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• Doctor K: OK to prevent UTI with daily antibiotics

  February 9, 2012 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a 42-year-old woman. This year I’ve had four urinary tract infections. Each cleared up with antibiotics. But now my doctor wants me to take a preventive …

• CDC: Bread beats out chips as biggest salt source

  February 7, 2012 in Nation/World ATLANTA — Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as salty junk food like potato … 4

• Doctor K: Ways to help teens avoid sports injuries

  February 2, 2012 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My teenage son plays several school sports. He loves them, but I’m concerned about sports injuries. DEAR READER: That’s not a reason to prohibit your son from …

• Doctor K: Disease protection an exercise bonus

  January 26, 2012 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I just turned 40, and I have finally accepted that I need to make regular exercise part of my life. I’m in pretty good physical shape, if …

• Doctor K: How to help a suspected hoarder

  January 19, 2012 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I have an aunt whose house is filled to the ceiling with junk in some places. I worry about her safety navigating around all that stuff. I …

• Spa show to help YWCA

  January 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 This weekend’s Health Beauty Spa Show at Spokane Community College’s Lair benefits the YWCA’s Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program in two ways: A portion of the proceeds supports the program, …

• Dr. K: Sugarless gum tends to help fight cavities

  January 12, 2012 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I always thought chewing gum was bad for my teeth. But then a friend told me it actually helps prevent cavities. Who’s right?

• Doctor K: Preventing frequent migraines

  January 5, 2012 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m plagued by frequent migraines. I take medications to treat the migraines once they’ve started, but I’d rather prevent them in the first place. Any suggestions?

• Failed diets tied to high-fat foods’ effect on brain

  January 1, 2012 in City, Region on Page B2 SEATTLE – You’ve heard “a minute on the lips, years on the hips,” or some variation. But did it make you put down that frosted butter cookie? No? OK, here’s …

• Dr. K: Aspirin offers benefits, risks to heart health

  December 29, 2011 in Features on Page C5 DEAR DOCTOR K: Although some members of my family have heart disease, I haven’t been diagnosed with it. I know people with current cardiovascular problems should take aspirin, but should …

• Plump passengers prompt change on Washington ferries

  December 21, 2011 in Region The Washington state ferry service will never say, “Not so fast, fatso,” but it has had to reduce the capacity of the nation’s largest ferry system because passengers have been … 2

• Dr. K: Risks from getting flu outweigh any risk from vaccine

  December 8, 2011 in Features on Page C5 DEAR DOCTOR K: I am two months pregnant. I can’t decide what to do about getting the flu shot. What are your thoughts?

• Morning-after pill restricted for younger teens

  December 7, 2011 in Nation/World The nation’s health secretary says young teenagers cannot buy the Plan B morning-after pill without a prescription — a surprise move overruling her own experts, who were preparing to let … 9

• Overcome temptations of holiday overeating

  December 6, 2011 in Features on Page C1 Thanksgiving is over and we find ourselves hip deep in the holiday season, full of good cheer and good food – sometimes too full. You may have overindulged at Thanksgiving, …

• Subway’s Jared gives the skinny on good health

  November 30, 2011 in News, Food Jared Fogle, the man who famously lost weight with exercise and Subway sandwiches, spends about 100 days per year traveling to elementary schools around the country to deliver his message … 1

• Doctor K: Catch needed sleep by napping

  November 24, 2011 in Features on Page C4 DEAR DOCTOR. K: As I’ve gotten older I don’t sleep as well as I used to. I’m retired, so I have the time to take an afternoon nap. But I’m …

• Dr. K: Anxiety medication may help relieve excessive sweating

  November 17, 2011 in Features on Page C5 DEAR DOCTOR K: I sweat a lot, particularly on my forehead, when I get nervous. This is especially true when I’m about to meet new people. It’s very embarrassing. Any …

• Dr. K: Coconut oil no substitute for healthier vegetable oils

  November 10, 2011 in Features on Page C5 DEAR DOCTOR K: Until recently, I had never noticed coconut oil in the grocery store. Now it seems I can’t avoid it. Is it true that it’s better for you … 1

• Doctor K: Hair-straightening products require careful use

  October 27, 2011 in Features on Page C7 DEAR DOCTOR K: I had my hair chemically straightened six months ago. I love the way it looks, but I’m worried that hair-straightening products may not be safe. I hear …

• Boys should get HPV vaccine too, panel says

  October 25, 2011 in Nation/World A government panel is recommending that young boys also get the controversial HPV shot. That’s the vaccine now given to girls to prevent cervical cancer. 19

• Doctor K: Expiration dates matter for some medications

  October 20, 2011 in Features on Page C5 DEAR DOCTOR K: My husband refuses to throw out pills that are past their expiration date. I think this is dangerous. I hope you’ll convince him to clean out his …

• Ask Dr. K: Tremors aren’t always sign of Parkinson’s

  October 13, 2011 in Features on Page C5 DEAR DOCTOR K: My mother’s hands are shaking more than usual lately. She has made an appointment with her doctor, but in the meantime, can you tell me if shaking …

• Doctor K: Certain foods, meds can cause flatulence

  September 29, 2011 in Features on Page C3 DEAR DOCTOR K: I pass a lot of gas. It’s bad enough when I’m alone, but it’s absolutely mortifying when I have to pass gas in public. What can I …

• Cantaloupe outbreak could be deadliest in a decade

  September 27, 2011 in Nation/World, Region As many as 14 people have died from possible listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes, health officials say — a death toll that would make the food outbreak the deadliest … 5

• Dr. Gott: Ionic silver water used as antibiotic

  September 22, 2011 in Features on Page C5 DEAR DR. GOTT: I have recently heard several testimonials about ionic silver water used to heal open sores and also having drinking benefits. Can you enlighten me on the use …

• Nurse program expands to Idaho

  September 1, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page A5 A program proven to improve the lives of low-income, first-time mothers and their babies will be offered in Kootenai and Shoshone counties within the coming year, thanks to a cross-state … 1

• Dr. Gott: Where do our drugs come from?

  August 25, 2011 in Features on Page C3 DEAR DR. GOTT: How can we know the source (country and producing company) of drugs? Ordering drugs through an online company outside the United States, I’ve noted they have come …

• Study: Healthy eating means spending more at store

  August 4, 2011 in Food, Nation/World A healthy diet is expensive and could make it difficult for Americans to meet new U.S. nutritional guidelines, according to a study published today that says the government should do … 6

• Dr. Gott: Trial switch of meds didn’t stop sweating

  August 4, 2011 in Features on Page C3 DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 66-year-old female taking simvastatin, clonazepam, paroxetine, flaxseed capsules, fish oil and cranberry pills. I have had excessive facial sweating for years. I saw a …

• Dr. Gott: Lyme disease testing varies

  July 30, 2011 in Features on Page E7 DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 39-year-old female recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. For the past 3- 1/2 months, I have been experiencing many nervous system symptoms and actually had …

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