DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a total thyroidectomy in July 2022 for Graves' disease. All the time leading up to this and almost all the time since, I've only had one short "active" period of thyroid eye disease (TED). My only noticeable symptom was double vision, but it went away after ...
Dear Heloise: Recently, you published a hint on how to revive mascara tubes when they get a bit dry. It stated to heat water in a microwave, then put the mascara in the hot water. The other day, I ran the water in my bathroom sink until it was hot. I plugged the drain and put the mascara in the ...
While there may be absolutely nothing wrong with a relationship, unless it's growing, it's also not quite right. Because a relationship that stays the same will eventually be diminished by the ever-evolving nature of life itself. A lucky move on the countdown to Jupiter's retrograde: Think ...
Dear Annie: I've had a friend for over 30 years whom I've always helped out. I provided him with work when he needed money, loaned him money, and supported him through his divorce and various other issues over the years. I was always happy to do so and never expected anything in return. A ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: After 11 years of medical uncertainty, over 50 doctors, and my daughter's diligence, my 19-year-old granddaughter was finally diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). This is a rare condition that affects the connective tissues and comes with a variety of issues, most of ...
Dear Heloise: I just discovered that storing older duct tape in the fridge, even overnight, revives it completely. It goes from being a gummy mess that is nearly impossible to open to behaving like a brand-new roll. After I put an old roll in the fridge for a day, an 8-year-old kid could peel ...