Dear Annie: I’ve read a lot of your columns, and it always seems your advice is helpful. I’ve been stuck in a major rut for the last two or three years. I was unhappy in my line of work for quite some time, so I made changes, including recently going into business for myself. It’s still ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old female, currently in good health. I had a complete hysterectomy at age 54, and stage 2B (ER positive, HER-2 negative) breast cancer at age 65, with lumpectomy and radiation. I am six months away from completing 10 years of Arimidex. Two years ago, my ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I are doctors (academician and orthopedic surgeon). We live in a small Western town, and we sponsor many local events and nonprofit organizations to support our community. Over the years, we have received many cash requests from local students for sponsorships to a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Last summer I had two abdominal surgeries, which were very traumatic (total of 17 days in the hospital), as well as severe pain and a very difficult recuperation. Approximately three months later, my hair started falling out. It is now so short and so thin. My doctor said it is ...

Companies like the Quincy and the Calumet & Hecla focused new technologies to lower the costs of mining. Reducing costs was absolutely essential to the mines being able to remain competitive with the new Western mines and air compressors, pneumatic drills and high-explosives were the ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 30 years. It is our second marriage for both of us. Our kids are grown and gone, and we are retired. We are together usually 24/7, which is fine. He is somewhat insecure, and I do a lot to take care of him. I do all the cooking, pay the bills, ...