Aunt Liz drains parents in loving family column
In a Dear Annie column, a reader asks how to handle Aunt Liz who relies on generous parents while avoiding independence. Advice urges the parents to present a united front and for the sister to acknowledge limits while maintaining family support.
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Liz
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Cushing's syndrome described by Dr Donahue
Dear readers share experiences of delayed diagnosis and treatment for Cushing's syndrome caused by cortisol overproduction. Symptoms include weight gain, round face, thinning limbs, stretch marks, and high blood pressure. Causes include pituitary or adrenal gland tumors, with surgery as the primary treatment. Also notes PKU risks with phenylalanine in artificial sweeteners.
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High temperatures cut into Kansas row crop yields
Kansas farmers face heat stress impacts on corn sorghum and soybean. Experiments show flowering and grain fill stages suffer most, reducing seed set and size while grain fill duration shortens. Heat alters seed quality. oil rises with temp while protein tracks differently. Call Extension for help.
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Vara Prasad
Kansas State
University of Florida
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Water temperatures for effective laundry cleaning
Dear readers, water temp affects wash quality. Hot water loosens heavy soil and kills more germs but can fade colors and cause wrinkles. Warm water cleans lightly soiled clothes and suits colored fabrics, while cold water needs cold detergent. Ensure enough water for movement and circulation to carry away soil.
Caregiver Shares Heloise Practical Money Hint
A caregiver recalls misplacing a cell phone after stacking brush and learns a film canister filled with quarters keeps change organized. A reader suggests storing small coins in containers to feed vending machines and track loose change.
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