By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent column said that the “law” prohibits doctors from getting money from prescriptions. However, they get perks from pharma reps like dinner, golf, etc., and many push supplements on TV. Many “doctors” across the ...

By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: I cannot go without responding to Bob in Santa Ana, California, who said that not thanking someone for a gift is somehow acceptable. I feel confident that most people don’t give gifts to receive a thank-you note, as he implies. Gifts are ...

Dear Annie: My question is: Can I still keep going to my church or is it time to cut ties? This is complicated because my husband was a pastor and I appreciated him greatly as a preacher. He took early retirement, but we stayed in the same town because I had a good job and we needed my ...

By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: Greasy oven buildup used to take far too much time and effort to clean, especially after heavy cooking days. I found a much easier method by using a dishwasher tablet. I dip the tablet in warm water and gently rub it over baked-on grease and food ...

By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: My husband and I host Easter brunch every year for both sides of the family — about 16 people total. I cook a big frittata, a glazed ham, homemade rolls and a salad or two. My problem is my sister-in-law, “Brenda.” For the past four ...

By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist 
 Dear Dr. Roach: In your recent column, a reader complained about a doctor using AI to write after-visit summaries. I think my doctor has begun using AI for this purpose, but I like it. The reason why I think she is using AI is because she ...