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Let the cold water run after pouring out boiling water

Dear Heloise: I wanted to write in regarding the letter from Emillie Webb. I have been married to a plumber for 48 years. He has been in the business over 50 years, and we all know better than to pour grease or oil down the sink. When pouring boiling water down the sink (such as when draining spaghetti), always let the cold water run while draining and for a minute or so after. Hope this helps! –– Cindy, in Covington, La. Cindy, here at Heloise Central, we’ve been warning people about clogging their drain with oil and grease for many years. Still, we get letters from readers ...

Breaking down difference between a cold, influenza

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between a cold and the flu? –– A.T.R. ANSWER: Both colds and influenza (the “flu”) are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused specifically by the influenza viruses, which come in two main types (A and B). Influenza A is further broken down into different subtypes based on hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). H1N1 and H3N2 are currently the most-common circulating influenza A viruses. Even within these subclasses, there is strong variability among flu viruses, which is one reason why we need a new flu ...

Reader asks no hugs, kisses please

Dear Annie: I have recently become acquainted with an older gentleman who is about the same age as my father would have been, well over 100. He is surprisingly active for his age, much more than I am, since I deal with some mobility challenges. We have gone out to lunch a few times, and I have even driven him to different events because he enjoys getting out and about. The problem is that whenever I pick him up, he insists on giving me a big hug and a wet, sloppy kiss. I have told him more than once that I am not a hugger, and I try to turn my face away, but the kiss always lands on my ...

Haudenschild races to biggest finish of career

MECHANICSBURG – Sheldon Haudenschild won the 63rd Annual Williams Grove National Open Saturday night earning the biggest sprint car win of his career. Haudenschild, a third-generation racer from Wooster, Ohio, grabbed the lead from Bill Balog with five laps left in the 40-lap feature. After leading the first 35 laps, Balog didn’t give up and was next to Haudenschild for the lead again, but jumped the first turn cushion losing ground. Gettysburg’s Danny Dietrich was in the mix as well as three drivers raced for the $75,000 top prize. In the end, it was Haudenschild scoring the ...

Shifting the blame to your sons

Dear Annie: I often see letters in your column from mothers-in-law with various complaints about their daughters-in-law. The themes are familiar: “She never invites me to activities.” “She doesn’t take pictures of me with the baby.” “She won’t let me see my grandchild.” What I find myself wondering is: Why is all of the frustration directed toward the daughters-in-law? If these women want to be included, invited or photographed, why aren’t they turning to their own sons? It seems that the burden of keeping extended family relationships warm and well-managed is ...

Pain persists around puncture site after medical procedure

DEAR DR. ROACH: Nine days ago, I had a medical procedure under general anesthesia. One of the lines was put in the artery in my left wrist. Aside from deep bruising that went halfway up my forearm, it seems that there is some nerve damage. I have constant pain from my thumb, through my wrist, and up to about 3 inches on my arm. Overnight, the pain becomes intense and radiates all the way up to my shoulder. Tylenol and an arthritis sleeve only provide minimum relief. Should I request to see a neurologist, or is there another type of doctor to seek out for a diagnosis? This has become ...