Q: Can a dental night guard contain BPA? Instead of getting a new dental night guard after three months or so, I continue to use it until it doesn't work. Sometimes they last a few years. I haven't noticed any problems, but I'm concerned about hidden harm.

A: BPA (bisphenol A) is an estrogenlike chemical that has been used in a variety of hard plastic products. The Food and Drug Administration recently ruled that children's drinking cups and baby bottles can no longer contain BPA because of concerns about the potential for hormone disruption.

Dental night guards are designed to protect teeth from grinding during sleep (bruxism). They often are made of hard, clear plastic, but it is not easy to determine if they contain BPA. Although dental associations reassure patients that there is no reason to worry about BPA exposure from dental materials, you could ask your dentist to acquire BPA-free night guards. Otherwise, replace your mouth guard more frequently, since BPA is released more readily from plastic that has undergone wear.

Q: I have been treating a scalp problem for many months. Prescription drugs such as clobetasol, ketoconazole shampoo and fluocinonide each help, but do not clear it up altogether. I still have itching and flaking.

I've tried lots of other remedies such as Head and Shoulders shampoo, organic baby shampoo, baby oil, jojoba oil, tea tree oil and Mane 'n Tail shampoo for animals, but none does the job. Do you have any ideas to clear this up?

A: Other readers have suggested remedies for itching and scaling that you may not have tried. One calls for rinsing the hair and scalp with diluted vinegar after shampooing. Another approach is to soak the scalp with amber-colored Listerine. Some people find that applying milk of magnesia to the scalp can be helpful.

We don't know if any of these would work when antifungal drugs have not, but they all are inexpensive and worth a try.

Q: I am curious about turmeric. I have osteoarthritis and read that turmeric might help joint pain.

I also am under a doctor's care for macular degeneration. As a result, I cannot take aspirin or blood thinners. Does turmeric thin the blood?

A: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is characterized as "dry" or "wet," depending upon the stage of the disease and the abnormal growth of blood vessels that can leak at the back of the eye. Doctors advise against aspirin and anticoagulants for those with wet AMD to reduce the risk of bleeding inside the eye (Retina, November-December 2010).

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A monsoon dust storm moved into the East Valley, Mesa-Tempe area Saturday afternoon.Blowing dust and high winds can make driving hazardous this time of year, so please use caution while on the road.

A monsoon dust storm moved into the East Valley, Mesa-Tempe area Saturday afternoon.Blowing dust and high winds can make driving hazardous this time of year, so please use caution while on the road.

A few businesses near 43rd Avenue and Camelback were evacuated Saturday as a precaution after different pool chemicals accidentally mixed inside a truck trailer.

A few businesses near 43rd Avenue and Camelback were evacuated Saturday as a precaution after different pool chemicals accidentally mixed inside a truck trailer

They are one of the biggest rock bands in history, and certainly the most recognizable. Friday night, KISS mania took over the valley.

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Its monsoon season in the southwest, and in the summer, that means extreme rain, strong winds, and even thunder and lightning. But this phenomenon is now giving birth to another.

Its monsoon season in the southwest, and in the summer, that means extreme rain, strong winds, and even thunder and lightning. But this phenomenon is now giving birth to another.

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A man accused of robbing a downtown drug store and getting pinned to the ground by store workers is pleading not guilty.

Jocelin Olson entered that plea in court Monday. He was arraigned on robbery charges.

His trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 18.

Investigators said he threatened to kill everyone inside the Central Discount Drug on Southwest Fourth Avenue last month unless they gave him drugs and cash.

Witnesses said he claimed to have a gun, but no one saw one.

When the suspect tried to leave, police said the store owner and another employee held him on the ground until police arrived.

The case has also created some controversy regarding the response of a police officer.

A witness said he ran out of the store and told an off-duty officer about the holdup, but claimed the officer didn't respond because he wasn't on duty at the time.

Portland police leaders said the officer in question has come forward and an internal affairs investigation was immediately opened over the situation.

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Q: Is my husband at risk of absorbing estrogen during intercourse after I've used Estrace cream vaginally?

A: According to the North American Menopause Society, Estrace or other vaginal creams (Premarin) should not be used right before sex because the partner may absorb the estrogen hormone through his skin (Journal of Reproductive Medicine, January 2008). Over time, estrogen could have a feminizing effect.

Q: How can I tell if I have applied an adequate amount of sunscreen to protect my kids? They are so excited to get into the ocean that they squirm when I apply lotion. It's hard to tell if I miss a spot.

A: One of the most effective sunscreen ingredients is zinc oxide. You may remember it as the white cream lifeguards used to smear on their noses.

Nowadays zinc oxide is available in micro formulations that are less ghostly but still have a whitish tint when first applied. That way you can tell whether you have covered the kids adequately, and you will be encouraged to rub it in well.

Q: I take amitriptyline at night to help me sleep. I have read that this drug might make me more sensitive to the heat. Could my sleeping pill be dangerous?

A: Amitriptyline is a sedating antidepressant. The Food and Drug Administration has not approved it for use as a sleeping pill, although it is frequently prescribed for this purpose.

Because amitriptyline interferes with sweating, your body cannot dissipate extra heat as it normally would. This might put you at risk for heat stroke.

Stopping the drug suddenly might cause withdrawal symptoms, including insomnia. Please discuss this dilemma with your doctor.

Q: My 93-year-old mother was in assisted living. She was having stomach pain, not eating much and losing weight. When I checked her meds, I found that the heart drug digoxin might be causing the problem and asked her doctor to change the medication.

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Q: I had poison ivy all over my leg, and nothing I tried for it seemed to help much. It may sound crazy, but I noticed that when I got in a hot shower, the hot water felt good on the rash, kind of like I was scratching it.

I found that after putting hot water on it, the poison ivy didn't itch for a while. So I turned up the heat as hot as I could stand it and held it there as long as I could stand. When I got out, it didn't itch anymore.

A: Hot water (hot enough to be uncomfortable but not so hot as to burn) can ease itching for hours. It works for poison ivy and insect bites, but not hives. Another reader shared this experience:

"Your hot-water remedy for mosquito bites was amazing! I tried all sorts of anti-itch creams, and none worked as well as a wet towel, 30 seconds in the microwave, and a minute on the bites. I wish I knew about this a long time ago."

Q: After years of begging my doctor to check my thyroid, he finally ran tests eight years ago and found that I am hypothyroid (low thyroid function). At first he prescribed Synthroid, but even after increasing the dose every year for five years, the tests were no better, and I still felt terrible. I had no energy at all and felt I needed a nap many afternoons.

He sent me to an endocrinologist who prescribed Armour Thyroid, a natural glandular extract. The change was unbelievable! The Synthroid (synthetic levothyroxine) contains only T4, while the Armour desiccated pig thyroid has both T3 and T4. That's what my body needs. Maybe others will find it helpful, too.

A: Some people find that the mix of hormones in natural thyroid extract (Armour, Erfa, Naturethroid, Westhroid) is better than levothyroxine (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid) for relieving symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Symptoms of low thyroid function include fatigue, dry skin, constipation, sensitivity to cold, low libido, slow pulse, brittle fingernails and mental sluggishness.

Q: I walked all around the house for 10 minutes last night with a cramp in my ankle that wouldn't quit. Then I remembered my sister telling me to try mustard.

I went to the refrigerator and got a dab of Grey Poupon to put on my tongue. Within seconds, the pain was gone, and best of all, it didn't come back.

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Q: I have worked outside for most of my career, which is great, but it can be a challenge in the summer. Several years ago, I became very rundown during a brutally hot summer. On a whim, I dumped some salt in my hand and licked it up. I felt better immediately!

Normally I maintain a low-salt diet, but increasing my salt intake during the summer really helps my stamina. How do you know how much is enough? I am 59, and I have low blood pressure, good cholesterol levels and take no medication.

A: There is still controversy as to whether a hardworking person like you needs to get more salt when sweating profusely. Some experts say no.

Those who say yes point out that salt helps with rehydration. In one study, athletes exercised until they were exhausted and dehydrated (Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition online, Aug. 22, 2010). Neither the placebo beverage nor Gatorade with electrolytes quickly restored their exercise capacity, though a more complex electrolyte drink (Rehydrate) did.

Rely on your body to self-regulate its salt needs. Nearly a decade ago, Israeli researchers did an experiment in which they administered various doses of salt in capsules, so the volunteers could not taste it (Appetite, June 2003). Afterward, those who had gotten the lowest sodium dose chose saltier snacks, while those who had received the highest dose had an aversion to salt.

Some people find it helpful to sip a little pickle juice. Dill pickle juice is occasionally used to prevent cramps, as this reader recalls: "My brother's coach had the players drink dill pickle juice a few hours after a heavy workout to prevent cramps. That was 40 years ago!"

Q: I can't take aspirin or other over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen. They all make my stomach hurt! I am having trouble with joint pain, though, and wonder what you can suggest. Tylenol works, but I hate to take too much.

A: Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB), naproxen (Aleve) and aspirin, as well as prescription pain relievers such as Celebrex, diclofenac and meloxicam, all can irritate the digestive tract. They also may raise blood pressure or trigger irregular heart rhythms.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not bother the stomach, but with regular use it, too, can raise blood pressure and harm the liver, kidneys, ears or lungs.

Nondrug approaches such as turmeric, fish oil, tart cherries, pineapple and gin-soaked raisins also may offer relief without side effects.

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Q: I have been suffering with a rash under my breasts. Every morning, I use antiperspirant under my breasts. Although it does seem to help, the itching and discomfort have never gone away.

Underwire bras are iffy, and lace is out of the question. I itch like crazy, and I have red marks, so at the end of the day I can't wait to get my bra off. What can you recommend?

A: We don't know what is causing your itchy rash, but many women develop a fungal infection in those warm, moist areas under the breasts. Keeping the area dry can be crucial. Although an antiperspirant may reduce sweating, another reader has a different suggestion:

"I had bra itch for months and was unsuccessful in treating it until I tried Zeasorb-AF. I can't believe the difference. In just over a week, it has dried up the rash and stopped the itching. It takes some getting used to the medicinal aroma. They market it for athlete's foot, and it has an antifungal drug called miconazole in it. It's worth a try!"

We hope the Zeasorb-AF will help you, too. Another approach that may be worthwhile would be a spray-on athlete's foot treatment to provide antifungal action without the moisture that could be created by an ointment or cream.

Q: I have a friend who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment last year. Several years ago, she began having trouble with numbers and simple math, so she retired from teaching but took a position as an administrator. She did fine with that until her retirement a couple of years ago.

She takes several drugs, including Detrol, atorvastatin, lisinopril, Namenda, levothyroxine, Aricept and sertraline. She also likes grapefruit juice with breakfast. Could any of these drugs together with the juice be contributing to her cognitive impairment? I'd be grateful for any information you can send.

A: Drugs for bladder control such as tolterodine (Detrol) and oxybutynin (Ditropan) can cause confusion and interfere with memory. Grapefruit can raise blood levels of the cholesterol-lowering drugs atorvastatin, simvastatin and lovastatin. This may lead to overdosing and impaired mental function.

The combination of sertraline, atorvastatin, grapefruit and Detrol could be contributing to your friend's mental difficulties (International Journal of Clinical Practice, July 2009).

Q: I use lip balm year-round several times a day. During the past few years, my lips have become redder than normal. They often are itchy and are more sensitive to the touch.

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Kota Kinabalu: State Reform Party (Star), on Monday called on all Sabahans to commemorate the day of the signing of the Malaysian Agreement in London on July 9, forty nine years ago.

It also called on the Government, especially the Prime Minister, to honour the original contents of the deal and at the same time for Sabahans to realise the importance of the day, which involved Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore, Federation of Malaya and the British Government, agreeing to form Malaysia.

The people also need to know of the things that happened between the date of the signing until the announcement on Sept. 16, the party said.

"Commemoration of this day is line with the struggle of Star which is according to the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement. We call upon the government to return our rights as stated in the 1963 agreement," said Star Deputy Chairman, Awg Ahmad Shah at the party's office in Kepayan.

He said the government needs to make sure that all the rights are given back to Sabah as a sovereign country, which together with Sarawak and Singapore formed Malaysia with the Federation of Malaya.

Awg Ahmad said it is not part of the spirit of the agreement that Sabah and Sarawak become states under the Federation.

The party also questioned whether Malaysia today is what was according to what was sealed in the Malaysian Agreement. Member Datuk James Ligunjang, meanwhile, said July 9 is a day Malaysia was born and its a day that should be celebrated nationwide.

"I think in Sabah and Sarawak we should take offence that the birth of Malaysia is Aug 31, 1957 the national day now is celebrated on a national scale based on the same timeline.

"This is a deliberated distortion of national history.

We cannot allow this distortion and should be sincere towards the commission of this country," he said.

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