May 2023

House sitter has been snooping around

Dear Abby: A close friend takes care of my home when I travel several times a year. It involves picking up my mail, watering my indoor and outside plants and checking through the house for anything that might need attention in my absence. I return the favor for her each time she’s out of town. I don’t have anyone else near where I live who can do this for me.

Read MoreHouse sitter has been snooping around

Breaking down the side effects of GLP-1 treatments

Dear Dr. Roach: In your recent column, you addressed a situation concerning insulin resistance, including weight gain. You mention that although there are drugs that work directly with insulin resistance, drugs in the glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist class (such as liraglutide and semaglutide) reduce risk of heart disease, promote weight loss and protect against serious complications. However, after investigating these two drugs, I found many side effects and warnings. Could you please address the warnings? -- S.T.

Read MoreBreaking down the side effects of GLP-1 treatments

H. GEORGE SCHULER

February 6, 1945 - April 12, 2023 Henri George Schuler, 78, son of William and Mary Louise (Schweir) Schuler and husband of Gayle Harben Schuler, died peacefully with his family present on April 12, 2023. Born in White Plains, NY, he grew up in Milwaukee, WI, where he graduated from White Fish Bay High School.

Read MoreH. GEORGE SCHULER

CAROLYN SUE ISOM

1946-2023 Carolyn Sue Isom, age 77, of Savoy, Texas, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White, Dallas surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born on January 21, 1946 in Whitewright to Sherman and Rena (Alsup) Pool.

Read MoreCAROLYN SUE ISOM