DR. ROACH WRITES: As I write this, another gun tragedy has taken place in the United States. By the time it gets published, about 1,500 more people are likely to have been killed by guns, many accidentally. Physicians have a responsibility to protect the health of their patients and the public, and I can’t be […]
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Make the most of a new year
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2018! A new year has arrived, and with it our chance for a new beginning. Today we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions — which were adapted by my […]
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Libra: Take a trip down memory lane
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eden Riegel, 37; Morris Chestnut, 49; Verne Troyer, 49; Frank Langella, 80. Happy Birthday: Reflect and strategize about how to best move forward. Consider how you can create simple, effective ways to make the most out of what you have in order to make your life better. An innovative approach […]
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Virgo: Make decisions and follow through with your plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey McIntyre, 45; Val Kilmer, 58; Bebe Neuwirth, 59; Anthony Hopkins, 80. Happy Birthday: The truth counts. Deal with the past in order to build a better future. Looking at your situation honestly will help you decipher the best way to move forward. Be willing to let go of temptations […]
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Don’t throw that apple out the window
DEAR ABBY: I am president and co-founder of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, one of the leading teaching and research hospitals for wildlife medicine in the world. We have treated more than 70,000 wild patients since our organization was established 35 years ago. Like the reader (“An Apple a Day,” Aug. 11) who is under […]
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Cheating partner shifts blame for collapse of relationship
DEAR ABBY: My partner of 11 years has decided he is no longer in love with me. He says it’s because he thinks I cheated on him. I have told him repeatedly that it didn’t happen, which is the truth. Long story short, he says he wants us to start over as friends and see […]
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Virgo: Cut your losses and move on
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 37; Tyrese Gibson, 39; Laila Ali, 40; Tiger Woods, 42. Happy Birthday: You’ll have to keep things organized if you don’t want to lose sight of your goals. Keeping promises and being up-front about what is possible will be necessary if you want to avoid discord. Stick to […]
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Identifying your problem allergen is the best weapon
DEAR DR. ROACH: I live in extreme northeast Texas, so allergies are a given. Every morning, 24/7/365, my nose runs. Sometimes hot liquid runs out of my nose before I can even grab a tissue. I have taken Allegra, Claritin, Xyzal, etc. Nothing seems to help. Benadryl DOES help, but my eyes hurt when I […]
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Leo: Curb overspending, emotional outbursts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jude Law, 45; Patricia Clarkson, 58; Ted Danson, 70; Jon Voight, 79. Happy Birthday: Don’t get down; get moving. If something isn’t the way you like, look for a way to make positive changes that will encourage you to live a better life. Focus on your health, personal relationships and […]
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Patient's romantic feelings for doctor cause confusion
DEAR ABBY: I started seeing a new doctor six months ago to be treated for a serious medical condition. I respect his medical opinion and the fact that many doctors treating my condition would be judgmental and lack compassion. He has offered both. While I appreciate his skills as a doctor, I have started to […]