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Why I disagree with Angelina Jolie’s mastectomy decision

Dear Pharmacist: Do you agree with Angelina Jolie’s decision to remove her breasts to prevent cancer? — S.I., Atlanta, Georgia

Posted: May 24, 2013

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Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson

Dear Straight Talk: I’m 17 and being seduced by a “Mrs. Robinson.” She’s a rich divorced friend of my mom’s in her 40s, in great shape and ver…
- posted: May 24
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Mom wonders if she should share her own wild prom story

Dear Straight Talk: My daughter, 17, is attending prom. She is curious about my prom experience, but I’m not sure I should tell her. I wasn’t …
- posted: May 17
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Finding the cause of migraines

Dear Pharmacist: I’ve had migraine headaches for 11 years and live on triptan drugs and ibuprofen. There must be something else I can do. Plea…
- posted: May 17
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Pain relief for tendonitis, sprains, strains

Dear Pharmacist: After years of hiking without many problems, I began experiencing pain near my ankle and heel. My doctor diagnosed “Achilles…
- posted: May 10
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Shy teen scared of school showers

Dear Straight Talk: I’m a high school freshman and very private about my body. I can’t handle anybody seeing me naked except my sister and my …
- posted: May 10
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Excitement builds for Suvorexant, a new sleep aid

Dear Pharmacist: I can’t sleep well and have taken Ambien for years. What else do you recommend? — F.T., Bradenton, Fla.
- posted: May 03
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Brother blackmailed over condoms

Dear Straight Talk: I’m 16, sharing a room with my 13-year-old sister because our single-parent mom can’t afford otherwise. My sister snooped,…
- posted: May 03
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Calcium supplements improve bone strength

Dear Pharmacist: I’m concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have o…
- posted: April 26
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Sister seeks sibling’s forgiveness

Dear Straight Talk: I’m ashamed to say I was like “No Slut’s” sister in last week’s column. In addition to having a terrible reputation, which…
- posted: April 26
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Have an autoimmune disease? Watch the soy and lentils

Dear Pharmacist: Your post on rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune disease intrigued me. I didn’t realize eating beans, peanuts, peas, lentils,…
- posted: April 19
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