DEAR ABBY: I’m concerned about a photo my uncle posted to Facebook. It features my two female cousins, ages 6 and 2, shirtless. I know no harm was intended in posting the photo, as they are both adorable girls. However, I find it inappropriate that the 6-year-old — who is going into first grade — […]
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All medications have the potential for side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please discuss the use of Evista for treatment of osteoporosis as an alternative to bisphosphonates? The decision of which medication to take is very confusing, since every one of them has serious side effects. I am trying to choose the lesser of the evils. — S.K. ANSWER: Raloxifene (Evista) has […]
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Capricorn: Make an effort to complete all of your unfinished business
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Phelps, 31; Monica Potter, 45; Mike Tyson, 50; David Alan Grier, 61. Happy Birthday: Stay focused and you will reach your goals and impress onlookers. Success will come through hard work mixed with a unique approach to whatever you take on. The interest you gain as you bring about […]
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Brother with multiple issues must work them out himself
DEAR ABBY: My brother, ”Chris,” is going through a divorce and lost his business. He is now lashing out at our mom and me when she spends time with me. When I tried to express my sympathy, Chris attacked me via direct message, saying I have a ”charmed life and don’t care about anyone — […]
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For calcium intake, dietary sources are the way to go
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on calcium. I recently have been informed by my physician that there is a link between excess calcium and heart disease. She recommended that I stop taking my calcium supplements. I feel like I’m between a rock and a hard place: osteoporosis versus heart disease. Does the […]
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Sagittarius: Keep your life simple
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Martin Truex Jr., 36; Nicole Scherzinger, 38; Melora Hardin, 49; Gary Busey, 72. Happy Birthday: Let go of the emotional issues that are holding you back. If you can’t change something that isn’t working for you, it’s time to move on. Set new goals and consider what you can implement […]
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Unaffectionate husband is not likely to change
DEAR ABBY: I knew my husband for two years before we married four years ago. My problem is we are no longer intimate — not even hugs or kisses. For the first two years we did have sex, but the only affection I get now is a kiss on my forehead or my hand. When […]
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Mystery seven-year itch: Is it shingles?
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past seven years, I have had an itch under my shoulder blade on my back. It stretches from the left side to the center. There is no rash or anything visible on the skin; it just itches all the time. Neither my physician nor my dermatologist has a remedy. My […]
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Scorpio: Growth, enlightenment and romance should be your priorities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 30; John Cusack, 50; Kathy Bates, 68; Mel Brooks, 90. Happy Birthday: Don’t let the little things get you down. Spread your wings and head in a direction that will satisfy your curiosity. What you discover along the way will help you make better lifestyle choices. Keep your […]
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Think twice about marrying son of a ‘religious bigot’
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, ”Paul,” and I have been together for five years. We want to get married, but his mother is Catholic and she doesn’t approve because I am an Alaskan native, which from her perspective makes me a pagan. Paul hasn’t attended church or held any Catholic views for many years, but he […]