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Congress ended its impasse to reopen the government, but the Democrats’ reason for the shutdown remains unresolved: the renewal of expiring subsidies for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.

Republicans ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: Our 20-year-old son works full time and lives with us. He doesn't do any household chores or pay us anything, not even his car insurance (which he agreed to pay). He then moved his girlfriend in, and after that ...Read more

In short order, Teddy — a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab — punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.

After each feat, ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 38 years. We have three adult children and four grandchildren. I have always wondered whether I have stayed in the marriage out of obligation and/or because I got a young woman pregnant. ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 50-year-old overweight woman (5 feet, 6 inches tall at 240 pounds). So far, I am not diabetic, but my A1C has been creeping upward. In an effort to control my weight and reap the benefits of ...Read more

Chronic inflammation is an all-too-common condition that indicates your immune system is revved up and injuring your internal organ systems. It can trigger pain, weight gain, gastro distress, skin disruptions, fatigue, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I know that the Bible declares that the devil will be defeated in the end, but does the devil know that he will ultimately fail in his effort to derail God’s plan? – D.S. ...Read more

Q: I grew up with a mother with undiagnosed mental illness. In 'those days' there really was little understanding or avenue for help. My mother was emotionally and physically abusive, including one time attempting to kill ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I married 20 years ago. We have a blended family of eight kids, but it's just us now. Our kids are scattered across the country. Over all these 20 years, we have never taken a vacation just for us...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who started Mounjaro a month ago for Type 2 diabetes in the hopes of losing 40 pounds. I keep an online food log. What is the minimum number of calories I should consume in a day? ...Read more

It's hard to know how many guys are taking testosterone supplements to ease the loss of sexual drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, reduced lean muscle mass and depression. But according to the Urology Care Foundation, ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Are all people children of God? I know there is a passage in the Bible that says some are children of the devil, but I’m not sure I’m reading that correctly. – C.G.

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WASHINGTON —Californians using Obamacare-inspired health care plans and facing huge premium increases at the start of next year got some hope this week that cost-cutting subsidies will continue.

Efforts by Reps. Kevin ...Read more

Matcha is having a moment. Matcha-flavored foods and drinks seem to be everywhere (Matcha soft serve! Matcha lemonade! Matcha soda! Matcha noodles!), but traditionally, the finely ground green tea powder is enjoyed as a ...Read more

Paying for health care can be challenging before and after retirement. One way to save ahead for medical expenses in retirement is by contributing to a health savings account (HSA) before you enroll in Medicare. These ...Read more

Consuming more flavonoid-rich foods — including berries, apples, oranges, and black tea — may promote healthier aging, particularly in women, according to a Harvard-led analysis published in May 2025 in the American ...Read more

With all the praise for plant-based diets, it’s easy to think that a vegan or vegetarian diet guarantees that your diet is healthful and nutritious. But does it? The research in support of plant-based diets is bountiful,...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was surprised to learn that even though I have Type 2 diabetes, I possibly could be a candidate to donate a kidney to my husband who has end-stage kidney disease. Would donating a kidney be safe for me ...Read more

Apart from their widely celebrated effect at weight loss and diabetes management, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might also reduce alcohol use.

In a pilot study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found ...Read more