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No hospital in Clinton elicits real fear

Saturday, October 7, 2023

October and its arrival heralds fall, everything suddenly becoming available in pumpkin spice, and Halloween offering colorful street urchins going door-to-door or downtown begging for candy during Trunk or Treat.Some people like Halloween because they enjoy the scary aspect about the holiday.

The White house dog scandal

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The White house dog scandal

Friday, October 6, 2023

Last week, President Joe Biden's German shepherd Commander bit a Secret Service agent. That marked the 11th time — yes, the 11th time — that Commander had bitten one of the agents and other Secret Service officers who guard the president.

PSA test guidelines have changed over the years

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PSA test guidelines have changed over the years

Friday, October 6, 2023

Dear Doctors: If my doctor won't order a PSA or other screening test, can I pay for it myself ? We are always told about the importance of early detection. So why aren't screening tests recommended for seniors? I get a more comprehensive overview of my car's health when I get an oil change!

Neighbor gives unwelcome lecture on smoking

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Neighbor gives unwelcome lecture on smoking

Friday, October 6, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm 28, and I live in a small apartment complex where everyone knows each other. My neighbor, a gentleman in his 50s, saw me smoking a cigarette the other day and decided to take it upon himself to lecture me on the dangers of smoking.

Silencing experts in the name of ‘Freedom’

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Silencing experts in the name of ‘Freedom’

Thursday, October 5, 2023

At bottom, Trumpism is about resentment. In large part, it's the lower half of the high school class rebelling against the honor students: the ones with all the fancy degrees who can't change a tire. The girly men and the homely women. The ones who think they're better than you.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, October 5, 2023

There's one type of seafood that's affordable, nutritionally dense and even helps improve the environment: mussels.

Unhappy electorates both sides U.S.-Canada border

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Unhappy electorates both sides U.S.-Canada border

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

TORONTO — On one side of the border, a president with an approval rating of 41%.On the other side of the border, a prime minister with an approval rating of 33%.The giant countries of North America have grown weary of their leaders.It's enough to make one nostalgic for the summer of 1987.

Risk of placenta accreta requires specialized care

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Risk of placenta accreta requires specialized care

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: Can you please talk about placenta accreta? It happened to my sister, and she had serious medical issues when she had her baby. How can you know that you have it?Does it run in families? My husband and I are ready to start our own family, but this has me scared.

Even after health wake-up call, lack of motivation

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Even after health wake-up call, lack of motivation

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have three friends who have suffered strokes in the past year. It has been devastating to see them struggle to heal. At first this got me motivated to take better care of myself, including eating smarter and becoming more active.

Value of hometown newspapers

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Value of hometown newspapers

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

There’s an old saying that you don’t really appreciate something until you don’t have it anymore. We all know that to be true in our personal life with each loss of a lifelong friend or family member. It’s no secret many newspapers in the United States have closed in recent years.