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Don’t do what we were going to do to you

Don’t do what we were going to do to you

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Don’t do what we were going to do to you

Friday, November 22, 2024
When the Democratic convention took place in August, with new nominee Kamala Harris rising in the polls, Democrats were giddy with a sense of impending victory.
Cooldown period important after exercising

Cooldown period important after exercising

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Cooldown period important after exercising

Friday, November 22, 2024
ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I meet up with friends a few days a week to go running. One of them always skips the cooldown and hops right into his car to drive to work. A trainer once told me that’s a recipe for sudden cardiac death.
Youngest sibling struggles for respect

Youngest sibling struggles for respect

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Youngest sibling struggles for respect

Friday, November 22, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am the youngest of five siblings, and although we’re all adults now, I feel like my older siblings still see me as the baby of the family.No matter how much I accomplish, they continue to treat me like I’m inexperienced or don’t know what I’m doing.

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Rich nations owe to poorer nations

Thursday, November 21, 2024
More than a century of burning coal, oil and gas has fueled intense heatwaves, prolonged droughts, heavier rains and devastating floods.
What’s to come next for Trump 2.0?

What’s to come next for Trump 2.0?

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What’s to come next for Trump 2.0?

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The ballots are counted (and in some few places, recounted). The blame is being distributed (but only in one of the two parties).
32-year-old struggles with driving anxiety

32-year-old struggles with driving anxiety

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32-year-old struggles with driving anxiety

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m 32 years old, and I still don’t have my driver’s license.
Link between gut microbiome and MG

Link between gut microbiome and MG

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Link between gut microbiome and MG

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Dear Doctors: My sister has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. It started last year, when she turned 38, and it has been getting worse. I would like to know more about the condition. Also, I have heard that a study says the gut microbiome is involved.
There are still small signs of hope

There are still small signs of hope

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There are still small signs of hope

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The election was a devastating defeat for Democrats. But does it foreshadow an enduring realignment of American politics?
Alkaline water can help with heartburn

Alkaline water can help with heartburn

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Alkaline water can help with heartburn

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus edition of our monthly letters column. We are receiving a lot of questions about the various respiratory tract infections that become common this time of year and will have columns on them soon.
Mom dreads impending empty nest feelings

Mom dreads impending empty nest feelings

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Mom dreads impending empty nest feelings

Saturday, November 16, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, and my son is about to leave for his mission to Argentina for the next two years. While I am proud of him and his decision to serve, the thought of him being so far away for so long is really hard for me.