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Health, Lifestyles & History

Read up on the U.S. government

Dear Heloise: Government and politics aren't the same thing. All the "bickering" you hear and read is people spewing political opinions, some of which aren't based on any understanding of the Constitution. It's fairly easy these days to learn about the structure of the United States government ...

Today in History: July 29, USS Forrestal accident

Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2025. There are 155 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 29, 1967, an accidental rocket launch on the deck of the supercarrier USS Forrestal in the Gulf of Tonkin resulted in a fire and explosions that killed 134 service ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for July 29

Why not treat the last day of Venus in breezy, witty, bright Gemini as an invitation to fun? Favored moves: give someone a nickname, nab tickets to a trendy event, start a playful text thread, flirt with a stranger at the coffee shop, share a silly secret. By tomorrow evening's planetary shift, ...

Not the ring I hoped for

Dear Annie: I've been with my loving partner, "Daniel," for six years. We're both in our 40s and have children from previous relationships. Our life together is generally very harmonious. We share responsibilities, enjoy spending time together and support one another deeply. We align on most ...

Understanding the assocation between ‘the pill’ and cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: I want to point out a serious health concern. My daughter turned 40 last year and got her mammogram, which came back with a shocking diagnosis of stage 3 microinvasive carcinoma. She underwent three surgeries, the last of which was a double mastectomy. I read that cancer ...

Using your dishwasher properly

Dear Heloise: After reading the letter from Pat D. in Irvine, California, about not putting dishes in the dishwasher with dried food on them, I would like to share my thoughts: I don't hesitate to do this very thing. With the newer dishwasher detergent pods, they have enough enzymes in them ...