Rare autoimmune disorder targets skin in aging populations, causing damages

Dear Doctors: I am 75 years old, and two years ago, I was diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid. I understand this is an autoimmune problem. I also understand that this is more common in older people. I would like to know more about it.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1784, the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War.In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle met in Casablanca, Morocco.In 1952, the morning news program 'Today' debuted on NBC.In 1954, New York Yankees center fielder Joe DiMaggio...

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

30 YEARS AGOStudents from Janice Berrong’s physical science class visited Alice Barton’s fourthgrade classroom to help the youngsters in setting up experiments demonstrating density.

God and guns often go together in U.S. history; here’s why

As a religion professor, I've come to know many students from other countries who identify as Christians.

Pope Benedict lived his life with Europe in the rearview

In a rite before the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Vatican officials placed unique symbols of his pontificate inside his cypress casket, along with a scroll in Latin describing his ascent to the chair of St. Peter.'His faith and family upbringing prepared him for the harsh experience of...

Some dreams worth recognizing

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is recognized as a federal holiday every third Monday in January. That means banks, government offices – including the U.S. Postal Service – and various other entities will be closed.

Biden makes things worse on border

Republicans have spent two years demanding that President Joe Biden visit the U.S.Mexico border.

Choosing not to get your flu shot is a health risk

Dear Doctors: I've been reading that it's a pretty bad flu season this year, and I'm starting to get worried about getting sick. I haven't gotten a flu shot yet, but I think it might be too late.Is it still worthwhile to get the vaccine?

Single parent is finding it difficult to date

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 40-yearold single mom, and I am having trouble dating. It seems as if I am attracting emotionally unavailable men.

The misinformation superhighway

Possibly you recall the “Information Superhighway,” a phrase popularized by then-Vice President Al Gore to describe the internet. The expectation was that universal connectivity would lead to widespread enlightenment and social progress.