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Pets
Veterinary Homeopathy Worse Than Ineffective
Oct. 22, 2026
Q: My cat Arya has chronic kidney disease. My sister credits homeopathy for her own good health and advocates it for Arya. My veterinarian doesn't offer homeopathy and says it isn't effective.
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Family Councils (Part 1)
Oct. 21, 2026
Catapulted into young widowhood with a small son to raise, I was totally unprepared to be a single parent. During my eight-year marriage, I had been a cheerleader, on the sidelines applauding my young husband.
Everyday Cheapskate
Business and Finance
More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money
Oct. 21, 2026
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would have thought something that cleans brake parts would also remove stains from clothes?
CLEANS MORE THAN BRAKES
I have found that using my husband's brake parts spray cleaner, Brakleen, works really well for getting out grease stains. It doesn't af
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My Daughter Just Won't Accept Responsibility
Oct. 21, 2026
DR. WALLACE: My daughter is a self-proclaimed social butterfly and spends all of her time at high school socializing and organizing events with her friends.