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The God Squad: Happy Vesak Day!
In my attempt to make good on the promise of the God Squad, which is to honor all the different spiritual paths up the ... Read More
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Ask Amy: Young military marriage leads to quick divorce
Dear Amy: My daughter has been married almost a year.
Her husband is in the military, and they had to get hitched so she could live with him during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
They live on an isolated military base. She ...Read more

The power of a glass of water
"Once I drink the water, I feel it immediately," says Cameron Diaz. "I go from being a wilted plant to one that has been rejuvenated by the rain." Cindy Crawford agrees: "Your body is so happy when you drink water." Well,...Read more

Diarrhea, bloating and gas are hallmarks of lactose intolerant
Dear Dr. Roach: I'm a 78-year-old retired medical oncologist. While in residency in New York, I got a gastrointestinal virus that left me with lactose intolerance. After a while, it improved somewhat. But in the past ...Read more

Wife Of A Disabled Veteran Fights A Battle Of Her Own
DEAR ABBY: My husband is retired from the military and living with a mental illness caused by a traumatic brain injury. As a result, he's disabled. We have four children. Over the years, he has developed an extreme sense ...Read more

How do I deal with my son's terrible present?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My son asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day. In an effort to pique his interest in the things of God, I asked for a new Bible in black. My intention was to re-gift it to ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Do you need a gender-specific supplement?
Studies show that most Americans don’t get enough of several important nutrients from their diets. A multivitamin/mineral supplement can help fill in those nutrient gaps. But does it make scientific sense to choose a ...Read more

4 sweet health benefits of eating cantaloupe
Longer days and warmer weather are a happy indication that cantaloupe season is just around the corner. And while you can usually find this delicious melon variety in grocery stores year-round, it’ll be most delicious ...Read more

Tooth loss truth: It’s no longer about the tooth fairy
When you hear the phrase tooth loss, what comes to mind first? Trauma? Tooth decay? The tooth fairy? While all of these are acceptable associations, there are many more factors involved in tooth loss. From a population ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Do I need congenital heart disease revision surgery?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a congenital heart defect and my initial surgery at 32 was complicated. I continue to have heart problems. At my last visit, my cardiologist said I would likely need another surgery. I’m afraid ...Read more

Gulp: Alcohol May Not Be Good for Your Heart
The so-called French paradox suggests that light consumption of alcohol (typically in the form of wine) may actually promote cardiovascular health -- or at least reduce the risk of heart disease.
But a new study posits ...Read more

Meet Dr. Erica Taylor, host of Instagram Live program ‘Dr. Taylor’s Table,’ which centers the Black community and the health disparities within
CHICAGO -- Some may know Dana Divine’s voice through gospel song, as a radio personality (on WGCI-FM or WVON Radio 1690), or her affinity for house music (she’s the organizer of the annual House Club Tour Pub Crawl). ...Read more

Masks are unmasking what many people didn’t realize: They have hearing loss
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Only a few months into the pandemic, Jenny Weathers, 58, stared at the mask covering her son’s mouth and came to a harsh realization.
“I couldn’t hear and I realized I was relying ...Read more

As Maryland crab houses face labor shortage, Black crab pickers recall legacy of struggle and dedication on the Eastern Shore
BALTIMORE -- Marylanders often debate the best method for picking crabs. Let Joyce Fitchett settle the matter.
Fitchett’s technique has been passed through generations of Eastern Shore women. It’s won her eight crab ...Read more

Colorado kidney donors can prioritize loved ones for future transplants through voucher program
DENVER -- Coloradans who are interested in donating a kidney but concerned it would leave them unable to help if a family member got sick later have an option to get a “voucher” to shorten a loved one’s wait if they ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Ear infections after swimming
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels like water is still in my ear. Then my ear becomes red and ...Read more

Is the COVID-19 Test-to-Treat program testing your patience?
The news is good, bad and downright stupid when it comes to the COVID-19 Test-to-Treat Program that was launched in March.
Good: antiviral medications. Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck's Lagevrio, when taken within five days ...Read more

Ask Amy: Partner is offended by tasteless gift
Dear Amy: My partner, “Chris” just showed me a gift he bought for his adult son. This gift is a “verified” personal calling card once owned by Adolf Hitler (Hitler allegedly gave them out to people he would meet). ...Read more

Should you switch your vaccine brand for a second booster?
Dear Dr. Roach: My wife and I are both in our late 60s. She has gotten three doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and I have gotten three doses of the Moderna, only because that was what was available when we got our first dose. ...Read more

Delicious Dessert Tastes Best Shared With Company
DEAR ABBY: I lost your cookbooklet collection! My family and I have really enjoyed some of those recipes. I have loved all the ones I have tried, but my favorites are the desserts. Particularly noteworthy is your Peanut ...Read more

Why do people continue to doubt the validity of Jesus?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why do people continue to doubt the validity of Jesus, His history, and claims when it has stood the test of time? As a seminary student, it’s discouraging to hear Bible ...Read more