Dial a letter phone numbers in Dear Readers
Heloise readers discuss using letters in place of digits for phone numbers. The lettered examples force callers to look up letters on a keypad, slowing dialing. Readers urge simple numeric dialing like 1-800-PLEASE for easy contact. Advice also covers safety tips for hot glue burns and headlight use in bad weather.
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Heloise
A Reader
Youngstown
Ohio
Trina T
Houston
Trina
Doris
Heloise.com
Heloise/Coffee
P.O
San Antonio
FDA warns fluoroquinolones risks outweigh benefits
The FDA cautions that fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Cipro pose risks including tendonitis tendon rupture CNS effects neuropathy heart rhythm changes and phototoxicity. They should be reserved for severe infections or when no alternatives exist. For common illnesses such as sinusitis UTIs and acute bronchitis experts advise nonantibiotic relief and specific antibiotics with fewer side effects when needed.
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CBS Sports
NFL
Tom Brady
Food and Drug Administration
Cipro
FDA
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
American Academy of Family Physicians
AAFP
Perfumed magazine inserts spark allergy concerns
Reader Sue F in Arkansas complains perfumed inserts trigger allergies and thanks a responsive customer service rep who noted the opt out request. Heloise confirms some magazines offer fragrance free issues and outlines how to opt out. Additional tips share coffee maker spill prevention with a cloth mat, eyeglass repair trick using a twist-tie, and wax paper to ease drape sliding.
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Heloise
Sue F
Arkansas
Heloise P.S
Good Housekeeping
Phyllis P
Clemson
S.C
Hungry Heart and Ghrelin Drive We Leaned From Science
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg show ghrelin signals hunger and impulsive food seeking, while falling ghrelin after meals sharpens thinking. The piece promotes the YOU: On a Diet plan with small meals and snacks, praising walnuts vegetables fruit whole grains and energy bars to curb hunger.
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Bruce Springsteen
Sweden
University of Gothenburg
Mike
Dr. Oz
Doctoroz.com
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