The Skinny: The diagnosis (Provo Daily Herald)

The diagnosis: Of all the TV dramas airing this season, my favorite is FOX's "House." The show stars British actor Hugh Laurie as a misanthropic genius with a knack for diagnosing complex medical mysteries. Each episode, Dr. Gregory House writes the patient's puzzling symptoms on a whiteboard and consults his team of specialists, always identifying the disease just in time to save the patient ...

Proper shampoo can help eliminate skin problems (Asbury Park Press)

Q: I read the article regarding the German shepherd with the skin disorder. She had sores all over her body, which made her smell bad. The writer talked about a medicine called "Prozyme." I have a 25-pound cocker spaniel that has also seen a skin doctor, to no avail. Is the Prozyme recommended for her? If so, where can you find it?

More pet owners are using insurance to save on veterinary costs (The Capital)

Cheryl Martin of Annapolis spends quality time with Freya, left, and Kodiak. She and her husband spend $800 a year on the dogs' health insurance, which helped reduce the roughly $7,000 medical bill for the dogs' treatments and surgeries.

Hypoallergenic Dogs and Dog Allergies: FAQ (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Hypoallergenic Dogs and Dog Allergies: FAQ Category: Health News Created: 11/13/2008 Last Editorial Review: 11/13/2008

Sinus Sufferer Turns Nasal Spray Project Into Sales Leader (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

With a a little help from Oprah, an over-the-counter nasal irrigation product is enjoying success.