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Shady Side of the Heat May. 03, 2023
Climate change has resulted in more extreme weather, including hotter, longer heat waves, which in t... Read More
Coping With Allergies Around the Holidays Nov. 30, 2022
Dear Readers: Many readers expressed opinions — and offered tips for coping — on the sub... Read More
Cats Attracted to Menthol, Catnip and Other Mints Dec. 23, 2021
Q: Why is my cat Nala attracted to menthol? I like its coolness, so I buy shower gel and skin creams... Read More
Why Goldenrod Doesn't Deserve Its Bad Rap Oct. 22, 2021
Cooler weather has finally arrived here in the Midwest. It's time for trips to your favorite pumpkin... Read More
House Calls Aug. 11, 2021
In the early months of the pandemic, telehealth use rose dramatically. But fewer people are using di... Read More
Living With Pets Protects Children From Allergies Jul. 08, 2021
Q: We have several cats, and we provide foster care for kittens from a rescue organization. I am pre... Read More
Feeding Your Baby Apr. 23, 2021
There's new research suggesting early introduction of common allergy foods to babies around 6 months... Read More
April 21, 2021 Apr. 21, 2021
Dear Annie: Two years ago, my husband bought a dog from a breeder. It is a designer dog that's suppo... Read More
My Cousin and I Are 'Milk Opposites' Feb. 02, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I live on a dairy farm with my family. I'm a teenager now, and I've grown up drinking m... Read More
No Dog Breed Is Hypoallergenic Jan. 21, 2021
Q: I recently got a Havanese puppy, Marcos, who was supposed to be hypoallergenic. However, every ti... Read More
December 26, 2020 Dec. 26, 2020
Dear Annie: Normally I don't respond to newspaper columns, but I felt compelled to reply to the lett... Read More
November 20, 2020 Nov. 20, 2020
Dear Annie: I would like to know why stores allow people to bring their pets inside. I have seen dog... Read More
November 16, 2020 Nov. 16, 2020
Dear Annie: I am 17, married, with a 1-year-old daughter. I am doing amazingly well for a teen mom. ... Read More
What Can I Substitute for Blue Dawn? Nov. 12, 2020
Dear Mary: I love all the tips you give for making your own cleaning solutions. Sadly, over the past... Read More
How to Make Your Own Laundry Softener Nov. 03, 2020
Fabric softeners — liquid added to the final rinse in the washing machine or softening sheets ... Read More
Treat Cat to Outdoor Adventure With Cat-Safe Enclosure Oct. 22, 2020
Q: Monty, our indoor cat, often tries to escape from the house. We know he's safer inside, where he ... Read More
6 Top Tips for Allergies Oct. 13, 2020
Hello, fall. Hello, sneezin' season! Do you or your baby's dad have allergies? It doesn't mean your ... Read More
August 2, 2020 Aug. 02, 2020
Dear Annie: My sister, "Helen," and her first husband never had children. He died eight years ago. H... Read More
February 23, 2020 Feb. 23, 2020
Dear Annie: I am a healthy 50-years-young woman in the midst of menopause. I also have been diagnose... Read More
December 23, 2019 Dec. 23, 2019
Dear Annie: Two years ago, my sister called crying that they were going to lose their house. She did... Read More
