Antibiotics Ineffective for Viral Infections in Open Letter
A reader letter argues antibiotics do not treat viral infections such as colds and bronchitis. It cites evidence from Scientific American Medical Bulletin and New England Journal of Medicine, warns against overuse and resistance, and urges symptom relief while the body fights the illness.
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Scientific American Medical Bulletin
New England Journal of Medicine
United States
Scientific American
Finding new friends in later life and how to meet them
Dear readers, longevity questions about making new friends after moving from Florida to Indiana. The piece advises that friendship comes from personality and active effort, not places alone. It highlights senior centers churches hobby clubs and volunteer work as paths to companionship through shared activities and kindness.
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Senior Forum
Florida
Ianne
Indiana
E.K
Acupuncture Helps Cat and Other Animals Heal at Local Clinic
Veterinarian Rob Stiver treats a one year old black and white cat named Kitten with acupuncture on the forehead and paws. The clinic blends Western and Eastern medicine, diet, herbs, and vitamins. Kitten showed improvement after three sessions, though acupuncture is not a universal cure.
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Ural
Rob Stiver
Stiver
Linda Neal
Silver
Lake Sayles
Roth
Kitten
Siver
Abby advice column about friendship ruin and marriage strain
A reader describes devious attempts to break up a friend pair and damage reputation, then seeks forgiveness and guidance. Abby urges confession, self reflection, and counseling for the woman, plus efforts to support her daughter’s self esteem. A separate letter asks for weekend privacy. Abby advises counseling and suggests the husband address his recurring weekend guest with the family.
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Erica
Cal
Abby
I'll Be There Caring For Your Parents Job Kids and Marriage
AHAF announces the book I'll Be There Caring For Your Parents Job Kids and Marriage by Eve Herold. It draws on middle generation caregivers facing illness, aging, and family strain while balancing work and home life. The guide offers practical chapters on who does what, caring from a distance, and legal and financial issues. Copies are $5 and available from the American Health Assistance Foundation.
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American Health Assistance Foundation
AHAF
Eve Herold
Eugene Michaels
American Healthistance Foundation
Eve Herald
Gerontologist
Women heart health program at C B Artz Library
Dr John Vitarello of Cardiovascular Specialists of Frederick leads a free community program at the C B Artz Library to discuss women’s heart health. Topics include cholesterol management, risk factors, noninvasive screening, hormone therapy controversy, with Q&A and a slide presentation. Reservations at 301-694-1630 ext 8. location: 5340 Spectrum Drive Suite A behind Key Mall. Snow date Feb 22.
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John Vitarello
Cardiovascular Specialists
Frederick
C. Burr Artz
Vitarello
University of Maryland Medical School
Cody
American Heart Association
Nredetick County
C. Burt Artz
Spectrum Drive
Suite A
Francis Scott Key Mall
Street smart tips for girls safety and self defense
Advice from a 16 year old perspective on staying safe in public spaces. Practical steps include staying alert while jogging or parking near entrances, carrying ID, choosing well lit parking, leaving if a date feels off, shouting specific phrases, and using strong leg power if attacked. Also cautions against drinking and hitchhiking and guidance to seek safe responses when approached by strangers or fake officers.
Young champion Josh earns title at dog show
Maine to Florida and beyond bred handler Joann Charnik in Elkton, Cecil County, guides Josh, Cham pion Noah's Spirit of the Ark, a son of Clas' s Jake, with lineage honoring Luke the late dog. Ms. Myers, a Frederick Community College student, aims to continue showing dogs while pursuing graphic design and animation.
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Maine
Florida
Chicago
Joann Charnik
Elkton
Cecil County
Akitas
Josh
Noah
Jake
Ms. Myers
Luke
Myers
Animal Hospital
Clas-Hans Noah's Ark
Spirit
Frederick Community College
Pets in the workplace bring both benefits and challenges
Mark Gorkin, The Stress Doc, notes that office pets can reduce stress but also create responsibility and potential jealousy. He cites Senter Qui learned to shield desks from fur and clutter, while pets offer comfort akin to teddy bears but require coworker consent and management.
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Senter
Mark Gorkin
Washington
America
Gorkin
Wedding notice corrects Johnson and Linton names
Correction notice states Claudia Eileen Linton and Christopher Shea Johnson were the couple in the recent wedding announcement. The groom had been incorrectly identified as Mr Linton in error.
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Claudia Eileen Linton
Christopher Shea Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Linton
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