DEAR DR. ROACH: I would appreciate any insight you can give me regarding a diagnosis that I was given after my last colonoscopy. I was being tested because of anemia. The gastroenterologist said that I…

Dear Carolyn: I was contacted via a DNA site by a grown daughter. I had earlier suspicions. I sent her a warm letter welcoming her into my life. I told all my siblings immediately but…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I take 25 mg of quetiapine at night as a sleeping aid, and one of the side effects is an increase in blood sugar. I am curious if that will also show…

Dear Carolyn: My new daughter-in-law and I have very different tastes in art, music, literature, etc. She is also pretty insecure and not yet very comfortable around me, despite my efforts to draw her out…

As the days get longer and the temperatures get higher, many of us will likely spend more time outside enjoying the sunny spring days.  Although there are many health benefits tied to spending time outdoors,…

The popularity of container gardening has dramatically increased in recent years. As we live in a world of limited time and space for gardens, container gardens seem to be a practical fit. Residents of apartments,…

Adapted from an online discussion Dear Carolyn: I am 31 and doing well in a middle management career I enjoy. My college friend has spent the decade post-graduation struggling from job to job with complaints…

Hi, Carolyn: My 20-something son’s fiancee regularly holds whispered conversations with him when others are around: at the dinner table, in the car or while several people are watching TV or a movie. My son…

Anyone can fall victim to a scam and many have. We all need reminders now and then on how to detect and react to questionable inquiries.   There are a few items of concern I’d…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My aunt died a couple of weeks ago. It was a bit of a surprise to the family. We knew something was up, because she wasn’t as responsive…