Son's at a loss to handle dad's threats of suicide
DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS
      DEAR ABBY: My father and I usually get along well, but whenever we get into an argument, he'll say something like, "Well, maybe I should just kill myself. Then you won't have to deal with me!" This has been going on for as long as I can remember. I'm 21 now.
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Novel treatment for cirrhosis-caused distended abdomen
YOUR HEALTH
DR. DONOHUE
      DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am writing this for my husband. About five years ago, he was diagnosed with hemochromatosis. The iron damaged his liver and pancreas. He is not a candidate for a liver transplant. In this past year, he has developed fluid in his abdomen, and for many months now, 5 liters (about 5 quarts) of fluid have to be removed weekly.
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HOROSCOPE
JACQUELINE BIGAR
      FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Work with one specific partner. You might like what comes up, and you will feel as if you are in a much better situation.
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