NEW YORK — When Jennifer Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends. They giggled through classes until the teacher separated them, inspiring them to come up with their own language. They shared sleepovers and went on each other’s family vacations. But they ...

Q. You wrote recently about the dangers of taking melatonin for insomnia, especially in large doses. In the study you cited, more people taking this pill had heart failure. The dose might not be quite as high as it seems, though. According to a study of bioavailability, the amount of ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Meridian HealthCare recently announced that the Neil Kennedy organization and legacy will continue to exist through a partnership with Meridian and the services they provide to the community. A significant part of this preservation will be Meridian assuming stewardship of ...

DEAR ANNIE: My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works hard, listens to feedback and truly enjoys being part of a team. Unfortunately, his new coach seems to have taken all the joy out of it. From the first practice, this ...

DEAR HELOISE: I read with interest the letter from Robert D., who commented on schoolteacher Margaret’s letter about children reading books. He is a member of Kiwanis and spoke about how their club puts books in places like doctors’ offices for parents to take home to their children. I am ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has prescribed the medication Evenity for my osteoporosis. I have been on Fosamax for about three years, but my recent bone density scan went down slightly in the osteoporosis area. I am very concerned about the black-box warning of heart attacks and ...