Dear Annie: I'm writing because I can't tell if I'm being too sensitive or if I'm finally seeing something I've been ignoring for years. I'm 46, married, and we have three kids (two teens and one in college). On paper, our life is good. We're busy, we're stable, we show up for school events ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend has cryptogenic cirrhosis. She says that the doctors don't know what causes it. Where could this have come from, and what does this mean for her? -- A.T.G. ANSWER: "Cryptogenic" is from the Greek roots "krytpo-" (meaning hidden) and -genic (for "origin"), so ...

By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: I am embarrassed to admit this at my age, but I feel like the kid left out at recess. I am in my late 40s, married with kids, a steady job and a calendar that looks full from the outside. But inside I feel lonely. I have plenty of ...

By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: I have enjoyed your (and your mother’s) column for decades and currently read it in the Colorado Springs Gazette. I was recently upset by the person who recommended not giving to charities because the money all went to administration costs. ...

Kicker hed: “To Your Good Health” (1/5) By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach: After a month of testing from my gastrointestinal doctor, I have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. I have been sick for several months and have lost 12 pounds. I’m now ...

By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: I previously worked with a woman, “Loretta,” who I’ve maintained a relationship with for over 20 years. We were never close, meeting-for-lunch type friends — more of a talk-once-a-month type. However, this changed when Loretta ...