Legionnaires' disease origins and cautions explained
Dr Donahue explains Legionnaires' disease as an old illness newly recognized after a 1976 Philadelphia convention outbreak. The bacterium legionella in water or soil causes the pneumonia, with key risks from misdiagnosis and improper antibiotics.
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Women pallbearers and modern funeral norms cited
Dear Abby reassures that female pallbearers are acceptable as coffins are moved by trucks today and notes women have long cared for the dead. It cites that 40 percent of graduating morticians are women and that family involvement aids healing. The column also covers relationship advice about a diamond necklace gift and approaches for a same sex wedding reception, plus a marital strain over a visiting friend, recommending counseling.
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Heloise hints improve kitchen storage and cooking tricks
Reader letters share simple kitchen tips. Violet Morgan explains wrapping cut green peppers in a paper towel before refrigerating, and soaking grapes in cold water before storing. A reader removes bouillon cubes with a mallet, while another suggests turning cling slips inside out for comfort.
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