Insurance, location can influence cost of medical procedures

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Ask Dr. Keith Roach M.D DEAR DR. ROACH: When I was younger, I was diagnosed as obese and subjected to all kinds of treatments, including being ...

Concern for grandma’s health keeps grandson from visiting

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Dear Abby ByAbigailVanBuren DEAR ABBY: I work and have a family and live five hours from where I grew up. My mom isn’t in the best health and n...

Soothing the symptoms of hemorrhoids

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Ask Dr. Keith Roach M.D DEAR DR. ROACH: Any suggestions for hemorrhoids? -- D.K. ANSWER: Hemorrhoids are normal veins located in the lower rec...

Children cut off stepmother with dad’s power of attorney

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Dear Abby ByAbigailVanBuren DEAR ABBY: This letter is for women who have stepchildren or are considering marriage to a man with children. My s...

At what age can a woman stop annual mammograms?

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Ask Dr. Keith Roach M.D DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old woman in very good health. I have had a mammogram done every year for the past 45 yea...

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HOROSCOPE HOROSCOPE For Friday, November 1, 2019 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be patient, because today you might find it difficult to deal with...

Old flame returns as spark fades in women’s marriage

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Dear Abby By Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a wonderful man for six years, and we’ve been together for 10. We bought a ho...

Can you actually catch shingles?

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Ask Dr. Keith Roach M.D DEAR DR. ROACH: I am hoping you can clarify a lot of conflicting information regarding shingles. I know it is contagious,...

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biaåfr For Thursday, October 31, 2019 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Try to travel in the next three weeks, because you will love this. You also w...

Man’s dramatic weight loss casuses gossip and concern

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DCür Abby ByAbigailVanBuren DEAR ABBY: My husband has lost a significant amount of weight over a very short period of time. He isn’t on drugs...