Is organic produce worth the extra cost for seniors
Dear Dr Roach explains that most data show organic foods do not offer significant health benefits over conventional produce. Residues are lower in organic foods but still well below risk levels, and nutrients are similar. Local sourcing and thorough washing are encouraged to reduce contaminants and improve freshness.
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Mom urges polite gun safety talk among parents
Dear Abby column continues on gun safety as a physician mother with four sons shares how to ask about firearms in others homes. She offers openings to raise the issue tactfully and notes how such questions prompted families to change safe storage practices.
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