CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Hendricks, 43; Kristin Lehman, 46; Amy Ryan, 49; Frankie Valli, 84. Happy Birthday: Have a plan. Sort through the past and configure the most suitable way to move forward. Learn all you can to prepare yourself for whatever comes your way. Discipline and determination are attributes that will not […]
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Reader concerned about hernia policy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old female with a protruding stomach bulge. My surgeon confirmed that it’s a hernia, which I got while taking care of my handicapped husband (who recently passed away). Since I had two abdominal surgeries two years ago, he does not want to do surgery again. The hernia is located […]
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Wife annoyed that husband relieves himself outside
DEAR ABBY: We moved to the country, but we’re not really far out of town. My educated, urbane, professional husband who has always lived in the city, now bypasses our 2 1/2 bathrooms and relieves himself outdoors in a “king of all he surveys” pose. We no longer have children living at home, and he […]
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Gemini: Control your emotions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyle Busch, 33; Ellie Kemper, 38; David Beckham, 43; Dwayne Johnson, 46. Happy Birthday: Treat past failures as a lesson; you’ll breeze by any obstacles you encounter this year. Using indiscretion and moderation will help you gain greater perspective and encourage the development of solid strategies that will help you […]
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Thought shift on antibiotics before dental work
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a stent, but also a knee replacement, for which I take four 500-mg capsules of amoxicillin each time I go to the dentist, including just for cleaning. This is per my surgeon’s orders. Do you have any information that would question the necessity of this? — M.W. ANSWER: Bacteria can […]
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Family closes ranks against woman
DEAR ABBY: I need advice badly. A close family member has been living with a woman who sexually assaults people by grabbing their genitalia, kissing them forcibly on the mouth and touching their buttocks. She’s completely without boundaries. We have an important family event coming up and have decided not to invite her because we […]
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90 pound chemo patient should skip fasting
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter-in-law has stage 1 breast cancer and has just started her chemotherapy. I am concerned about her decision to fast for two days before and one day after each treatment. She weighs only 90 pounds, and fasting while you are trying to fight cancer does not sound like a good idea. […]
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Nurse knocked into emotional tailspin
DEAR ABBY: A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. I’m only 34. That’s what I keep repeating to myself — I’m only 34. I feel lost. I’m mad at God and have lost my faith. I keep wondering “Why me?” “Why my family AGAIN?” “Why stage 4?” I cry alone […]
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Taurus: Be open and honest
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 49; Tim McGraw, 51; Joanna Lumley, 72; Judy Collins, 79. Happy Birthday: You’ll feel passionate about reaching the goals you set this year. Your drive and determination coupled with quality performance will not deny you the success you crave. Put your priorities in order and do not deviate […]
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Can the HPV vaccine be used to treat warts?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My dermatologist suggested that I get the HPV vaccine, as it will help my body fight warts of various kinds. I’ve had plantar warts and warts on my fingers and hands. They go away with treatment, but seem to come back in a different spot over time. I am a 62-year-old male […]