CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gareth Bale, 27; AnnaLynne McCord, 29; Corey Feldman, 45; Will Ferrell, 49. Happy Birthday: Look around and size up your situation. Consider where you are and the people you are hanging out with. It’s time to make some serious changes that will help stabilize your life and set you free […]
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What works for Type 2 diabetes?
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is your personal experience with the natural progression of Type 2 diabetes? Are medications like metformin used with the hope that the diabetes will get a little better or at least not get any worse? Does monotherapy usually progress to the use of multiple diabetic drugs and then eventually to insulin […]
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‘Love child’ plans approach to half-brother he never met
DEAR ABBY: My husband, ”Pete,” is an only child. His mom, who was married, had an affair with a married man, which resulted in his birth. His mother’s husband put his name on the birth certificate, but as a kid, Pete had contact from time to time with his biological father. Both dads have since […]
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Aquarius: Reach out and grab what you want
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Diane Kruger, 40; Brian Austin Green, 43; Jason Bonham, 50; Forest Whitaker, 55. Happy Birthday: It’s time to introduce something new and exciting to your lifestyle. A change of location or a different routine will stimulate your mind and push you to associate with the people who can help you […]
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Thoracic hernia rare in adults, common in babies
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with a Bochdalek hernia following a lung CT scan I had for a separate problem. I had had some pretty serious pain a few months earlier, and went to the doctor, but nothing was found at that time. It wasn’t until later, when I had the CT scan, that […]
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Wedding guests are perplexed by toasts that turn to roasts
DEAR ABBY: We have been attending the weddings of our friends’ children and work colleagues. We enjoy them, but we have noticed a change in some of the traditions. The best man’s and maid of honor’s toasts to the bride and groom seem to have devolved into telling stories about their past escapades. This includes […]
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Capricorn: Money will come from an unusual source
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scott Porter, 37; Matthew Fox, 50; Jackie Earle Haley, 55; Jane Lynch, 56. Happy Birthday: Noteworthy organizations will desire the qualities and knowledge you bring to the table. Socializing and networking will put you in a prime position to foster growth and encourage new beginnings. Look for ways to improve […]
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Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 72-year-old husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma recently, and we have been told that he will need chemo treatments. He also has anemia, which I think is probably normal. He had a back injury in early February and a kyphoplasty in May, with a bone biopsy done routinely. After tests, we […]
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Sex education should begin before kids start to experiment
DEAR ABBY: I know you provide a booklet to help teens with questions about sex. But when should I talk to my son or give him a copy? He will turn 9 soon. I know that is young, but kids today are exposed to so much so early. — KRISTEN IN MARYLAND DEAR KRISTEN: You’re […]
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Sagittarius: Fight for your rights, but not at the expense of losing everything
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Deborah Cox, 42; Cheech Marin, 70; Harrison Ford, 74; Patrick Stewart, 76. Happy Birthday: Put more time and energy into your surroundings. Making home improvements and nurturing your relationships with the people you deal with each day will result in less stress and more progress toward the happiness and control […]