Saliva a key defense from toxins and microorganisms

Dear Doctors: Our 9-year-old loves science and has become obsessed with saliva. He recently learned in school that it helps prevent disease, and now he wants to know more. My wife and I are glad he's curious and hope you can help. What is saliva? Does it really help people stay healthy?

Should personality disorder be disclosed to family?

DEAR HARRIETTE: I was recently diagnosed with a personality disorder that makes me fearful and paranoid around the people closest to me. I am seeking treatment for this issue, but I have not been absolutely honest with everyone around me about what is going on. Should I disclose my condition to people even though I am seeking treatment? I am not ashamed, but I do fear that people may treat me differently once they know I have a legitimate personality disorder. –Personality Disorder

Here's your preview of Thursday's CDN

- WELCOME, STATE BASEBALL FANS 

- Alliance leaving hospital

- Organization giving school supplies to foster children

- All-school reunion wheels in motion

- CHS football participates in 7-on-7 drills

It appears the mayor, city council and city manager have known for months that Alliance-Health Clinton was not going to renew its lease to the city-owned hospital at the end of the year.

School supplies

Susan Rolls looks for school supplies at S&D Drug Store to donate to Back2School.

All-school reunion wheels in motion

The Clinton Alumni Association has begun planning the 2023 Clinton High School All-School Reunion set to take place Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27, in 2023. The event is open to all CHS alumni and will feature individual class parties as well as an all class-reunion and mixer.

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