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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia requires expert for best treatment

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m about to turn 70. A month ago, I was diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that’s idiopathic. Two CT scans and many blood tests have cleared me of all tumors; however, my spleen’s enlarged. My hematologist put me on prednisone, which is working very ...

Honey, yogurt can be a yummy breakfast

Dear Heloise: I buy raw, unfiltered honey. Every morning, I pour a little on plain, thick Greek yogurt, along with a dash of cinnamon. I really enjoy the taste, and I believe that this is a very healthy choice for breakfast. My husband says that the honey is unhealthy and Greek yogurt is junk ...

Dear Annie: A freshman course in crushes

Dear Annie: I'm an 18-year-old woman who just started my freshman year of college out of state. Everything is going well, and I'm meeting new people with different perspectives. One thing I'm experiencing is my "I don't know" phase, which is new for me. Especially with relationships, I don't ...

Car Talk: After 27 years, Camry has earned its retirement

Dear Car Talk: I have a 1999 Toyota Camry LE, with 318,000 miles. I bought it new in 1999. In the last three months, I've spent about $2,000 on repairs. First, I needed new coils, wires and plugs. Then, the timing belt snapped and had to be replaced. I drive this car to work every day. And ...

Hints From Heloise: Identifying one mysterious apple

Dear Heloise: A reader recently wrote in asking for help in identifying an unknown (and delicious) apple variety that grows in Manitoba, Canada. Alas, I don't know the name, but if their neighbors don't have any suggestions, they might want to contact their local Agricultural Extension Office ...

Dear Annie: Some comforts never get old

Dear Annie: I hesitate to write this because I've never seen anything like this subject in your column. I am a grown woman, mom and grandmother and still have a "blanky." When I come home from work and walk in my bedroom and see the piece of the silk end, I immediately feel relaxed. I know ...