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Dear Readers, Many of you know that last November we lost our best friend Ebie to a brain tumor. The doctors out at Colorado State University vet school did a…
Read MoreHeights filmmaker and local crew making indie movie titled ‘Broiled’
Submitted photos. The Third Wheel crew filmed scenes for Megan St. John’s film “Broiled” last month at Jay’s Drive-in diner in Oregon, in Dekalb County. Writer-director aims for Sundance fest to…
Read MoreWhat to do for restless legs and UTIs
Q: My mother has been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome, and she has a terrible time sleeping through the night. Is there anything you would recommend to help her? A:…
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Dear Dr. Fleming, My 7-year-old cat has really noisy breathing and my cousin who is a vet tech thinks Charlie may have a polyp. Is this possible? Mandy, Orland Park…
Read MoreMommy orangutan serves as surrogate for 6-month-old orangutan
A 6-month-old male orangutan is doing well in large part due to the dedicated animal care staff at Toledo Zoo, Milwaukee County Zoo and Brookfield Zoo. Kecil (pronounced Ka-cheel, which…
Read MoreZooBrew at Brookfield Zoo to feature more than 60 craft beers
There are going to be lots of hops at Brookfield Zoo Ñ and not just from the kangaroos! Everyone 21 and over is invited to Brookfield Zoo’s third annual ZooBrew…
Read MorePalos Community Hospital sends group to Cruising with COPD outing
Palos Community Hospital recently sent a group of people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on the 11th annual Cruising with COPD event hosted by the Respiratory Health Association.…
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Dear Dr. Fleming, I have a 7-year-old ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Donetta, who has started scratching her ears a lot the past two months. Her ears don’t smell and…
Read MoreSpending some energy trying to get energy back
I’ve read numerous articles about achieving energy and would guess I’ve tried it all. Some work, some don’t. There’s B12, coffee, vitamin C, energy drinks with caffeine and all that…
Read MoreNatural alternatives to statin drugs available As are iron supplements without constipation
Q: I’m trying to avoid taking Lipitor since I know so many people who have experienced side effects. Is there anything natural that would work in a similar way to…
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