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Dear Annie: My best friend’s gambling addiction destroyed his marriage

A lifelong friendship is tested when a confident and loving spouse falls prey to gambling addiction, destroying his marriage. In a plea to “Dear Annie,” the writer seeks help on how to intervene before matters worsen.

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Asking Eric: Grieving son’s new girlfriend clashes with house rules

After losing his wife, his job, and his health, a man in his mid-40s has moved back into his mother’s basement. Now, his new girlfriend and their baby create tension as house rules clash with a fragile family’s quest for stability.

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 Asking Eric: Grieving son’s new girlfriend clashes with house rules
UM professor discusses the connection between climate change and mental health

A University of Montana professor highlights how climate change impacts not just our ecosystems, but also our emotional well-being. He emphasizes that taking proactive steps today can help safeguard the planet and our mental health for tomorrow.

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 UM professor discusses the connection between climate change and mental health
Self-Compassion for Caregivers virtual program offered

A new virtual program, “Self-Compassion for Caregivers,” is scheduled for Feb. 2. Participants can expect to learn strategies for prioritizing mental health while caring for others, in a session originally reported by The Globe.

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Cabaletta Targets 2027 FDA Filing as Autoimmune CAR-T Push Accelerates

Cabaletta Bio is forging ahead with rese-cel, a CAR T cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, targeting a 2027 FDA submission. The Philadelphia-based biotech has mapped out an ambitious 2026 roadmap that underscores its commitment to advancing next-generation treatment options.

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 Cabaletta Targets 2027 FDA Filing as Autoimmune CAR-T Push Accelerates
‘My pain is my power:’ Clinton Twp. woman’s journey through addiction and recovery

Once homeless and spending $200 a day on drugs, a Clinton Township resident found a path out of despair. Her journey emphasizes both the crushing realities of addiction and the resolve needed to rebuild.

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 ‘My pain is my power:’ Clinton Twp. woman’s journey through addiction and recovery
Your Relationships Can Be Better, And It Starts With You

A new resource from Xulon Press focuses on strategies for improving personal relationships through emotional intelligence. By teaching readers to recognize and manage emotions, the publication aims to transform how we connect with those around us.

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 Your Relationships Can Be Better, And It Starts With You
Dear Abby: I feel that if I start dating, it will be like I’m cheating on my late wife

A widower grapples with whether pursuing a new relationship tarnishes the memory of his late wife. In seeking companionship, he wonders if it could serve as the personal therapy he needs to heal.

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Asking Eric: Mother’s rambling tests patience

An 84-year-old mother, still mentally acute, has begun sharing every possible detail about acquaintances and their health issues. For her devoted daughter, enduring these meandering conversations has become an unexpected test of patience and love.

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 Asking Eric: Mother’s rambling tests patience
Dual-Antibody Approach Advances Treatment of Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma

A dual-antibody approach appears poised to advance treatment options for patients with extramedullary multiple myeloma. Published by Pharmacy Times, this development underscores a growing focus within oncology to refine care and address the unique challenges of this aggressive cancer subtype.

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 Dual-Antibody Approach Advances Treatment of Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma
Dear Annie: My husband’s snoring is ruining my sleep

A wife is struggling to cope with her husband’s relentless, loud snoring. While he drifts off in minutes, she’s left wide awake, wondering how to salvage her own nights of sleep.

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Dear Abby: My boyfriend replaced our dead dog while I’m still grieving

A grieving woman, still mourning the recent loss of her beloved dog, finds herself at odds with her boyfriend when he unexpectedly brings home a new pet. Unsure how to cope with the sudden change, she turns to the advice column Dear Abby for guidance on balancing sorrow and compromise.

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 Dear Abby: My boyfriend replaced our dead dog while I’m still grieving
The Board of Medicine Launches Membership Program Expanding Access to Emerging Medical Knowledge

The Board of Medicine has unveiled a membership program that welcomes both healthcare professionals and members of the public. With an emphasis on psychedelic therapy and wearable health technology, the group aims to advance innovative approaches to patient care.

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 The Board of Medicine Launches Membership Program Expanding Access to Emerging Medical Knowledge
Dear Annie: Daughters’ distance, husband’s affair and heart palpitations all piling on at once

A heartfelt letter to “Dear Annie” captures one woman’s struggle with her daughters’ emotional distance, her husband’s affair, and the toll these events have taken on her health. She feels isolated and overwhelmed, culminating in physical symptoms like heart palpitations.

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Dear Abby: My husband has cancer, but our children visit us too often and it is making our lives stressful

A woman’s letter to Dear Abby reveals the delicate balance between maintaining a household atmosphere conducive to a cancer patient’s needs and navigating frequent family visits. She worries about causing offense if she asks her children to reduce their visits, yet seeks a more peaceful environment for her husband’s healing.

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 Dear Abby: My husband has cancer, but our children visit us too often and it is making our lives stressful
RELATIVE ISN’T PICKING UP ON THE MESSAGE BEING SENT

Despite limited public access, this syndicated piece underscores the significance of communication within families. It explores a scenario where one relative fails to grasp a key message, shedding light on how unresolved misunderstandings can affect family health and harmony.

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 RELATIVE ISN’T PICKING UP ON THE MESSAGE BEING SENT
Asking Eric: My friends abandoned me during my depression

For one reader, opening up about anxiety and depression led to an unexpected outcome when friends failed to reach out. In this advice column by R. Eric Thomas, we see how a lack of support can intensify feelings of isolation.

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Dear Doctor: Should I be worried about sudden onset of blind spots, zigzag vision?

Sudden changes in your vision, such as blind spots or zigzag patterns, may hint at more than just eyestrain. This piece explores why bright lights and visual fluctuations could signal an oncoming migraine.

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Home-Based Monitoring Could Transform Care for Patients Receiving T-Cell Redirecting Therapies

A new article from Fox Chase Cancer Center, covered by Onclive, explores how home-based monitoring may change the landscape of T-cell redirecting therapies. While the detailed content remains behind a paywall, its premise highlights the possibility of more personalized treatment outside traditional settings.

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 Home-Based Monitoring Could Transform Care for Patients Receiving T-Cell Redirecting Therapies
Dear Annie: My wife’s memory is fading fast

A worried husband confides his fears about his wife’s apparent memory lapses, only to be met with denial. She insists it is simply tiredness or normal forgetfulness, leaving him anxious about her well-being.

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Dear Annie: Not washing my hands led to years of guilt and shame

A single oversight—forgetting to wash her hands—triggered years of shame for one reader in the “Dear Annie” column. That prolonged guilt finally dissolved thanks to compassionate advice, offering a lesson in the transformative power of self-forgiveness.

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