Ear Infection

One of the most common reasons for pets to be taken to their veterinarian is because of ear infections.  Some breeds of dogs are more prone to ear infections such as cocker spaniels, bassett hounds and other breeds with large floppy ears. Dogs with an...

Just a few days ago, I was on my way to work when I stopped at a local gas station, which happens to be a part of my normal routine. I don’t stop there every day, but certainly enough to establish a friendly and joking relationship with the cashiers...

Ms. R., a retired nurse, lives with her husband in Dorchester. She has two adult children living nearby whom she sees regularly. By the time I get to a patient's social history — almost always elicited last after an exhaustive 25-minute interview...

Goucher College will be the staging area for the 2011 American Cancer Society Relay For Life for northern Baltimore County, Friday, June 17 into Saturday, June 18. The opening ceremony is at Friday at 7 p.m. at the Goucher track. Participants can...

It sounds like something from a horror movie, but this nightmare was all too real for Ann Clark, of Kentwood. She's going through medical treatments after she was bitten May 24th by a rabid bat in her home. Clark turned on her bedroom light in the...

Mark Swed reviews Gustavo Dudamel's first but revelatory performance of Richard Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra."...

Americans are increasingly turning to retail medical clinics in pharmacies, grocery stores and other shopping outlets to treat the flu, ear infections, bronchitis and other ailments, a new study shows. Use of clinics is growing particularly among young,...

About 2 weeks ago I started contemplating the idea of introducing chicken into my life....

Question: Please help settle a family dispute. My 91-year old mother lives 70 miles away in an independent living facility. Her memory is failing, as she was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Pets are allowed, but residents need to be able to...

Newport Beach's water quality during rainy weather improved dramatically at the city's beaches over the last year but continued to rate poorly along the bay, according to a report released by Heal the Bay. The recently released score card monitored water...

If you do not live in a household with school-age children, or are otherwise involved with the Clark County School System, you may be unaware that the long-anticipated last day of school (for students) arrives Friday with the graduation ceremony at the...