DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read an article released by the Broad Institute that claims a breakthrough in the treatment of progressive kidney disease. It states that experiments with rats have resulted in the stoppage of disease progression, and in some cases, reversal. It further states that human trials are the next step. Do you […]
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Capricorn: Greed will cost you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jemima Kirke, 33; Channing Tatum, 38; Tom Welling, 41; Kevin James, 53. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on how you earn your living and handle cash. Have a plan in place to reach your goals. Absorb information people offer and use it to your best ability. Taking on more responsibility will help […]
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Sagittarius: Choose your words
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Lee, 48; Renee Zellweger, 49; Hank Azaria, 54; Al Pacino, 78. Happy Birthday: You’ve got enough stamina and drive to reach far beyond your expectations. Open up and embrace change this year. You will grow personally, professionally and financially. Partnerships will develop with people you can count on, and […]
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DES daughters face increased cancer risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a follow-up question regarding the risk of cervical cancer from HPV and herpes. I have had cervical cancer and exposure to DES. You did not mention if this particular estrogen exposure is a risk factor, but I am wondering. — M.M. ANSWER: Diethylstilbestrol, or DES, is a synthetic estrogen, which […]
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Husband invites wife to watch porn
DEAR ABBY: My husband is retired. Except for golf a few times a week, he’s home all the time. He has taken to looking at porn a lot when he is home, including pictures and reading racy stories. When I come home from work, he’s on the computer. I’m very uncomfortable with it, and I […]
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Workplace safeguards in place for welder
ANSWER: Welders are exposed to industrial chemicals, and this can lead to medical complications. Some of the chemicals used in different types of welding cause irritation in the lungs and can predispose a person to respiratory infections. In fact, in the U.K., it’s recommended that welders consider the 23-valent pneumonia vaccine, since their risk of […]
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Scorpio: Put your wallet away
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: David Boudia, 29; Kelly Clarkson, 36; Cedric the Entertainer, 54; Barbra Streisand, 76. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to bring about positive change in your life and your relationships. Socialize more and volunteer your services for events that you find compelling and will lead to new acquaintances with unusual people. […]
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Revelations about past cloud bright future
DEAR ABBY: I recently started dating a man who, until now, has been everything I wanted — respectful, kind, caring, funny, the list goes on. He’s recently divorced, and from what I know, he was unfaithful to his wife with many long-term side partners. Later, he started having one-night stands. He travels a lot for […]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome has new name
DEAR DR. ROACH: For two years, I have had symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. Like many of my fellow sufferers, I continually feel bad, but no test can confirm my diagnosis. Because of this and other factors, I am looking at “psychosomatic illness” as a cause. CFS would lend itself to such a diagnosis. Any […]
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Plans to live together fall apart as boyfriend backs out
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Chris,” and I were planning on moving in together. We went apartment hunting and created a realistic budget we could both maintain. He was the one who brought up the idea and also the one who pushed it. Chris is an only child. His parents love him so much I think […]