Fighting germs with hand sanitizers In our last two columns, we discussed gastroenteritis. In this column, we'll go over hand sanitizers to fight germs that...
Going on a cruise? Beware what may travel with you Q. I'm going on my first cruise and I was concerned that I might get stomach flu. What should I do? Many seniors frequen...
Dry mouth? It could be your medication, not your age Q. Does getting older make your mouth dry? Most dry mouth is related to the medications taken by older adults rather tha...
BPPV: It could make your head spin Q. My grandmother told me she has BPPV and that it makes her head spin. What exactly is this BPPV? BPPV stands for benig...
Spiders dangerous or just plain creepy? Q. I am petrified of spiders. Is my fear justified? Are they dangerous or just creepy? Spiders are not aggressive. They ...
Fighting the norovirus (Last week we discussed gastroenteritis on cruise ships. This week we'll go over ways to fight infection.) Among the mos...
Yawning? Be sure to cover your mouth Q. Why do we yawn? There are several theories about the cause of yawning. One of them has begun to gain more advocates. ...
Scarred for life? Maybe not Q. I have a nasty-looking scar that shows only when I wear a bathing suit. I'd like to get rid of it, if possible. What'...
How does radiation treatment work? Q. I have a friend who is undergoing radiation treatments for cancer. I was wondering how this works. Doesn't the radiat...
Treating pain in the tailbone Q. I was racing down the cellar stairs a few days ago when I slipped and fell on my tailbone. I've had pain ever since. ...
A pro-growth agenda for Main Street Last week, we observed National Small Business Week — a time to recognize the contributions of small business owners, workers and entreprene...
ON THIS DATE MAY 14, 1979 Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansford, announced a special service will be held to honor the 40-year anniversary of the ordination of its pastor...
