Although many gardens are still producing, it is time to get our fall vegetables planted. Believe it or not, fall is a great gardening season.   When you think about it, fall weather is much…

Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared Oct. 11, 2009. Dear Carolyn: My husband’s ex just had a baby, making me one of few stepmothers who get to start from scratch. Because of this…

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Hi, Carolyn: I’m having family troubles over a house I inherited. When I was 20,…

A diagnosis of a brain tumor can be frightening. Of the more than 100 types of brain tumors, meningioma and glioblastoma are two of the most common. Dr. Wendy Sherman, a Mayo Clinic neuro-oncologist explains…

What is a loss without a card? I am talking about ambiguous loss which is often unclear and without closure. This type of loss is a common part of life but is often the most…

The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the sound of bells ringing through the halls, and the gathering of friends that you haven’t seen all summer.  I am sure we can all think back to our…

Today is Friday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2023. There are 142 days left in the year.  On this date: In 1860, the nation’s first successful silver mill began operation near Virginia City, Nevada.…

As the back-to-school checklist grows, one detail that parents and caregivers should prioritize is ensuring all children have their appropriate vaccines. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson says the HPV vaccine should be part of…

Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared June 17, 2009. Dear Carolyn: I am the oldest of five siblings. My younger sister is 27. She is a new mother of a 9-month-old. I have…

California is home to black bears, so it shouldn’t be a surprise if you run into one while you’re out hiking or camping — or if they show up rummaging around your lawn. On Monday,…