DEAR ABBY: While, as you replied to ”Sleepy in California” (Sept. 17), some parents do ”co-sleep” with their children for the first few months, what you were referring to is actually ”bed sharing.” Bed sharing was shown in studies several years ago to be the greatest risk factor for sleep-related deaths in young infants less […]
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For persistent body lice, check reinfection sources
DEAR DR. ROACH: How does an adult handle getting rid of persistent infestation (over five months) of body lice? Are there doctors or professionals skilled in dealing with this problem? If so, how would you find them? Who would be qualified to actually identify parasites like various kind of lice? — R.I. ANSWER: There are […]
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Aries: Observing others carefully will increase your skills and knowledge
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carly Rae Jepsen, 31; Jena Malone, 32; Michael Strahan, 45; Goldie Hawn, 71. Happy Birthday: Learn from past experiences and remain calm this year. Make the most out of what you have to work with and consider how you can utilize your talents to best suit your needs. Think matters […]
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Suggest that holiday critics step up and lend a hand
DEAR ABBY: The holidays are coming, and this year it’s my turn to host Thanksgiving. I’m a full-time working mom with two active children, and I also volunteer. No matter how hard I will work at cleaning my house before the relatives come, I know there’ll be areas that aren’t spotless. There’s just not enough […]
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Preventing the spread of C. diff requires routine hygiene
DEAR DR. ROACH: We have a close family friend who was hospitalized with C. diff several months ago after working at an assisted-living facility. How do we minimize the risk to our family when this person visits our home? If he has another episode, will he know if he is contagious? — Anon. ANSWER: If […]
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Plan ahead for worst-case scenario
DEAR ABBY: I’m 42, and the mother of three children. I love my kids, but after many years of wanting to do something about my ”mommy belly,” I decided to have a tummy tuck. As a woman of color, my preference was for a sculpted, curvy shape. For aesthetic reasons, I liked the work being […]
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Scorpio: Check the online job market before leaving
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashley Fink, 30; Dan Byrd, 31; Joel McHale, 45; Bo Derek, 60. Happy Birthday: Look for an opportunity to expand your interests. Refuse to let what others do stand in your way. Be prepared to take action and follow through with your plans. Bring about the change you require in […]
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Sister fears her wedding will be beginning of family’s end
DEAR ABBY: In less than a month, I am being married to my same-sex partner of 4 1/2 years. My brother and I spend time together at least once a month — if not more — and he has always given me time with my nephews. Our conversations tend to be centered around lighthearted subjects […]
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Pisces: Pick and choose your projects, activities and events to suit your needs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 54; Meg Ryan, 55; Allison Janney, 57; Ann Curry, 60. Happy Birthday: Turn up the heat and make things happen. Engage in whatever excites you and turn any negative you face into a positive. It’s up to you to stay in control and to go after what you […]
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Friend enjoys a free ride without the slightest thanks
DEAR ABBY: I am a retired airline employee, and I get passes for my friends and family. I recently provided first-class-eligible round-trip passes from San Diego to Paris to my best friend and her friend. (The fare would have cost them thousands of dollars retail.) The only thing I asked in return was to pick […]