implement plans you’ve been contemplating for a long time. It’s time to start doing instead of just talking. Partnerships should be assessed and restricted to suit the other person’s and your needs. Once […]
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Aries: Look on the bright side
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fred Savage, 42; Jack White, 43; Tom Hanks, 62; Jimmy Smits, 63. Happy Birthday: If you want this to be a year of change, it’s up to you to make the first move. Once you head in a certain direction, you will find out who is going to lend you […]