Ask Amy: Stepmother’s generous cooking leaves out the ‘love’
Dear Amy: My stepdaughter, “Serena,” and her husband, “Ned,” have two small children, ages 2 and 4. They also both have demanding, stressful jobs.
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Ask Amy: Co-worker worries working with accused harasser
Dear Amy: I really like my job, my boss, and my immediate coworkers. Recently though, I’ve been assigned to work on a project managed by “Bob” -- a man who’s been accused of sexual harassment multiple times.
Civic Engagement: Ten Years Later
Between 10 and 15 years ago, political science professors discovered renewed our interest in civic engagement. Retired U.S. Senator Bob Graham and his collaborator Chris Hand published the first edition of their book America: The Owner’s Manual in 2009, arguing that the best hope for the renewal of American democracy lies in teaching a new cadre of involved, interested citizens who begin their journeys of civic activism by making change at the local level, usually on nonpartisan issues. The authors give numerous examples and tips. The American Political Science Association (APSA) hosted their first annual Teaching and Learning Conference in 2005, while the Journal of Political Science Education had debuted the previous year.
Ask Amy: Friendship falters on anti-vaxx posts
Dear Amy: I met “Shari” through other friends. We got along well, and always had a great time.
Today in History
Today is Sunday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2022. There are 272 days left in the year.
Could back or hip pain be the result of taking finasteride?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old male. I have been taking finasteride and tamsulosin for two years now for enlarged prostate. Since December 2021, I started having lower back pain and hip pain when walking. Aside from both high blood pressure and cholesterol, for which I take medications, I am in good shape. I walk 3 to 4 miles per day and do stationary bike plus all house/ garden repairs, including snow removal. My question is: Could the back and hip pain be the result of taking finasteride? According to the information on this drug’s side effects, it can cause prostate cancer with lower back and hip pain. My urologist said that is not correct, that new research has shown that is not true, and it is perfectly safe to take. What is your opinion? -- T.X.
Choose Behaviors That Reduce Cancer Risk
Cancer is a broad term which encompasses many different diseases, and each type of cancer has different patterns and tendencies. But at its core, cancer means a group of cells which is growing uncontrollably, due to one or multiple genetic mutations.
Ask Amy: Family feud is sparked by tragic loss
Dear Amy: My husband and his sister have been feuding for almost a year. This began when she told us via email that she couldn’t bear to see me pregnant at my baby shower.
It is possible to find relief from back pain in a TENS unit
Dear Dr. Roach: I have spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, along with scoliosis from childhood polio. A few weeks ago, I developed sciatica and started a course of physical therapy, but quit halfway through because it seemed to make the pain much worse. The therapist recommended I try a TENS unit. Does a TENS unit help with sciatica? -- J.S.B.
What About Medical Cannabis?
Since ancient times, marijuana has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes in many cultures. In the United States, it became illegal during prohibition, like alcohol. Later, under the Controlled Substances Act in the 1970’s, the federal government classified marijuana a Schedule 1 drug. This classification includes heroin, LSD, and ecstasy, all deemed to have no safe, effective medical use and a high potential for abuse.