DEAR ABBY: I missed the funeral of a long-time family friend, “Tom,” because I foolishly relied on one of my relatives to let me know when the service was and she didn’t. I had to go out of town two days after Tom died, but I should have called someone before I left so I […]
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Aftereffects of anesthesia during surgery can include delirium
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, who is 72 years of age, has had a horrendous number of surgeries in her life. After one surgery, she had her first complication, delirium and hallucinations that lasted for days. Not knowing the cause, I was under the impression that it was possibly an overdose of morphine from the […]
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Leo: Take better care of your health and your love life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 34; Ellen Pompeo, 48; Tracy Morgan, 49; Michael Jai White, 50. Happy Birthday: Mull over what you want to achieve and consider how to best reach your destination. Don’t expect others to see things your way. Sensitive issues will surface that will require your undivided attention. Choose intelligence […]
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As boyfriends hair disappears, so does woman's attraction
DEAR ABBY: My physical attraction to my boyfriend has significantly diminished due to his baldness. I know this may seem shallow, but I have lost all interest in intimate contact with him. When I look at his bald head or he rests his head on my shoulder, it literally makes my stomach lurch! Our romance […]
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Pros and cons of finasteride treatment for enlarged prostate
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an enlarged prostate but no diagnosed prostate cancer, having had a prostate MRI. My most recent exam showed an enlarged prostate. My PSA is still below 4, and I have been taking two tamsulosin pills daily, but from time to time I get up more than several times during the […]
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Cancer: Concentrate on how to best handle your money
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Lachey, 44; Eric Dane, 45; Susan Tedeschi, 47; Lou Ferrigno, 66. Happy Birthday: Listen to others carefully. The conversations you have this year can make a difference to your personal life and your standard of living. Don’t be tempted to be indulgent or make promises that you will have […]
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Divorced mom mulls overruling dad on daughter's social life
Last year my daughter had an incident (an “I’ll show you mine, you show me yours” kind of thing) with a friend at school, and my ex and I decided they should no longer hang out after school alone anymore. A year has gone by, and because they’re in the same social circle at school, […]
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Gemini: Truth may be in short supply
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jack Osbourne, 32; Parker Posey, 49; Courtney Thorne-Smith, 50; Bonnie Raitt, 68. Happy Birthday: Educational pursuits and using your physical skills to help you advance will pay off. Set the stage for what you want to see transpire. Lay down your plans and take one step at a time to […]
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A primer on the 2017 flu season vaccines
DR. ROACH WRITES: It is nearly flu season, and I want to discuss the options for vaccines available this year in North America. I do not recommend the nasal vaccine, as expert groups have questioned its effectiveness. There are seven influenza vaccines available. For most people, any vaccine is acceptable. The usual flu shot offered […]
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Man who lost his 'spark' gets inspiration from readers
DEAR ABBY: I’m responding to “Wallowing in the North” (June 16), who has had a wonderful life and has accomplished all the goals he set out for himself at age 56, but now feels no “spark” to carry on. Abby, he’s in a unique position to help someone else who hasn’t had all those advantages […]