Be aware and beat those blues

POST FALLS — The rain poured from the dark gray mid-February sky during Dr. Michael Meza's depression seminar in Garden Plaza Thursday.

The Fires: Part 2

Compelling questions, astounding answers

By DEVIN WEEKS

HONOR: You have to earn it

I read Cecil Kelley's first letter, and the response from the Senior Chief. It seems Cecil's second letter changes the topic.

HONOR: You have to earn it

I read Cecil Kelley's first letter, and the response from the Senior Chief. It seems Cecil's second letter changes the topic.

4-H: Can make dreams come true

When our daughter Carrie graduates from medical school next May in California and writes "M.D." next to her name, one of the life experiences she will attribute to that success will be her 10 years in Marian Crumb's 4-H group.

Until they have a home of their own

Power of the Paw saves the lives of unwanted pets

Latest attempt to block HIV: Stronger vaginal gels

Healthy Lifestyles

WASHINGTON - Try after try to make vaginal creams that could repel the AIDS virus have failed. Now researchers are testing if a drug used to treat HIV infection finally might give women a tool to prevent it - by infusing the medicine into vaginal gels and contraceptive-style rings.

Express Scripts cuts payments for customized drugs

Hospital answers key COVID questions

The popular question-and-answer session first drafted July 30 now includes more topical questions as the community transitions through the pandemic.

Creating a disaster preparedness plan for your pets

Recently, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a wildfire disaster declaration for about 75% of the state’s counties and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also released an updated hurricane season outlook that includes a 70% chance of 14-21 named storms before the season ends in November.

New Harrison Creamery owners hope to hit folks' sweet spot

New Harrison Creamery owners hope to hit folks' sweet spot

HARRISON - John Thiele got the scoop on doing business in Harrison when two boys walked into the historic building he's renovating for his Harrison Creamery and Fudge Factory.

More options for treating psoriasis

DEAR DR. GOTT: To the reader who wrote in to your column regarding her grandson's psoriasis: Try a naturopathic doctor who focuses on diet. I went to a dermatologist for years with a horrible case of psoriasis. I have used steroidal creams, took cortisone injections (one time directly to the soles of my feet, one of my more painful experiences), and gave myself weekly shots in the abdomen. I even had an infusion treatment and countless "trial medications" in trying to reclaim normal skin that would not crack and bleed. When my dermatologist suggested I save my sperm and go in for light chemo, I went looking for other opinions.

Cooking a special meal for mom

An easy egg-in-bed breakfast anyone can make

Surely, mom is worth 5 minutes work?

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One in 20 Americans vape, and teenage e-cigarette consumption has increased by a shocking 1,800 percent from 2020 to 2022!

Treating spider-vein itch

DEAR DR. GOTT: Can you suggest something to relieve the horrible itching around my ankles? It seems to be better in the morning, but by bedtime it's so definite that I even have trouble sleeping. It's more aggravated when exposed to heat, such as by my car heater.

5 tips for a strong immune system

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

It's that time of year when the flu, colds and other viral maladies "strike" at the populace. What time of the year doesn't it? I don't know about you, but I have noticed that the flu seems to be year round now. Colds always have been. So what can we do to resist these "bugs" that are supposedly attacking us? The answer is: the best immunization you can have is a strong immune system.

What not to do when sick: Part I

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

Every year we see a barrage of colds, flu's and other respiratory tract infections. No one likes to be sick, and as a result we reach for anything - anything that will bring comfort. More times than not, what we reach for is precisely the wrong thing! Instead of helping with recovery, it may prolong the illness.

Fewer antibiotics, more room to roam

Wal-Mart's push on animal welfare hailed as game changer

Serving size

As wine consumers everywhere know size matters and whether we are talking about the normal size of a glass pour or the many size formats of wine bottles a bit of definition helps. We are all familiar with the standard wine bottle size of 750ml, but what of the alternatives and what should a consumer's expectation be when ordering wine by the glass, bottle or really big bottle?