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Could gym booster creatine also be a weapon against cancer?
LOS ANGELES — Taken as a metabolism pick-up by athletes and bodybuilders, creatine has of late seen increasing uptake outside the gym, as awareness grows of its potential as an anti-inflammatory and even as a cognitive ...Read more
Efforts to end school vaccine mandates hit a wall in Florida
Every state, along with Washington, D.C., requires children to obtain certain vaccinations before they can attend school or childcare. These mandates date back decades, and many public health experts consider them a ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Recognizing the signs of testicular cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My cousin, who's in his late 20s, was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer. I didn't know this is something younger guys need to worry about. Can you fill me in?
ANSWER: Testicular cancer isn't ...Read more
Mother Disappointed In Son's Choice Of Girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: I don't care for my son's girlfriend, "Trish," and he knows it. He seems to date needy women. It may boost his ego, but it doesn't reflect well on the young lady.
Our initial encounter with Trish wasn't a good ...Read more
Addressing Factitious Disorder, AKA Munchausen Syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you address Munchausen syndrome and how to treat a person who might have it? What causes the constant talk about real or imagined illnesses, and is there a treatment for it? -- Anon.
ANSWER: ...Read more
Should I be ashamed that I most identified with the woman caught in adultery?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: A Bible study leader asked each in attendance who they most identified with from Scripture. Some said Mary, others Ruth or Esther. One lady in tears said Hannah, who longed ...Read more
Miami Catholic schools wanted tighter security. DeSantis cut the funding
MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered the ax to a portion of the state budget dedicated to funding security measures in Miami-Dade County Catholic schools — and local Catholic leaders aren’t happy about it.
On Monday,...Read more
San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $395 million to sexual abuse victims
The San Francisco Archdiocese will pay out nearly $400 million to survivors of clergy sexual abuse, encompassing 70 years of children falling prey to priests, lawyers announced Monday.
The settlement sets up a trust to ...Read more
Medicare Advantage company pays $342M to government in midst of billing probe
A major Medicare Advantage company has paid the government more than $342 million to help settle allegations that it overcharged the federal healthcare program for years.
Elevance Health, which covers about 2 million ...Read more
Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson campaign promise, 911 mental health response team flounders
Throughout his 2023 mayoral campaign, Brandon Johnson championed a progressive vision of sending teams of mental health clinicians instead of police officers to help people suffering from psychiatric emergencies.
But ...Read more
Opioid settlement money pays for services to battle addiction in rural Kentucky
WHITESBURG, Ky. — Drugs and the consequences of addiction are woven into the fabric of Jamie Madden's life.
Her earliest memory is of standing on the passenger seat of her dad's car as a toddler, wearing a peach-colored...Read more
Ask the Pediatrician: Baby sunburn prevention tips
Sunny days invite outdoor family fun. When heading out with your little ones, keep in mind that babies need extra protection from sunburn. With a few simple precautions, you can help keep their skin healthy now and in the ...Read more
It's no lie, A-Fib can be prevented or controlled
Updated estimates out of the University of California San Francisco tell us that around 10 million Americans contend with A-Fib (aka atrial fibrillation). Two decades ago, it was estimated to affect about 3 million folks. ...Read more
Hot-Headed Grandson Pushes Grandmother To The Ground
DEAR ABBY: My 20-year-old nephew, "Conrad," has anger issues. His girlfriend recently broke up with him. He was upset and went to see his grandma, my mom. When Conrad pulled into her driveway, my mom's boyfriend, "Rob," ...Read more
Leg Cramps And Digit Spasms Occur Due To Lactose Intolerance
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 74-year-old woman who's quite healthy (I am active and don't take any medications), but I have a history of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). Recently, I experienced bad-smelling gas, leg cramps, ...Read more
Why does God value some by making things easy for them while others have to struggle?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It’s hard to compete in the workplace because some people just naturally have an attractive way about them. I don’t understand, though, why God values others by making ...Read more
Could bees help relieve stress? A Temple researcher thinks so
Dozens of bees crawled along the frame in Frances Ratay’s hands as she looked down at the colony in awe.
The 70-year-old retiree from South Philadelphia ordinarily would avoid bees out of fear, but this spring she ...Read more
Maryland health insurance rates could rise 13.7% in 2027 under proposal
BALTIMORE — Maryland residents who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could see higher premiums next year, with insurers requesting an average rate increase of 13.7% for 2027, according to ...Read more
Even in blue states, hospitals have continued to drop gender-affirming care for youths
One afternoon in late 2024, a sixth-grader nicknamed Bug came home from school with an announcement to make. Bug, who was assigned female at birth, told his parents he was a boy — and would be using he/him pronouns.
"OK...Read more
Cheating Husband Outed By Newly Installed Trail Camera
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 35 years. The week we were to celebrate our 34th anniversary, he invited a female friend to our vacation home for an overnight rendezvous. He was unaware that our adult ...Read more
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