DEAR DR. ROACH: Please give your take on the importance of vitamin D. There’s been a lot of research in the past 15 to 20 years. I have read that it greatly reduces cancer risk for most types of cancer and that it activates anti-infection genes and anti-autoimmune disorder genes and reduces the rate of […]
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Giving in to angry vengeance splits woman’s family apart
DEAR ABBY: I made a big mistake three years ago. When I found out my husband was cheating on me, I became vengeful and sought revenge. I ended up sleeping with my sister-in-law’s boyfriend to get back at my husband and at her for some things she did in the past. It took my pain […]
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Cancer: Spend time with loved ones
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raven-Symone, 30; Bobby Flay, 51; Nia Peeples, 54; Kenneth Branagh, 55. Happy Birthday: Question what you have done in the past and take responsibility so that you can move on. Getting back on track will require discipline and hard work, but that’s something you’ll be able to accomplish by realigning […]
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Blood thinners and risk of colonoscopy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am currently taking 20 mg of Xarelto daily, and have a screening colonoscopy scheduled soon. The preparation instructions said not to stop taking blood thinners, but didn’t specifically mention Xarelto. I contacted the office and spoke with a scheduler, who said those instructions applied to all blood thinners. Previously, I was […]
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Teen’s serious relationship draws fire from boy’s mom
DEAR ABBY: I’m 13 and in what I think is a serious relationship with “Josh.” The problem is, his mom thinks I’m “mentally abusing” him. I have never done anything to Josh to make her think that. She and I have had our disagreements and have not spoken for periods of time before, but nothing […]
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Gemini: Don’t give in to others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Helberg, 35; Felicity Huffman, 53; Donny Osmond, 58; Dame Judi Dench, 81. Happy Birthday: Consider where you stand to gain the most. Making positive changes at home or work will help you avoid any problems with authority figures or institutions. Problems will crop up if you travel or get […]
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Screening test’s value depends on individual risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: In my local community, there is an offer for an X-ray test ($99) to see if a past smoker is developing lung cancer. It’s been since 1996 when we both quit. Our doctor says we don’t qualify for the test because of how long it’s been since we quit smoking. Is he […]
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Husband’s sexual assaults can no longer be ignored
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for almost 14 years. I’m a sound sleeper, and I suspect he has been having sex with me while I’m sleeping. I have woken up without clothes on, my undergarments askew or the waistband “rolled on.” I called him on it and told him I knew and […]
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Taurus: Someone will make you an offer
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nicki Minaj, 33; Ian Somerhalder, 37; Dominic Monaghan, 39; Teri Hatcher, 51. Happy Birthday: Use your leadership qualities, but do so in a humble manner and you will gain the sort of recognition that will make you proud. Being a crusader for a worthy cause and finding unconventional solutions to […]
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Blood test is must test for herpes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I think I may have herpes, but I’m not sure. What are the symptoms of the virus? When I go to the doctor, what do I say? When I was there last time, I was given a urine test for STDs, which was negative, but now I urinate a lot and have […]