Boy Scouts wrong to dump gay mom leader

DR. LAURA BERMAN: Last month Jennifer Tyrrell was asked to resign as a Tiger den leader by a representative of the Boy Scouts of America. The reason behind the unceremonious dismissal shocked and offended many Americans: Jennifer was barred from the organization because she is gay.

He found the G-spot! Others say not so fast

By means of a seven-hour dissection, Dr. Adam Ostrzenski said, he located the G-spot. the elusive source of female sexual satisfaction deep within the vagina.

Helping elderly dad give up the car keys

DR. ROIZEN AND DR. OZ: ad is in his mid-80s and only drives a couple of times a week, but I think it might be time to ask him for the keys. What’s the best way to handle this?

Politics a dog-eat-dog world

DOG LADY: In Romney’s case, I believe it was not an act of cruelty but an odd attempt at efficiency to tie the crated pet to the roof of the family station wagon.

Pet rehab helps transform four-legged survivors

The ASPCA is the only national animal welfare organization with a behavior team dedicated solely to rehabilitating cruelty and disaster victims. Last year, the anti-cruelty behavior team coordinated rehab for more than 1,200 cats and dogs.

Moms start errand-running business

Last winter, Deerfield moms Marianna Kurzydlo and Jennifer Templeton noticed how difficult it was for some families to keep up with everyday tasks. While out walking together one day, they came up with a solution: an errand-running service for the North Shore.

‘The Weight of the Nation’

John Hoffman isn’t a doctor. He doesn’t even play one on TV. But come May 14, he’ll unveil a diagnosis, of sorts, for dealing with the nation’s obesity crisis as executive producer of “The Weight of the Nation,” a new four-part HBO documentary. The production, …

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More grandparents spending their golden years raising grandchildren

Although grandparents raising grandchildren is not new, the percentage is the largest seen in the past 40 years.

Kettles offer one ‘bell’ of a workout

Kettlebell workouts are the rage right now. Fans say exercising with the bell weights offers a chance for a whole-body workout in a short amount of time, making an efficient exercise session.

Hot tips for today’s parents

As the world changes right in front of us, some parenting “rules” need updating, but some remain the same. Here are 12 tips to tuck into your back pocket.

Those provocative ‘private’ photos now used in revenge

DR. LAURA BERMAN: Scorned lovers and bitter exes now have a cruel and criminal way to get revenge on their former lovers: they’re putting nude photos of them on the Internet.

Gray area: When do people enter ‘seniorhood’?

The term “senior citizen” is used for legal and policy reasons to determine eligibility for certain benefits, but usually it’s used for marketing. Lowering the threshold, at least psychologically, is AARP, which offers membership beginning at age 50.

A new strategy to fight allergies

DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: A friend of mine says that taking drops under her tongue for her allergies has changed her life. Is it safe and effective?

Doberman keeps out a watchful eye

DOG LADY: The Doberman knows its duties and has sharp instincts to guard and protect. Mom has every right to feel protected — and warned not to try any funny business.