Estrogen for osteoporosis in older women amid breast cancer risk
A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis asks if estrogen helps after hysterectomy and whether it raises breast cancer risk. The answer notes estrogen slows bone loss most in early menopause, with debate on duration and a generally small cancer risk, higher for those with a family history, and suggests weighing severe fracture risk against potential harms.
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Why airlines refuse to transfer cheaper tickets
Dear Wondering asks why non refundable air tickets aren’t transferable. American Airlines president Robert Crandall explains a transferable system could spur a black market and undermine pricing. Cheaper tickets are nonrefundable but reusable, allowing date changes rather than resale.
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Heloise explains allspice is a dried Jamaican berry
Readers ask about allspice. It tastes like cinnamon and nutmeg but is a single spice, not a blend. It can season vegetables soups stews meats fish and fruits. A home tip suggests freezing dough in juice cans for quick cookies. Also a method to strip corn with an angel food pan aids canning or freezing, shared by Mrs. Frances LaValley.
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Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down clues
Puzzle page item listing mixed clues and partial answers from a Sheffer crossword. Includes across and down hints such as Puppeteer Baird and Semiaquatic weasel with many entries and a solution time noted.
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