Doctor Gott on breast cysts and thyroid links
Patient reports multiple breast lumps and painful swelling under the arm with drainage over a year. Doctor notes likely benign fibrocystic disease and advises regular checkups, possible gynecologic referral if symptoms persist.
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Dear Abby Advice From Atheist Catholic Dilemma
A letter-wearing article discusses an atheist man and Catholic woman facing child-rearing religious conflict. The exchange urges counseling, delaying marriage, and considering another atheist partner if needed. It also includes readers sharing hurt from biased invitations and host etiquette for guest desserts.
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Teens show mixed drug and tobacco trends in California
A Stanford survey of over 1,300 Northern California teens shows 14.4 percent of boys smoke marijuana monthly and 8.6 percent daily, while tobacco use remains lower. Girls report higher tobacco smoking with 15.5 percent monthly and 15.2 percent daily. Marijuana among girls stands at 9.1 percent monthly and 4.2 percent daily. The data hint at gender differences in tobacco use and rising marijuana use among youths.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital Invites Junior Volunteers
The Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary seeks high school students ages 14 to 18 for the 1988 Junior Volunteer program. Roles include escort, children's activities, desk information, and serving meals. Interviews with Sally Montgomery begin soon, with four days of training and an orientation for accepted applicants. Applications due March 15 via the Volunteer Office at 698 3567.
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Nursing home oversight and elder care protections
A reader asks about safeguards for nursing home residents. An eldercare expert outlines federal and state monitoring, ombudsmen, proposed bills for regular inspections and minimum staff training, and the value of contacting legislators for protection. The column also explains how Social Security calculates benefits using the highest 31 years of earnings and advises getting a recalculation based on different formulae.
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