Sunlight and skin cancer risk rises in West Texas
Odessa dermatologist Dr. Robert Chappell warns that ultraviolet sun exposure at pools courts and fairways increases skin cancer risk. He notes most cancers occur on sun exposed skin and cites left side face cancer in the US due to driving with left hand drive. Recommendations include avoiding peak sun hours 10 am to 2 pm using SPF 8 or higher, hats and long sleeves, and limited sun exposure though cancer risk remains over time.
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Susan Hammons
Permian Basin
Texas
Robert Chappell
Odessa
Chappell
New York
Perry Robbins
The
Skin Cancer Association
Robbins
England
United States
Arizona
Houston
At Wit's End A humorous essay on changing pregnancy norms
Erma Bombeck laments shifting pregnancy rules from seat-on-the-bus perks to modern no-noes. She cites athletes and stars who continued activity while pregnant, notes evolving freedoms and hazards, and ends with a call to remember past “Maternity Martyrs” and a nod to a Miss Texas USA entry list and a Barrymore stamp in the Performing Arts Series.
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Mary Bacon
Wendy Baglioli
American Amateur Athletic Union
Andrea Mead Lawrence
Mary Jones
Pamela Leach
Midland
Odessa
Letter advice sparks Father and Mother Day gifts
Dear Abby promotes letters as valued gifts for Mother and Father days. A reader shares a 74 year old mother treasured a letter over gifts, another suggests a letter to Father is equally meaningful. The column endorses Abby’s upcoming booklet How to Write Letters for All Occasions and provides ordering details.
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Abby
Michael
Dad
Eric
Houston
John Taylor
Merritt
P.O
Hollywood
Calif
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