Dear Dr Gott guidance on mental health groups and TSST awareness
Reader questions address finding mental health organizations for donation and understanding toxic shock syndrome linked to tampon use. Dr Gott explains TSST-1 causes including risk factors, historical link to high-absorbency tampons, and prevention via proper use. Also discusses a child epilepsy strobe effect triggering seizures and advises neurology consult.
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Choosing a Nursing Home Like an Investigative Quest
A North Carolina reader asks how families pick a nursing home. The reply advises interviewing current residents, focusing on meals, staff responsiveness, daily routines, activities, and resident involvement in care, then verifying with families to judge credibility and overall welfare.
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North Carolina
Inhome
Senor Forum
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
1St St
Los Angeles
Fragrance trends mix romance with florals for Valentine gifts
Industry voices describe Valentine campaigns leaning romantic and floral. Nicole Miller, Jadore, Dior and Chanel No 5 figure in a shift toward full bodied scents, with notes of orchids roses and violets. classics like Chanel No 5 and Aramis endure alongside fresh options as Fragrance Foundation urges brands to back campaigns.
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Nicole Miller
Ralph Lauren
Beautiful
Obsession
Elizabeth Taylor
Mary Ellen Lapansky
Fragrance Foundation
Chastian Dior
Ms. Lapansky
Jovan
Aramis
Tax tips to watch for and avoid scams
Readers warned about so called refund advances and loans with high interest and early filing risks. Be wary of tax preparers who vanish after April and insist on illegal tax schemes. Verify the preparer signs returns and that you are responsible for accuracy. Contact details for reporting child pornography and advice from special agent Hagan are provided.
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Abby Tax Tume
IRS
Finn
Country
Abby
Terified
Bret
U S. Customs Service
Giastinas Treas
Gabriel Hagan
U.S Customs Service
Hagan
Los Angeles
Boy Crazy Boy Crazy story card features teen idols and fans
A feature on Boy Crazy brand teen cards notes a 13 year old with a black belt who buys roses for a girlfriend on Valentine's Day. It discusses creator Cindy Thornburg, Norfolk based Decipher Inc, teen magazines, and mixed views on the trading game for girls, plus a Bay Crazy site and future related games.
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Stephen
The
Ravens
Decipher Inc
Norfolk
Cindy Thornburg
Nita Knighton
Flights of Fancy
Ms. Larson
Ms. Thornburg
Joshua
Ex football tailors pro clients with personal service
Williamson, a former pro football player, serves clients nationwide ensuring clothes fit and buttons are solid. He plans the Dolph Collection and may design for women. Pro athletes remain his mainstay, as he builds rapport from shared experience. Mason notes he is more a friend than a tailor.
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Williamson
United States
Dolph
Mason
George
Teen abuse letters urge escape from violent relationships
A teen girl recounts years of physical and emotional abuse by a boyfriend, describing repeated violence and control. She urges teens in abusive relationships to leave, noting danger can escalate. Readers respond with supportive advice, while a second letter discusses teen contraception and parental consent laws.
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Amy
Zanesville
Ohio
DR. Wallace
San Luis Obispo
District of Columbia
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