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Abby: Lovers aren’t only ones who celebrate Valentine’s Day

Feel free to send anyone you care about a box of chocolates, a card or some flowers

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Doc: Finding optimum healthy level of cholesterol

It is also clear that raising cholesterol shouldn’t be a goal

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Let ex-lover know he carries genetic disorder

His wife was unable to have children, so I didn’t think it would impact him

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Family registers disapproval by unfriending man’s fiancee

He’s very family oriented, and it breaks my heart that he wants all of us to be close

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Condoms do protect against HIV transmission

In couples who use condoms 100 percent of the time, HIV transmission is reduced by at least 90 to 95 percent

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Single mom drawn to married man with terminally ill wife

We have continued talking and spending any time we can together, even though her care always takes first priority

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Dr. Roach: Slow-moving GI system might be associated with norovirus

Most cases will get better by themselves within a year

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Dear Abby: Daughter of an addict frowns on her husband’s drinking

Seeing someone imbibe one, or three, drinks at one time makes her remember how her parent was while under the influence

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Dear Abby: Adult child sees too much togetherness in family trip

I’m under so much pressure to please my family that I’m not even sure I still want to go

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Dr. Roach: Insurance companies decide which test, meds are ‘experimental’

I think that if Medicare decides it is acceptable, most insurance companies will start paying for it shortly thereafter

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Dr. Roach: Nasal irrigation can soothe inflamed sinuses

It can loosen mucus so it can drain more easily and it relieves by literally washing away pro-inflammatory substances

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Dear Abby: Overserved party guest hides mishap on sofa under pillows

One of our guests had wet themselves on our sofa and covered the spot up with throw pillows

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Doc: Men with enlarged prostate have options for daily meds

Finasteride and Doxazosin are two options

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Dear Abby: Impact of depression on family and friends is focus of survey

A hospital wants to learn the impact caregiving has on family members and friends of people diagnosed with depression

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Dear Abby: Sibling sees signs of abuser in teen who beats up on her

I was scared to realize that my older brother is one

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Dr. Roach: Lower-leg swelling may be due to venous insufficiency

The side-effects of medications are one common cause of it

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Restaurant horrors make for vivid art exhibit in Detroit Neal Rubin

Welcome Mat: HGTV's 'Boise Boys' to speak at cottage show in Novi Maureen Feighan

Handmade: Palmer Park Art Fair caters to its artists Jocelynn Brown

Ronnie McBrayer: Faith should change as you grow Ronnie McBrayer

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Dear Abby: New mom opts for day care instead of grandma’s care

My parents watch my sister’s young children, who are very ill-behaved due to an absent, immature mom and absent father

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Dr. Roach: Time can heal many wounds, but not this pain in the neck

Of the many causes for sudden onset of neck pain, one is torticollis, also called ‘wryneck’ or just ‘twisted neck’

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Dear Abby: Kiss shared with a co-worker puts marriage on shakier ground

I’m not happy in my marriage and haven’t been for quite some time

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Dr. Roach: There is no good early screening test for ovarian cancer

Its early symptoms are vague and often not recognized by the patient or are dismissed by her physician

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Dr. Roach: Son still mired in grief long after father’s death

Find a doctor who has the training and certification to give you a definite diagnosis and medicate you, if necessary

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Dear Abby: Wedding planning is driving close mom, daughter apart

I understand it’s her wedding, but I would like some input since my husband and I are paying for it

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Dr. Roach: There’s no good argument for not vaccinating against disease

Not vaccinating children is bad, not only for them, but for society

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Dear Abby: Bargain hunter’s bragging tries her friend’s patience

Rose likes to draw attention to herself every time she wears something new by asking how I like it

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Dear Abby: Wife gets the silent treatment without knowing reason why

After several days, he’ll start talking to me again and he expects me to jump right back into our usual behavior

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Dr. Roach: For most accurate BP readings, follow the monitor procedure

I have rarely been in a doctor’s office where the staff taking my blood pressure follows this procedure

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Dear Abby: Parents seek their freedom from ungrateful adult kids

They are inconsiderate, insensitive, standoffish and never invite us to anything

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Dr. Roach: Does cow’s milk make strong bones — or weak ones?

Some of studies have shown benefit from drinking cow’s milk; others have not

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Dear Abby: Best friend doesn’t share woman’s desire for intimacy

He knows how I feel, and although he claims he doesn’t love me, he continues to spend every waking moment with me

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Dr. Roach: Overgrown small intestine bacteria unresponsive to treatment

In people who fail appropriate antibiotics, many experts recommend an ‘elemental’ diet

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Dear Abby: Friend working three jobs envies man on easy street

I care about our friendship, but it’s physically painful sometimes when he talks about luxuries that I can’t afford

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Doc: Diet soda not a magic bullet for weight loss

There remains a controversy about the effect of diet soda and nonsugar sweeteners on weight loss

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Dear Abby: Teen surprised to discover she’s attracted to women

An ex-boyfriend introduced me to his new girlfriend, and I took a more-than-friendly liking to her at first meeting

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Dr. Roach: Seasonal affective disorder may respond to light therapy

Seasonal affective disorder is a condition of recurrent mood disorders, especially major depressive illness episodes

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Dear Abby: Happy homebody would rather skip weeknight get-togethers

I have a routine I stick to that keeps my priorities in check

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Dr. Roach: Understand the terms used when interpreting study results

Statistically significant and clinically meaningful mean different things

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Dear Abby: Husband refuses to tell wife details of long-ago marriages

He loves to tell stories about everything he’s ever done, but never says a word about those earlier relationships

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Dear Abby: Man’s talk of suicide keeps woman in their relationship

Since the divorce, I have struggled with feelings of guilt and the creeping suspicion that I have made a mistake

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Dr. Roach: Could neck surgery be the cause of high blood pressure?

My husband, who is 71 years old and very active, had squamous cell carcinoma of his mouth a year and a half ago

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Dear Abby: Husband takes pact to split house expenses to extremes

If we’re on a family excursion, and he’s driving my minivan and we get low on gas, he will fill the tank up only halfway

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Dr. Roach: Getting the facts on vaccines

My friend believes that polio was on a downhill trend in the U.S. before vaccines for it became available

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Dear Abby: Joining police force changes view toward brother’s drinking

I’m afraid my brother’s behavior could cost me my job if I’m seen with him while he acts out, or if I try to defend him

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Dr. Roach: Aspirin can increase risk of bleeding, but isn’t usual cause

The most concerning case, colon cancer, is common enough that it should be considered in those with iron anemia

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Dear Abby: Email mix-up causes cousin to send mistaken invitation

This has put a strain on an otherwise lovely relationship

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