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Despite success, reader suffers health setbacks

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Despite success, reader suffers health setbacks

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am embarrassed to say that I suffer from almost all the chronic health problems that commonly befall Black people in this country. I feel like such a failure in this regard. Outside of my health, I am killing it at work and have a good life.

Some prostate cancer patients could be good candidates for cryoablation

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Some prostate cancer patients could be good candidates for cryoablation

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Dear Doctors: Why don't we hear more about cryoablation as a treatment for prostate cancer? It appears to be much easier than major surgery, so it seems like it would be a good option. What does the procedure entail?

Colleague can’t stand woman’s putrid perfume

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Colleague can’t stand woman’s putrid perfume

Saturday, January 21, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a colleague who wears a very pungent perfume. It's been increasingly difficult to focus with this smell filling the office, and I don't know how to address it without making things uncomfortable.

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, January 21, 2023

Participants in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Clinton Regional Hospital, under the direction of Vicki Kiesau, concluded a six-week course including graduation and education.

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Moore, Jech, Howard and Thompson

Saturday, January 21, 2023

When the bill filing deadline ended at Oklahoma’s State Capitol Thursday, there were more than 3,000 pieces of legislation for lawmakers to consider.Some of the legislation is important and needed. Some was filed to please political donors even though they don’t have a chance of passing.

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In tornado-ravaged Selma, prayers and gratitude

Saturday, January 21, 2023

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Outside his tornado-damaged Crosspoint Christian Church, Rev. David Nichols told his congregation there was much for which to be grateful despite the destruction around them.The tornado that ravaged Selma hit the church's daycare.

Holy water and orthodox memories of a vase of flowers

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Holy water and orthodox memories of a vase of flowers

Saturday, January 21, 2023

After the Christmas season and before Lent, Orthodox priests have — for centuries — rushed to visit church-members' homes to bless them with prayers and splashes of holy water flung about with a foot-long brush or handfuls of basil.Droplets of blessed water end up on beds and bookshelves, TVs and...

Biden and the sanctuaries’ dilemma

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Biden and the sanctuaries’ dilemma

Friday, January 20, 2023

This column has written previously about the fundamental difference between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to the crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Older adults at risk of vitamin D deficiency

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Older adults at risk of vitamin D deficiency

Friday, January 20, 2023

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I have read that older adults may not get enough vitamin D in winter. My father-in-law is 73 years old. He's from Florida, but he's spending a year with us here in Maine. He can't be outdoors all the time like he is at home.How important is vitamin D?

Reader wants repay kindness of expensive gift

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Reader wants repay kindness of expensive gift

Friday, January 20, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I was overwhelmed when I received an expensive Christmas gift from my friend. I never expected such a pricey present, and it left me feeling very grateful. I felt that I had to do something in return to show my appreciation, but what could match the gesture they made?