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Ivermectin rendered useless for COVID and similar viruses

DEAR DR. ROACH: My friends do not believe in the COVID vaccines and take ivermectin instead. They seem to have frequent colds. Shouldn't ivermectin help prevent these colds? -- Anon. ANSWER: You should not listen to those friends about the COVID vaccine or ivermectin. The COVID vaccine is the ...

Keep these kitchen hints handy

Dear Heloise: Sometimes we forget some of the kitchen hints we've learned over the years. Here are a few reminders: -- You can substitute beer for wine as the liquid in stews or soups, and you'll discover a nice, rich sauce. But only use as much beer as the recipe calls for, and don't forget ...

Today in History: February 27, American Indian Movement occupies Wounded Knee

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2024. There are 308 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 27, 1973, members of the American Indian Movement occupied the hamlet of Wounded Knee in South Dakota, the site of the 1890 massacre of Sioux men, women and children. ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Feb. 27

To want is human. However, there are many aspects to wanting that are extremely difficult for humans. We often don't know what we want or have a great deal of control over our appetites, nor do we necessarily want what is good for us. With the balanced lunar Libra influence, efforts we make to ...

Navigating marriage 30 years in

Dear Annie: I have been married for 30 years and feel sad about the way things have been for the last couple of years. My husband and I were married in May 1993, and I feel like our lives have sent us in two different directions. He is now a pastor of a church, where he has worked for more ...

Slower heart rates are more common in athletes

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a resting heart rate, specifically when it is considered too slow for one's health. I am a 67-year-old male who, from an early age to the present time, has always been physically active every day. Now retired, I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I ...