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Best way to stay hydrated is drinking water

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Best way to stay hydrated is drinking water

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

ASK THE DOCTORSHello, dear readers, and welcome to our monthly letters column. With heat, humidity and wildfires, many of us have been dealing with a summer of extremes. We're thinking of you, and we hope you are staying safe as we begin the autumn season.

Appreciating a ‘consoler-in-chief ’

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Appreciating a ‘consoler-in-chief ’

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

President Biden visited Puerto Rico this week, bringing federal aid and emotional support to the victims of Hurricane Ian.

Freelancer gets no respect at work

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Freelancer gets no respect at work

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work freelance on a project that uses several teams to complete work. I was asked to provide creative guidance to one of the teams, and it is proving to be difficult.

Shelley’s hats are an honor to wear

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Shelley’s hats are an honor to wear

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

This past week we attended the memorial for my husband Peter's oldest sister, Shelley.Shelley went through a long battle with cancer, and Peter lost his second sister in two years.

Strep’s variations make vaccine elusive

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Strep’s variations make vaccine elusive

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Dfever, rheumatic heart disease, necrotizing fasciitis, and toxic shock syndrome.Group B strep can cause blood infections, pneumonia and meningitis in newborns.Older adults, particularly those with existing health problems, are also vulnerable to strep B. This includes urinary tract or skin...

Husband’s bad attitude threatens marriage

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Husband’s bad attitude threatens marriage

Saturday, October 8, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have some important things to discuss with my husband about our future, but I find that I am either too busy or too nervous to bring them up. We have been unhappy for a long time. I have done my best to deal with his grumpiness and overall malaise, but I am tired of it.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Ed Janning was recognized for the second time in seven years as “Kiwanian of the Year” by the Clinton Kiwanis Club.

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Things that raise questions

Saturday, October 8, 2022

There are many things taking place that make us scratch our head trying to find the hidden agendas behind what government at all levels is trying to accomplish.Is their goal to do what is best for the people or what sounds good on the surface but winds up lined with flaws?And while all of this...

Esophageal cancer symptoms are easy to dismiss

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Esophageal cancer symptoms are easy to dismiss

Friday, October 7, 2022

Dear Doctors: A family friend is suddenly on hospice care because of esophageal cancer, which has spread to his lungs and liver. The thing is, he never even knew he had it. Other than getting the hiccups and losing some weight, he was fine. What causes this cancer?

Friend wants moody man to work on his personality

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Friend wants moody man to work on his personality

Friday, October 7, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a male friend who can be very hot and cold. We've been friends for more than three years. I don't see him too often, but whenever I do see him, I can never tell what version of him I am going to get. He can be kind, generous and caring, or he can be cold, blunt and irritable.