DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old healthy woman (who is 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 118 pounds). I have no underlying health issues except slightly high blood pressure. I have had all the COVID vaccines that have been offered. I did have a slight case of COVID in 2022. I received the ...

1. Four spades. You don’t have much of a hand, and partner’s three-spade bid is not forcing, but you should nevertheless bid four spades. Partner is essentially saying that all he needs from you for game is one trick in the form of a high card and/or distribution. Your five spades to the ...

DEAR HELOISE: Joyce M., in Fayetteville, Tennessee, had a good idea about shutting off the water if you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time. An easier way to do this is to locate the water shut-off valve that should be at or very near the water meter inside of you ...

DEAR ANNIE: A few months ago, my younger sister, “Kate,” announced during dinner that she and her boyfriend were moving to Nashville to “start fresh.” Everyone wished her well, but I was blindsided. What she didn’t share was that she’d already told me she was leaving our family ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column where you said that ivermectin has not been proven to be an effective treatment for cancer. I feel that you need to be further informed on the positive aspects of Ivermectin. I have on file dozens of testimonials about the cancer-curing properties of ...