Dear Annie: I’m 22, working full time in the city, and recently started dating a guy I met through a mutual friend. We’ve only been seeing each other for about a month, and he really is a sweetheart. The problem is, the more I get to know him, the more I wonder whether we are simply in ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m writing to seek your perspective on a diagnosis that has caused me significant anxiety. A recent incidental finding on an MRI, followed by an endoscopic ultrasound, revealed a cluster of several small cysts (3 to 7 mm) in my pancreas. They’re suspected to be ...
Dear Heloise: You needed to provide an alert about toxicity in the letter regarding linoleum, as the writer indicated that the linoleum was “old” and ugly. Unfortunately, older forms of linoleum from the 20th century contain asbestos. It should be left intact or removed by a professional ...
Dear Annie: I know I am stuck in the "old ways," but I am trying to adapt to changing times. It is becoming very common for couples to live together before marriage. While I have come to accept traditional and extravagant weddings as an occasion to finally declare their commitment before ...
Dear Car Talk: The cruise control on my 2010 Kia Soul Sport no longer activates when I press the on and off button. The car has 193,000 miles on. I'd appreciate a diagnosis and a suggestion for how to fix it. -- Gene After only 193,000 miles? I assume you've already tried pounding the ...
Dear Heloise: I accidentally got grease from my son's bike chain on my jacket. The jacket exterior is made of 100% polyester. I tried using shampoo and washing it with laundry detergent in my washer, but the grease stain didn't come out. I hung the jacket out to dry as well. Can you suggest ...
