Trump, NATO and the media in the mix

There's an odd dynamic that plays out when former President Donald Trump gives a campaign speech.Many news organizations have imposed a virtual blackout on his appearances.

Behaviors that might contribute to Alzheimer’s

Dear Doctors: I read that there's a big new study that lists some of the most common risk factors for developing dementia at an early age. I would like to know more about it. How was it done, and what are the risk factors that were identified?

Young adult prepares for lengthy study abroad

DEAR HARRIETTE: At 20 years old, I've been offered a remarkable opportunity for a fully paid academic program abroad in London for three years. The thought of leaving my family in California for such a long time weighs heavily on my mind.

DO JUST ONE THING

• Yes, you need to wash ... your washing machine. Over time, the machine can become a breeding ground for foul-smelling bacteria, which can affect how clean your clothes, bedding and towels get when you use it. The good news is, cleaning your washer is easy to do.

Can border crisis wait until election?

It’s clear now that Senate negotiators badly miscalculated in their attempt to craft a bipartisan border-security and immigration bill. Republicans misread what their Senate brethren would accept, and they clearly had no idea about sentiment in the House.

Thailand made pot legal two years ago: That could change soon

BANGKOK (AP) — Two years after Thailand made pot legal, the country appears set to crack down on its freewheeling drug market with a ban on 'recreational' use.

Are you falling in love, or falling in line?

It's been almost a quartercentury since Bill Clinton was president, and it's rare to catch a glimpse of him anymore or to hear his honey-hibiscus-punch voice.

Elevated creatinine levels can impact kidneys

Dear Doctors: My father has diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes he fails to follow medical care for these diseases. Now his level of creatinine has reached 2.6 mg/dL, which is very high. He is getting weak and has cramps at night. How do you decrease high creatinine?

Consumer questions buying from certain companies

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a college student who often relies on fast food and strives to stay current with trends.However, the recent controversies surrounding major companies have made me question my perspective, and I am unsure how to address these concerns.

‘Powder keg of stupidity’ has fire lit

Arecent cartoon in The New Yorker depicts a gloomy pair of campaign workers surrounded by posters urging people to vote. One laments, 'I worry that democracy's only hope is Taylor Swift.'Funny, yes. But also potentially prophetic.