DEAR DR. ROACH: I have low thyroid levels. My blood tests say that the levels are OK, but I still have all the symptoms. I received biological hormones, which helped a lot, but yams bind to the levothyroxine pills. — S.P. ANSWER: The symptoms of low thyroid levels can be very nonspecific. ...
Dear Annie: I'm hoping you can help me make sense of a situation that feels so small on the surface, yet so big in my heart. A few months ago, my closest friend, "Melissa," and I fell into one of those quiet, accidental distances. Nothing dramatic happened. No argument. No betrayal. Just life. ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said that it wasn't my blood; I am plant-based, exercise regularly, and don't drink sodas or alcoholic beverages. Of course, they wanted to start me on medication for prediabetes, but I opted to ...
Dear Annie: Most nights, my phone lights up with our family group chat. My husband and I have three grown kids in their 20s, and I love seeing their jokes, photos and silly updates. It makes me feel like we are still all under one roof. Last week, my son accidentally left his phone on our ...
HOUGHTON — The first real winter storm of the season, which began late Tuesday night and lasted through Thanksgiving morning, dumped in excess of two feel of snow in some areas, with high winds knocking down dozens of trees, blocking roads and leaving thousands without electricity. Most area ...
HANCOCK – The weather was in a good mood for Hancock’s 54th annual Christmas Walk Friday evening. Temperatures in the low 20s and a slight northwest breeze greeted hundreds of people for the event, which was themed "Whoville in Hancock." Sponsored by the Hancock Business and Professionals ...