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Health, Lifestyles & History

Today in History: December 25, George Washington crosses the Delaware

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2024. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day. Today in history: On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey, during ...

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all

Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Hope you enjoy these poems for the holidays. "Christmas in the Heart" by Paul Laurence Dunbar "The snow lies deep upon the ground, / And winter's brightness all around / Decks bravely out the forest sere, / With jewels of the brave old ...

Provider suddenly refuses to renew a prescription of raloxifene

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old woman in relatively good health. I had been taking raloxifene for approximately 45 years. My doctor at the time said that since I had a complete hysterectomy, I should be on it for the rest of my life to help prevent breast cancer and osteoporosis. My bone ...

Only outdoor animals use straw

Dear Heloise: I wanted to write in concerning not using rugs and towels at animal shelters. I have to wonder what sort of "shelter" is being offered to dogs and cats where it gets so cold and wet that the cloth can freeze. Not to mention the possibility of the poor animal freezing to ...

Today in History: December 24, World War I ‘Christmas truce’ begins

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 24, the 359th day of 2024. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve. Today in history: On Dec. 24, 1914, during World War I, impromptu Christmas truces began to take hold along parts of the Western Front between British and German soldiers. Also ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Dec. 24

Between the Jupiter tension and the solar aspect to Mars in dramatic Leo, feelings have a way of overflowing and spilling all over the place. In the case of joy, appreciation, love and comfort, the mess is such a pleasure it's hardly worth cleaning up. Under a peaceful Libra moon, let the ...