EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about breast cancer survivors that will run throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When Karla Dillon noticed a lump in her breast in January, she had reason to believe it was a cyst. She had experienced ...
Q. My doctor prescribed 100 milligrams of metoprolol to control my blood pressure. After taking it for some time, I noticed that my once-thick blond hair had thinned considerably. I saw it on my hairbrush every morning when I styled my hair. When I complained to my primary care provider, she suggested hair products like Rogaine! I was furious because she didn't seem to be taking my concern seriously. Research online suggested that the metoprolol was responsible. I cut the pills in half and took 50 milligrams for about six months. Voila! My hair grew back. At my next check-up, I told ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 78-year old man who was diagnosed with asthma about 10 years ago, after a severe coughing attack left me unable to breathe. Since then, everything has been pretty much under control with Symbicort or Singulair. While I assumed that it'd be a good idea to get a COVID vaccination each year due to my asthma, both my general physician and pharmacist have recommended against it. Along with the reasoning that COVID isn't as deadly as it was a few years ago, they've pointed out that the medications to treat it are highly effective if I do happen to catch it. Even though ...
One of the fundamental rules of the game is that a player must follow suit whenever he is able to do so. Everybody is familiar with this rule, of course, but not everybody knows how to take full advantage of it. Take this case where West led the ten of hearts against six notrump. Dummy's ...
Pruning is one of the most rewarding jobs in the garden. The problem is, not all of us enjoy it. I think this is mostly due to our fears of removing blooms or destroying a beautiful part of our landscape. Do not fear. We can help you make great pruning decisions and enjoy the process. The ...
Every year, I have a schedule to check and clean out my pantry. Hopefully, you do, too! While mine is later in summer, spring is a good time to think of cleaning out because you were baking up a storm just a couple of months back. There may be little black looking insects in and around my foods; or moths flying around the kitchen, as is the case. These are all called “pantry pests.” They can be a nuisance as well as a health hazard. These are our No. 1 insects brought into our clinic for identification. They are easier to eradicate now, rather than later. I take everything out of ...
