ISLE ROYALE —In early August, The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) and its partners tackled a massive cleanup at Fisherman’s Home, a historic commercial fishing camp at Isle Royale National Park. The project was a big group effort by the National Park Service, Grand ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a pituitary tumor that was discovered over 25 years ago. For years, I had an MRI with and without dye every six months. Then it changed to once a year. Can you get damage from too many brain MRIs? — D.J. ANSWER: An MRI uses powerful magnetic fields to take pictures of ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I recently went on an eight-day cruise to Iceland with two close friends. We have been friends for more than 40 years and have traveled together many times. Two days before we were to leave, I tested positive for COVID. I went to urgent care, and the doctor told me I ...
DEAR DR ROACH: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial if one cannot take statins? — D.C.S. ANSWER: Yes, PCSK9 inhibitors are very effective at ...
Dear Annie: My spouse and I have longtime friends who visit from out of town several times a year. We've kept up this tradition for many years, and in return we also visit them. At first, these visits were enjoyable, but lately they've become a source of stress. It began with small comments ...
ESCANABA — Bark River Knives is a manufacturer in Delta County whose products are sold around North America and to Europe through five distributors, including one based in Marinette, Wis. Business founder and co-owner Michael (“Mike”) Stewart said Bark River Knives is a brand known for ...