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Cheeky Medications Nov. 29, 2023
Many drugs today are based on large molecules, which can't be taken in tablet form because they woul... Read More
Removing the Excuses Nov. 24, 2023
Sometimes it's the smallest things that can help us reach our goals. Take breakfast, for example. If... Read More
See Veterinarian for Pet's Red or Cloudy Eye Nov. 23, 2023
Q: My cat was diagnosed with uveitis after I noticed that the iris of one eye had turned red, its pu... Read More
A Shot in the Arm Nov. 21, 2023
"You should get a shingles vaccine," said my doctor at my annual checkup. "You can get it at the sam... Read More
No More Brain Fog Nov. 17, 2023
Whatever your holidays look like this year, you can help your brain stay healthy with foods that sup... Read More
Don't Let Dog Swim in Green Water Nov. 16, 2023
Q: Kip, my retriever mix, loves to swim in a nearby lake, even during the winter. The water recently... Read More
Banning Together Nov. 15, 2023
In October, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law banning four common food additives: ... Read More
The 'Demon Star' After Dark Nov. 14, 2023
Week of Nov. 19-25, 2023 We call it the Demon Star because it winks ominously at us from the sky ea... Read More
Dried Fruit Can Be Healthy Nov. 10, 2023
If you look at your diet, do you get enough fruits and vegetables? For most of us, the answer is no.... Read More
Secondhand Smoke Causes Cancer in Cats Nov. 09, 2023
Q: I recently adopted my first pet, a young cat named Tulip, and took her to the veterinarian, who s... Read More
This Fall, Don't Fall Nov. 08, 2023
In 2021, according to the latest data from the CDC, 100 older adults (age 65-plus) died from falls e... Read More
Some Timeless Astronomy Books Nov. 07, 2023
Week of Nov. 12-18, 2023 With holiday gift-giving season right around the corner, one frequent requ... Read More
Nutrition News Over the Years Nov. 03, 2023
I've written this weekly column for more than 30 years, starting when I was a reporter for the State... Read More
Leave Wild Baby Bunnies Alone Nov. 02, 2023
Q: While I was picking up sticks in the yard prior to mowing, I found two baby rabbits sitting in a ... Read More
Which is Witch Nov. 01, 2023
If you happened to reside in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692-93, being a witch (or simply being accuse... Read More
By Jove, It's Jupiter! Oct. 31, 2023
Week of Nov. 5-11, 2023 What is that bright light glowing low in the east just after dark? An airpl... Read More
Happy Martian Halloween! Oct. 24, 2023
Week of Oct. 29 — Nov. 4, 2023 I've always enjoyed Halloween. I mean, how often can we dress ... Read More
Vitamin C for Your Muscles Oct. 20, 2023
Those of us over 30 lose approximately 3% to 8% of our skeletal muscle mass each decade, and more ov... Read More
Skunk Remedies Safe for Puppy Oct. 19, 2023
Q: My puppy, Cooper, got skunked today. Is skunk gunk toxic to puppies? Also, please recommend a saf... Read More
