CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Fassbender, 40; Christopher Meloni, 56; Emmylou Harris, 70; Linda Hunt, 72. Happy Birthday: Set sail. Go to places that will help you get a better understanding of who you are and what you want out of life. Rely on your intelligence and fortitude to see matters through. Don’t settle […]
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Virgo: Do your own research and make decisions based on facts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 20; Hillary Scott, 31; Taran Killam, 35; Susan Boyle, 56. Happy Birthday: Get everything in order. Sort through important papers and take time to understand what you need to know in order to follow through with your plans. Educate yourself and take the time to find out who […]
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Cause of reader’s blood-loss-induced anemia is elusive
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother, who is now 81, has very low iron. She has to have iron infusions. The infusions last from six to eight weeks. Afterward, the iron level is fine for a little while, and then she has to go back again. They have done several tests, including a colonoscopy and a […]
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Mom visiting dad in Mexico should leave baby at home
DEAR ABBY: My 21-year-old daughter has a 6-month-old child. The father is a 36-year-old man who was recently deported to Mexico. He continues to contact her and wants her to travel to Mexico to visit him. I am terrified of all the things that could happen to her if she goes. I don’t trust him. […]
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Taurus: Don't let your emotions lead you astray
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 17; Elijah Wood, 34; Sarah McLachlan, 47; Frank Darabont, 56. Happy Birthday: Put critical thought behind your every move. Don’t wait for someone else to set the pace. Show confidence as you master new skills and head in directions that promise satisfaction and benefits that will make you […]
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Infection after hip replacement may require second surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hip replacement seven weeks ago. Three weeks ago, I went to physical therapy, where the therapist stretched my leg. That evening, I was in severe pain. The surgeon checked my hip and said that the pain was muscular. Since that time, I have had severe pain, for which I […]
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Woman's free baby-sitting is her choice, not fiance's
DEAR ABBY: I am a stay-at-home mom with three children. Recently, another mom asked me to care for her 3-year-old daughter while she went to work. She offered to pay me, but I declined, given her circumstances, because I consider her a friend, even though I have known her for only a short time. My […]
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Making sense of mixed connective tissue disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: One rheumatologist diagnosed me with unspecified mixed connective tissue disease and Raynaud’s syndrome. I was put on Plaquenil, which caused some hair loss and thinning. I got a second opinion from another rheumatologist, who said that based on my bloodwork, I do not have Raynaud’s or mixed connective tissue disease. Is it […]
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Aries: Don't let anyone speak on your behalf
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fergie, 42; Nathan Fillion, 46; Mariah Carey, 47; Pauley Perrette, 48. Happy Birthday: Express your thoughts without revealing your emotions. Share just enough to make others feel comfortable and willing to feed you information that will help you make important decisions regarding your future and the people you are going […]
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Assignment abroad causes problems
DEAR ABBY: I took an assignment with my company that posted me to Hong Kong for two years. My adult children, ages 21, 26 and 29, were supportive, although my youngest was not especially happy about it. We video chat with our kids, trying to stay involved as much as possible. We have also visited […]