Dear Annie: I’m writing about my sister, “Claire,” who seems to be living two completely different lives. By day, she’s a high-powered attorney, wearing tailored suits and commanding boardrooms. But on weekends, she disappears to a tiny town in Michigan, where she rents a cabin and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column about the advancement of medical science relying on clinical trials, not testimonials, begs me to ask the following: How are the candidates for these research trials selected? What information is provided to them to consider before volunteering? Are the ...

Dear Readers: Thanksgiving has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re rushing through the year, taking the kids to games and meeting deadlines, and the next we’re standing over turkey and wondering how the year flew by so fast. But beneath the noise of the dinner table ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who started Mounjaro a month ago for Type 2 diabetes in the hopes of losing 40 pounds. I keep an online food log. What is the minimum number of calories I should consume in a day? My appetite is definitely suppressed, and I am worried that I may not be ...

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations. As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I ...

Dear Annie: My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear from the time I was 5 years old. I worked hard, stayed out of trouble and built my own life without asking them for help, but my mother still treated me with ...