Vinegar weight loss claims lack evidence and doubt
Dear Dr Gott notes vinegar is a dilute acid with no weight loss effect though it may make low calorie foods like salads more palatable. The sure path to weight loss is reducing high calorie foods. The letter then discusses reconstructive back therapy, non surgical options, and cautions about persistent pain and insurance bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
Reader
Idaho
Wallace
Indiana University
Robert
Bloomington
Ind
Planning for Incapacity and Advanced Directives
This column counsels control over medical decisions through advanced directives and a health care power of attorney HCPOA. It recommends reading the AARP self help guide and listing trusted agents, then discussing wishes with family and doctors. Carry a card noting directives and contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. A
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
Senor Forum
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
Los Angeles
Calif
Female pallbearers and vacation notes from Dear Abby
Readers share questions and answers on female pallbearers for an uncle, a mother’s stance on life insurance beneficiaries, and teen concerns about pregnancy risk. Abby addresses pallbearer rights, beneficiary choices, and debunks the idea that pregnancy can come from jeans while explaining heavy petting and its risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Louisville
Allen
Anna Marie
Alien
EL Paso
Teens still feel immune to sexually transmitted diseases
Dr Wallace notes teens and young adults dominate STD infections with two thirds of 12 million new US cases yearly in ages 24 or younger and 25 percent in teens. He cites hot lines and urges frank risk awareness and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Wallace
Chuck
McComb
Miss
American Social Health Association
United States
Idaho
Philadelphia
Amanda
Ontario
Calif
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Dear Abby
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Frederick
Orthopaedic Associates
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Chilton, Goodman & Gilsdorf
Pera
Edenton
Genesis Dane Brederek
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Hood College
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VISA
Main Street
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