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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Endometrial cancer and its treatments

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you comment on endometrial cancer? I have stage IV, and I’m in my 50s. I remain concerned about inflammatory foods. I’ve now embraced a macrobiotic diet, and I feel great. — T.P. ANSWER: In North America, endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer. Most women with endometrial cancer will see their doctor because of abnormal bleeding, usually years after menstruation has stopped. I still occasionally have patients who tell me that they are so glad their periods started again, but this is a serious concern that calls for an immediate ...

Bridge by Steve Becker

No declarer worth his salt should deliberately jeopardize making a game in order to try for a 30-point overtrick. To do so — even when the overtrick seems highly probable — would mean risking the hundreds of bonus points awarded for making a game. Consider this deal where West leads a spade against three notrump. Let’s say declarer wins with the queen, cashes the K-Q of hearts, crosses to the ace of clubs and plays the ace of hearts, on which West shows out. South must now go down one, regardless of what he does next. It is certainly easy to blame the outcome on the unlucky ...

Lifelong support for people with autism

April was Autism Acceptance Month and the conversation continues to evolve — from simply raising awareness to fostering deeper understanding, meaningful inclusion and lasting support for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Autism, formally known as Autism Spectrum ...

What all men should learn about heart disease

Heart disease has remained the leading cause of death for men in the United States for the last century. It’s also the second leading cause of death among men in Canada. Despite significant medical breakthroughs in recent years, the American Heart Association 2026 Statistical Update reveals approximately 5%t of adult males currently live with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). High burden for men The overall burden for CVD remains high. CVD claims the lives of more than 350,000 men annually, says Kirby Medical Center. Men need to know about heart health so they can take ...

DEAR ANNIE: Child’s success in sports shouldn’t be threat

DEAR ANNIE: I have a friend I have known for years, and our sons have grown up playing lacrosse together. On the surface, we are both supportive sports moms who cheer from the sidelines, pack the snacks and talk about practices, tournaments and college hopes. But underneath it all, I have started to feel something painful that I can no longer ignore. Whenever my son has a strong game, gets recognition from a coach or reaches some milestone, my friend never seems genuinely happy for him. She may smile and say the right words, but there is always something strained behind it. Sometimes ...