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Medication, talk therapy helps panic disorders

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Medication, talk therapy helps panic disorders

Saturday, May 4, 2024

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: Can you please talk about panic attacks? Each time I have one, I can’t eat, sleep or socialize. The medication I was given has severe side effects. Are there other treatments or other things I can do?

Woman with new job losing touch with friends

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Woman with new job losing touch with friends

Saturday, May 4, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my closest friends recently landed a new job that pays significantly better than the positions held by the rest of our friend group.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, May 4, 2024

30 YEARS AGO• Clinton Noon Lions paid for human physiology students at Clinton High School to take cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) lessons.Shown with the cards they had earned were Landon Lorenz, Zack Simpson, Jason Roberts, Amber Bighorse, Julia Tisdal, Mike Scott, Lea Chittum, Ginger Wells,...

The evil of antisemitism in this day and time

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The evil of antisemitism in this day and time

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Eva Weintraubova and her older brother Pavel. Marthe Suzanne Tepfer. Rosa Henriette de Vries-Gersons. Petr Haim. Eva Neuova.Those are just a few of the names of children at Auschwitz who were recently remembered in an online memorial.

What happens when an AI avatar is given priest's collar?

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What happens when an AI avatar is given priest's collar?

Saturday, May 4, 2024

The penitent crafted the perfect sin to confess to a virtual priest: 'Bless me father, for I have sinned. ... I have had anger in my heart about the deployment of AI chatbots in inappropriate places.''Father Justin,' a 3D AI character created by the San Diego-based Catholic Answers network, offered...

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Housing one of toughest issues

Saturday, May 4, 2024

There is a housing problem in Clinton and it is a multilayered conundrum with no simple answers.Everyone wants more jobs located in Clinton – that’s a given. Clinton is proud to be a blue collar community and is fortunate to have Bar-S and Hill’s Pet Nutrition call the town home.

Resources for storm victims

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Resources for storm victims

Friday, May 3, 2024

I’d like to express my condolences to everyone impacted by the tornadoes and severe weather this past week. Thank you to all the volunteers, elected officials, and everyone who offered their help.

GLP-1 meds slow progression of Parkinson’s

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GLP-1 meds slow progression of Parkinson’s

Friday, May 3, 2024

Dear Doctors: I have Parkinson’s disease. I was diagnosed 10 months ago, and it is already affecting my ability to walk and to use my hands. My husband recently read that there’s a diabetes drug that can slow down the symptoms.

Sister chooses to spend time with boyfriend

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Sister chooses to spend time with boyfriend

Friday, May 3, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m feeling a bit lost and hurt lately because my sister, who used to be my closest friend, seems to have disappeared since getting into a relationship with her new boyfriend. She’s been spending all of her time with him, leaving little room for our sisterly bond.

Americans prefer bipartisan cooperation

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Americans prefer bipartisan cooperation

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time was, and it wasn’t that long ago, when Hollywood gifted us with epic films depicting heroic high school boys (and cute girls) fighting guerilla actions against invading Russian armies.