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Weight loss isn’t cause behind globus sensation

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and immediately changed my diet and exercise regimen. I was able to lose 17 pounds in about two months but have started to experience a feeling of something being stuck in my throat. Could the sudden weight loss have brought this on? I was sent to get an ultrasound on my thyroid, and it came back negative. –– V.J. ANSWER: A sensation of something stuck in the throat is common in clinical practice and can have many causes. It is referred to as a “globus” sensation. An ultrasound is a very reasonable test as a large thyroid ...

Labeling navy and black clothes in the store

Dear Heloise: I am writing in response to Susan H., who said hat she would love it if manufacturers put the color navy or black on clothing tags. She can do this herself. Just take a fine-point permanent marker and put an “N” or a “B” on the clothing tag. Or she can buy very small blue and black safety pins to attach to the tag. She could also use blue and black clothes hangers. She can do something similar with shoes by using a permanent marker or placing something navy or black inside the shoe. Just take it out when you wear it, then put it back in, or place it inside when ...

Trump’s retirement plan will help all Americans

The Elizabeth Warrens of the world have long complained about how the rules in Washington and on Wall Street are rigged in favor of the rich. Well, there is one federal policy that absolutely does benefit those with higher incomes over working-class Americans. The wealthy have long had access to many of the most lucrative investment funds, including private equity, private credit, crypto assets and real estate investment trusts. These assets have been legally closed off to the middle-class and lower-income retirement accounts. This has enabled higher-income Americans and ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2025. There are 114 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 8, 1974, one month after taking office, President Gerald R. Ford granted a “full, free, and absolute pardon” to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes committed during Nixon’s presidency. Also on this date: In 1504, Michelangelo’s towering marble statue of David was unveiled to the public in Florence, Italy. In 1565, a Spanish expedition established the first permanent European settlement in North America at present-day St. Augustine, Florida. In ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s a busy day, but you’ll win it if you don’t let time boss you around. Control the tempo without showing the strain. Even with tight timelines, you set the rhythm. Show that you can calmly deliver, no matter how fast the clock ticks. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Somewhere in the blur of activity, eyes will meet and hold. Steady, magnetic dynamics don’t need words. Let silence work for you first. Then, when you finally use words, they land lovely. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). With the decisions on your plate today, you’ll only take direction from ...

Rothrock completes collection of HOFer autographs

LEWISTOWN – It started with a blank helmet purchased almost a decade ago, a canvas for displaying Penn State gridiron greatness. A lifelong Nittany Lion football fan and avid sports memorabilia collector with an appreciation for history, there isn’t much Brian Rothrock hasn’t seen since ...