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Pre-cut melons tied to salmonella outbreak
QUESTION: I just heard a report that a brand of pre-cut melons was tied to a salmonella outbreak recently. How is that possible?ANSWER: You are right:...
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Seniors aging at home have high hopes that academic research will continue and make big changes for their needs and desires. Most important issues inc...
What the world needs now
Once upon a time, Ingrid and I were foreign language teachers on opposite sides of the Atlantic; over the years we have become the kind of friends who...
Don’t drink the pool water!
Question: I tell my youngest son not to swallow water from the pool every time we go swimming. While I know that it’s gross, can it also make hi...
Rural people most affected by negative health care trends
Recent studies about health care in America show troubling trends, especially in states with large rural and relatively low-income populations.While t...
Notes from a cluttered desk
My weekly schedule combined with the clutter on my desk made me sigh. Every seven days another article needs to be written, and the pile of paper scra...
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It’s not even summer and parts of the country struggle with record highs. Hot weather is a big concern for older adults, especially those living...
Administration preserves big-Pharma status quo
The headline in the Wall Street Journal seemed to sum up the president’s plans for dealing with America’s high drug prices. “Drug In...
Remembering, honoring Civil War’s black soldiers
Editor’s note: Urbana Mayor Bill Bean gave the following address at Oak Dale Cemetery during the city’s May 28 Memorial Day service.Even t...
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The most frequent question asked by older adults and family caregivers: “Where can I find help for my parents/myself about elder care concerns? ...
