Apply for unclaimed controlled hunt tags by Aug. 15

For a wide variety of reasons, some of the lucky hunters who drew tags in the deer, elk, antelope and bear controlled-hunt drawing did not buy their tags.

A review of home remedies

DEAR DR. GOTT: In a recent column, you referred to two possible cures for toenail fungus other than menthol salve. One was an over-the-counter product, and the other was a soaking agent. Could you please relate what these two potential cures are?

OTC medications at wholesale prices

Diabetes is an awful disease.

Study: Placebo or not,acupuncture helps with pain

Healthy Lifestyles

CHICAGO - Acupuncture gets a thumbs-up for helping relieve M from chronic headaches, backaches and arthritis in a review of more than two

Marty and Max: Real Estate Recipes

Today we will discuss two ways to buy an actively marketed home at a bargain, where you actually want to live.

Playing the health insurance shell game

Last Wednesday, we were treated to another nonsensical "My Turn" by Chuck Malloy, where he started off by thanking goodness for insurance. He went on to say that he needed to purchase an insulin pen and the cost of a five pack over the counter without insurance was $500, but thanks to the wonderful insurance world, he only paid $35.

NYC plan would keep tobacco products out of sight

Try physical therapy and massage to relieve arthritis pain

Ask Dr. K

Negotiating in a strong market

Regular readers know that we consider ourselves in a strong market. Of course, as with all things real estate the market is very specific to your location and although North Idaho real estate is moving at a comfortable pace, not every nook and cranny of our market is booming.

Childhood joint pain, fainting in the elderly

DEAR DR. GOTT: Regarding your past columns about "growing pains," I had such severe pain in my knees as a young teen that I could barely walk. I was told it was due to a growth spurt and to just learn to live with it. I had no fevers, redness or swelling, but just a few years later was hit with MCTD, including rheumatoid arthritis. I am happy that you told the child's granny to look for other symptoms, such as fever, etc., but I think the pediatrician should have looked into doing some blood work to rule out other possibilities.

The Skinny on Weight Loss Are you at risk for metabolic syndrome?

The Health hazards of metabolic syndrome aka Syndrome "X" are devastating. Central obesity, hypertension, Type II insulin resistant diabetes and elevated cholesterol are the manifestations where only two of these symptoms are diagnostic of this condition. But as I have mentioned in previous articles, many other health risks are associated with obesity and hyperinsulinemia such as stroke, cancer, heart disease, digestive problems, breathing problems including sleep apnea, arthritis, sex hormone problems, kidney disease and thyroid disorder.

'A humbling thing'

Mother's wish - a special holiday meal at home

She's not looking for presents or twinkling decorations from Press Christmas for All.

Purchase controlled hunt tags by Saturday

Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear have until 11 p.m. PDT, Saturday, Aug. 1 to buy their tags.

CENTER: The very best care

They are the healers, givers, and even soldiers who fight on behalf of their patients’ well-being and ensure the integrity of their patients’ emotional and physical health. They are beloved mothers, aspiring students and adventurous souls who chose a field to serve their community in a specialized and challenging industry that treats the complex diseases of cancer, MS and rheumatoid arthritis. They are nurses of the Kootenai County Interlake Cancer Services Center. They serve as a testament to the greatness of our region and ensure its continuing progress toward unearthing cures that not only save lives, but allow them to be lived to the fullest.

Health and arthritis

When we think of epidemics that change our world, we often focus on viral or bacterial outbreaks that make the news. Other areas that grab our attention are the epidemics of obesity and heart disease that drive up health costs and kill so many people before their time.

Taste, taste, taste

Mary and I affectionately refer to tasting wine many times as "homework." For us while it really isn't work at all it is a big part of the job, as we never feel comfortable or confident recommending a wine to a customer if we have not tried it first regardless of the price we pay and therefore charge our customers, it has to meet our standards. Allegorically, customers can and for their own protection should approach wine the same way.

At what cost?

Constantly changing online prices stump shoppers

NEW YORK - Online shopping has become as volatile as stock market trading. Wild, minute-by-minute price swings on everything from clothes to TVs have made it difficult for holiday shoppers to "buy low."

Treating osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis sufferers have traditionally relied on "non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs" (NSAIDs) to reduce joint pain and swelling. However, because continued use of such NSAIDs as aspirin and ibuprofen often leads to gastrointestinal problems, drug makers turned their attention to developing a form of NSAID known as a COX-2 selective inhibitor. This drug selectively targets COX-2, which is an enzyme directly responsible for inflammation and pain. While this type of NSAID has been found to produce less stomach upset than other NSAIDs, COX-2 selective inhibitors are associated with an increased risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attack and stroke. For this reason, celecoxib (Celebrex) should be taken in the smallest possible dose for the shortest possible period.

Shopping early - extreme version

Sales prices entice people to leave home on Thanksgiving

COEUR d'ALENE — Tammi Garrett and Don Downey of Post Falls left their dirty Thanksgiving dishes on the counter, grabbed a bottle of apple cider and rushed over to Target in Coeur d'Alene Thursday evening.

Fiscally fit due to Fido

U.S. trade group: Spending on pets at all-time high