Aging zoo residents show care and long lives at Lee Richardson
Lee Richardson Zoo describes daily monitoring and treatment of aging animals including an elderly elk born in 1984, with pain relief, special diets, and shelter. The piece highlights longevity in captivity, noting Old Momma the Asiatic black bear at 38, plus aging mountain lions, tigers, cranes, and flamingos, and the ethical choices staff face in end of life decisions.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Zoo
Germ Helicobacter pylori linked to most ulcers
Dear Dr. Donohue explains that Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that can erode the stomach’s protective mucus, causing ulcers. Though over 50 percent harbor it by age 60, only some develop ulcers. treatment often requires a multi-medication antibiotic regimen to eradicate the infection.
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DR. Donohue
A.H
Hippocrates
He-Lee-Cee
Woman fears bigamy in marriage to Arthur
Dear Ann Landers column recounts a 37 year old woman distrusting her four year marriage after learning Arthur may still be legally married. She questions insur ance beneficiary designations while his ex wife holds the other policy. Landers urges legal counsel and discovery of divorce papers before any remarriage. A second reader shares a cautionary tale about medication safety and in laws, ending with a humorous twist.
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Ann Landers
Arthur
Brooklyn
N.Y
Louisiana
Johnny
Nebraska
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