By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach: My niece was diagnosed with birdshot chorioretinopathy. Can you please explain what this is, which treatments are involved, and what the typical prognoses are? — P.Z. Answer: Birdshot chorioretinopathy is an inflammatory ...
By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: After wasting too many bags of wilted lettuce, I finally found a simple way to keep it fresh for much longer. I now place a dry paper towel inside the container or bag as soon as I open it, then store the container or bag in the refrigerator. The towel absorbs excess moisture, which usually causes the leaves to spoil quickly. I check the towel every few days and replace it when it feels damp. Since I started doing this, my lettuce stays crisp for nearly twice as long. I also use this method for spinach and kale, and it works just as ...
By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: I am writing about a friendship that has weighed on my heart for quite some time. I have known this woman for more than 20 years, and in many ways, she has been a loyal and lively part of my life. We have celebrated happy occasions together, ...
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 defined with the caveat of “not expecting anything in return.” But extending acknowledgement and appreciation is just plain common courtesy and decency, especially if a request is involved as it is in a wedding registry. There was certainly time and motivation required to devise and post a wish ...
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 ...
