Differences matter in clinical studies

Aristotle is said to have referred to the female as a mutilated male, and this philosophy seems to have carried forward into much more modern times. In 1977, official FDA guidelines recommended that women of “childbearing potential” be excluded from early stage clinical trials.

Letter to the Editor Policy

Letters to the editor are welcome; the only requirement is they be signed by the writer. Names of writers can be withheld for valid reasons. Political endorsements will not be printed two weeks before an election.

Years Ago

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago October 8 - 14, 1998 Lawrence and Dorothea Hill Westervelt, of rural Columbus, celebrated their wedding anniversary on September 22. The couple have two children, Ronnie Westervelt and Rita Speer.

Identifying weight-loss blockers

Q: I’ve gotten my food habits pretty well under control, but I’m still gaining weight! What could be causing that? A: That is a great question -- because so many people find out that their weight issues develop from a combination of problems, not just overeating or eating the wrong foods.

Priests acts not authorized by God

The Beginning of Knowledge There are certain names that, when mentioned, immediately recall particular images or events. For example, whenever a person who is even remotely familiar with scripture hears “Nadab and Abihu,” their ears perk up.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

CUHS homecoming queens announced

25 Years Ago October 8 - 14, 1998 Candidates for homecoming queen at Columbus Unified High School are: senior Gina Winterhalter, junior Renae Downs, sophomore Libby Overman and freshman Lyndse Newberry.

Pruning trees, shrubs in the fall

Woody Plants Woody plants are actively building up their storage of sugars as they approach leaf drop. Pruning in the fall limits this process and reduces the amount of energy the plants have available through dormancy.

Memories help to remember the past

Memories are one of the most important things we file away in our brain. They help us remember the past and often spur us on to work toward making memories with family and special friends.

Getting under your skin, with varicose veins

From the back of our hands to the back of our legs, pale blue blood vessels are visible just under the skin. Oftentimes these veins are flat and not painful. However when these vessels become abnormally swollen or dilated, they are called varicose veins.