Foot odor and fibrocystic breast changes discussed
The column addresses severe foot odor linked to possible pitted keratolysis and offers hygiene and medical options including antibiotic gels, antiperspirants, sodium bicarbonate sprays, tea-water baths, and Drysol. It also explains fibrocystic breast changes, causation by monthly hormonal cycles, noncancer status, diagnostic imaging, and dietary and medical relief options.
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Gifts for teachers tokens of student affection
The Polk County School Board never prohibits student gifts to teachers. Gifts such as apples, gift certificates, crafts, school supplies, or perfume are tokens of affection, accepted graciously by teachers. Only restrictions bar employees from accepting gifts from vendors.
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Abby
Winter Haven
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Polk County
Frances MC Michael
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Frances
Dear Abby readers urged to water outdoor pets in winter and hot weather
A reader from Springfield asks Dear Abby to warn readers that dehydration is a slow painful death for outdoor animals and urges constant access to fresh water for dogs cats rabbits geese goats horses and cattle. Abby agrees the message is important and urges readers to heed it regardless of season. In a separate note from Hurt in Everett Washington the columnist advises caution about possible infidelity and suggests considering divorce while promoting a wedding booklet offer.
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Abby
Canada
P.O
Mount Morris
Reader tips on mammograms and breast exams in Houston
A reader endorses annual mammograms and doctor breast exams six months apart, sharing a survivor story from 1999 and noting the value of monthly self checks. Betty Gregory from Houston ACS urges including monthly self exams with yearly professional exams and mammography per ACS guidance.
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Betty Gregory
Houston American Cancer Society
The
American Cancer Society
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