Fiance faces secret adoption tale and family awareness
A woman in Texas confides she placed her son William for adoption two years ago and fears telling her fiancé's family. Dear Abby advises revealing the truth only with the fiancé present to reassure his support and love, then address family reactions together.
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Women and men differ in suicide attempt methods
A study notes that women attempt suicide more often than men but have fewer completed deaths. It finds single, divorced, separated, or widowed women use less lethal means, with higher rates of carbon monoxide poisoning, wrist slashing, and pill overdose.
Crohns disease not a verdict of doom says Dr Donohue
Reader questions Crohn’s disease and outlook. Dr Donohue notes Crohn’s is serious but not disabling for most, with medicines like sulfasalazine mesalamine cortisone Entocort and Remicade helping control inflammation and keep patients active.
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Cloudy iced tea fix and reader tips from Heloise
A reader asks why iced tea stays cloudy and a tea expert suggests letting brewed tea sit up to an hour before refrigerating, then chilling, and adding a small amount of hot water to clear cloudiness. The column shares quick household tips and reader letters on cleaning, packing, and everyday hacks.
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