DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, after three years of marriage, I had a brief affair and was caught by my husband, who is a doctor. We had little girls, so he decided not to divorce me, but I had to cut my long hair short in a man’s style and stop wearing makeup or jewelry […]
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If you swallow something you shouldn’t have, call poison control
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve heard of people using hydrogen peroxide (3 percent) as an emetic. How dangerous is this practice, and is it effective? — B.G. ANSWER: Hydrogen peroxide taken internally is neither safe nor effective for any medical indication. An emetic is a substance that makes people vomit, and they are seldom if ever […]
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Gemini: Refuse to let anyone limit your chances
ELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Hutcherson, 24; Bode Miller, 39; Kirk Cameron, 46; Hugh Jackman, 48. Happy Birthday: Express your feelings and prepare to make changes this year. Socializing with people who share your sentiments and are trying to achieve similar goals will help to keep you on the right course. Refuse to let […]
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Woman isn’t sure her crush wants to leave her husband
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 25-year-old lesbian from a suburban area outside the Twin Cities. It’s not easy finding other gay women in this area, unless I visit Minneapolis, which I don’t enjoy. I always seem to fall for straight girls or girls who have always been straight but are bi-curious, which never ends well for […]
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Consistent and moderate vitamin K intake is best when taking warfarin
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am having trouble controlling my warfarin intake to keep my blood test results within the 2-3 range that my pulmonologist recommends. I had an almost complete saddle blockage in my chest several years ago, and I don’t want it to happen again. I have cut broccoli, spinach and dark-green salad ingredients […]
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Taurus: If you act based on emotional instability, you won’t get very far
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Trachtenberg, 31; Trevor Donovan, 38; Matt Bomer, 39; Emily Deschanel, 40. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests and socialize. Interacting with others will increase your knowledge and encourage you to make life changes. Don’t allow frustrating situations to drag you down. Step out of your comfort zone and find a […]
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Basic information is critical for emergency responders
DEAR ABBY: I am a 911 dispatcher with some hints for your readers in case they need emergency services and must call 911. PLEASE pay attention to where you are. The most important information we need is the address of the emergency. If you are on the highway, tell us the Interstate and closest mile […]
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Physical therapy needed to ease inflammation of pubic bones
DEAR DR. ROACH: For a year now, I have had such terrible pain in my pubic area and down my inner thighs. An X-ray (for another problem) showed that I have osteitis pubis. I have read about it online and found that there is no real treatment for it. My doctor prescribed hydrocodone with acetaminophen […]
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Aries: Don’t hesitate to ask for help
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dale Earnhardt Jr., 42; Mario Lopez, 43; Wendi McLendon-Covey, 47; Bradley Whitford, 57. Happy Birthday: Recognize the changes going on around you. Being well-informed will ensure that you make the right choices. Not everyone will be pleased with the decisions you make, but you have to do what’s best for […]
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Ready to date but not sure of first step
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 26 years passed away unexpectedly at age 46. This was 2 1/2 years ago. I have not yet started dating; however, I finally feel like I’d like to. I have an old friend from high school whom I have never dated, but I would like to explore the possibility. He […]