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Health, Lifestyles & History

Today in History: April 21, Prince dead at age 57

Today is Monday, April 21, the 111th day of 2025. There are 254 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 21, 2016, Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times, was found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis from an accidental fentanyl overdose; ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for April 21

The ancient Roman name "Pluto" literally translates to "the wealthy one." The god of death and the underworld was also the god of riches. The moon in Aquarius conjunct the rich outsider is a reminder to put people first -- certainly above money, status and power. Relationships are the real ...

When protecting your child means speaking up

Dear Annie: There's a little boy in my son's school -- he's 6 years old -- who has a history of being very physical with other kids, including my son. They were in the same class previously, and my son would come home upset, sometimes with bruises, telling me this boy had hit or shoved him ...

Patient avoids using a new drug due to its potentially high risk

DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you offer any general advice on how patients should weigh the risks versus benefits when they are prescribed a drug that lists many potentially serious side effects? I once had a specialist suggest that I do a trial of a drug for a noncardiac issue, but my cardiologist ...

Dealing with annoying scam callers

Dear Heloise: In a recent column of yours in the Marshall Independent, a reader wrote that when they get an call from an unknown person, they pick up, then immediately hang up. It may save time, but it signals to the caller that the number they called is active. It might be better to waste a ...

Today in History: April 19, the American Revolutionary War begins

Today is Saturday, April 19, the 109th day of 2025. There are 256 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 19, 1775, the American Revolutionary War began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the start of an eight-year armed conflict between American colonists and the British ...