Life span of potato salad and safety tips
A reader asks if potato salad can be saved for a week. Heloise cites FDA guidance: cold food at 40F or cooler, leftovers out no more than two hours unless above 90F then one hour. Warns homemade or store bought can cause illness and advises throwing out after extended room temperature exposure.
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Heloise
Pamela
Food and Drug Administration
Tina Pantosa
San Antonio
COPD Causes Treatments and Management Overview
Dear Dr Donohue outlines COPD as the fourth leading death cause in Canada and the United States, affecting over 16 million Americans. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis often occur together, with smoking as the main cause. The piece covers spirometry, oxygen therapy, rehab, pursed lip breathing, bronchodilators, anti inflammatory meds, and guidance to order a COPD booklet with a $4.75 payment.
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Dr. Donohue
Orlando
U.S
Grandmother’s favoritism toward Luke worries stepparent
Dear Annie advises not to limit Grandma’s visits while she favors Luke. The reader, with two children by her husband and a stepson, notes Grandma’s wall full of Luke’s photos and expensive toys for him, while the others receive used gifts. Annie suggests grandma’s bias may shift as Luke grows and offers guidance to strengthen other grandparent ties.
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Heloise
June Brill
San Diego
Heloise Central
Unicel
Commission
Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection
Annie
Luke
Cinderella
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