Parasite infection needs proper care, not fad diet

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: A co-worker is doing something called a parasite cleanse.She says if you have symptoms like gas, muscle aches, insomnia and feel hungry all the time, it means you have parasites. How would you get parasites, and how would you know? Does a cleanse really help?

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1801, the first New York Postnewspaper was published.In 1841, the first underwater tunnel was completed beneath the Thames River in London.In 1907, Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th U.S. state.

The view from the other side

Here's my story: I'm a year younger than President Biden, two years and change older than Donald Trump. Healthwise, I've always been lucky. Having turned 80 in September, I'm still all systems go.

Lack of motivation impacts reader’s diet

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been having issues with my motivation lately. I have low energy, and simple tasks take me way longer than they should. I get all my work done, but that typically is the full extent of what I do in a day.

DO JUST ONE THING

Reliable water sources for wildlife can suddenly become unavailable if you live in a climate with harsh, freezing temperatures.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is the 319th day of 2023 and the 54th day of autumn.In 1920, the League of Nations held its first assembly in Geneva.In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt laid the cornerstone for the Jefferson Memorial during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Nixon known for his famous words

By their words the world knows them. One word: Nuts! (Gen.Anthony McAuliffe's written response to the German ultimatum that he surrender American troops during the Battle of the Bulge, 1944) Two words: Not guilty.

Changing conditions of blood pressure readings

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I'm a 69-year-old African American male with high blood pressure. I get conflicting advice from my primary care doctors, and my BP readings are never taken under the same conditions. I'm confused and losing confidence in my medical network.

Stepdad wants better relationship with stepson

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently married my wife, and her teenage son does not seem to like me at all. I believe it is because of the major changes my presence has brought into his life. His dad passed away a few years ago, and I know my arrival has disrupted the dynamics he had with his mom.

Big red warning flag is evident

The biggest threat to Joe Biden's reelection is not defection, it's discouragement.Sure, some voters who backed Biden in 2020 will switch to Donald Trump. But the president's real problem will be the disillusioned Democrats who stay home or support a third-party candidate.