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Health, Lifestyles & History

Doctors differ on dietary advice in regard to Lynch syndrome

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 55-year-old woman who eats well and exercises (with both weights and cardio) six to seven times per week. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. (I have the "MLH1" genotype.) My primary care physician suggested testing after my sister died of cancer ...

Tip as much or as little as you want

Dear Heloise: Every time I go somewhere, it seems that far too many people have their hand out for a tip. The donut shop I go to has a tip jar on the counter, but I've never seen any money in it. I pay a delivery charge for many things I buy online, and most delivery fees aren't cheap. Still, ...

Today in History: May 28, Dionne quintuplets are born in Canada

Today is Tuesday, May 28, the 149th day of 2024. There are 217 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 28, 1934, the Dionne quintuplets — Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne — were born to Elzire Dionne at the family farm in Ontario, Canada. On this ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for May 28

The lunar air sign trines urge us not to underestimate the power in small things. A tiny key can open a huge door. A poem that hardly takes up an inch of paper can conjure an entire new environment in the mind. A smile can save a sale or seal a friendship or launch a love affair, and an idea -- ...

A hug and a heartache

Dear Annie: My heart is broken, and so is my wife's. This past year, we planned a family vacation because my daughter and her family and my son and his live in a different state. We were meeting in the middle to save everyone from such a long road trip. My wife and I have been married almost 35 ...

Cardiac bypass patient unable to take meds due to nausea

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 64-year-old son just returned home after cardiac bypass surgery. The surgery went well, but he has very severe pain. His body won't tolerate any oral painkiller due to nausea and vomiting. I can't imagine what it will be like with six to eight weeks of excruciating pain. He ...