Travel plans with obstetrician DEAR DR GOTT
Reader asks about travel during pregnancy and medications. DEAR DR GOTT advises individual obstetrician guidance, notes general safety for uncomplicated pregnancies to travel into third trimester, and cautions against alcohol and smoking. Reader also addresses blood pressure concerns and tailors care to monitor and adjust medications.
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Vision test flaws in driver licensing spark concern
A reader notes how many states rely on basic acuity tests like 20 20 sight checks and color or depth perception, which fail to predict driving danger. Research from Chapparo at Wichita State urges the Useful Field of View test to measure attention, peripheral awareness, and overload risk in older drivers.
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Wichita State University
Chapparo
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
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Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips and Reader Queries
A reader urges Abby to share a pamphlet on carbon monoxide safety from the AIHA, noting CO poisoning cases and the need for detectors. The letter highlights symptoms, the risk in homes, and urges UL listed CO detectors with proper packing of instructions. Another reader asks how to discuss fragrance allergies with a boyfriend, suggesting direct, respectful communication.
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American Industrial Hygiene Association
Aiha Publications
Prosperity Ave
Suite 250
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Timothy H. Ryan
Ohio State Universi
DR. Ryan
Underwriters Laboratory
Charles
New Orleans
Parental tension and dating guidance from Dr Wallace
In a reader letter, a 17 year old asks how to handle distant skew in his girlfriend's parents. Dr Wallace urges patience, noting the couple's faith and approval by her family. He advises a private talk is unnecessary and that relations will improve with time.
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Bud
Frederick
Boston College
Andrew
Nancy
Steve
Klamath Fails
Ore
Best gown silhouettes for your wedding shape
A guide to choosing wedding dress styles by body type. For hourglass seek basque waist with full skirt, for short waists princess seams, for undefined waists high empire waist, for full figures long sleeves and V waist, for pear shapes a strapless bodice with edge detailing, and for petites a simple sheath or above the knee silhouette to look taller.
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Fusion and Funk fashion show at X Lounge Frederick
A Sunday evening fashion event titled Fusion and Funk debuts at X Lounge in downtown Frederick with Structures Halon and Velvet Lounge presenting urban spring trends for the echo boom generation. Radio Z104 hosts contests with prizes as door proceeds aid United Way Teen Serve and Summer Serve programs. Admission is eight dollars.
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Velvet Lounge
Frederick
Xlounge
X-Halo
Jefferson St
At & P.m
Z104
United Way Campaign
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