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Confidante not part of co-worker’s job title

By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: I work in a small office where everyone is friendly, but one co-worker has taken “friendly” to a new level. Over the past year, she’s begun confiding in me about deeply personal issues: her marriage troubles, financial stress, ...

Treatments for some cancers haven’t advanced over the years

By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach: We’re all amazed at the substantial advances in treating cancer in recent years. But are there certain cancers that science and medicine haven’t had much success with? — A.M.H. Answer: I’m afraid so. Many cancers ...

There are ways to keep wig in pristine condition

By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: For those who wear wigs, I always wear a thin cotton headband under the elastic perimeter of the wig. It absorbs most of the oil and perspiration, especially in warm weather. I rarely have to wash the wig, and when I do, I just wash the edges to avoid soaking the entire wig. In my opinion, they never look quite the same after a major washing. I also have multiple wigs that I rotate, which minimizes the need for washing! I read your column in the Arizona Daily Star. — Wigged Out, in Arizona Antibacterial wipes Dear Heloise: ...

Dear Annie: Chasing success, losing sleep

Dear Annie: I was really excited when I landed my dream job a few months ago. It has great pay and a title that can really take me places. But now, just a few months in, I'm pulling my hair out. We're in our "busy season," which means lots of late nights and working weekends. Every time I ...

To Your Good Health: Providing more information about Repatha for cholesterol

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 75-year-old woman who's in very good health. Since my early 50s, I've had issues with my cholesterol. My doctor has put me on several statins that caused very sore joints and muscle aches, to the point that I finally had to stop them. I felt that it just wasn't worth all ...

Dear Annie: Holding firm on boundaries with estranged family

Dear Annie: I am a woman in my early 40s, living several states away from the town where I grew up. My relationship with my parents has always been complicated, especially with my mother, and for the last 25 years I have also been estranged from my older sister. She still lives near my ...