HEALTH TOPICS 
On call: Drug expiration dates
My husband subscribes to Harvard Men’s Health Watch, but
I read it and like it as much as he does. Since he listens to
your advice, I hope you can resolve a problem that worries me. My
husband refuses to throw out pills that are past their expiration
dates. I never keep foods longer than I should, so I hope you’ll
convince him to clean out the medicine closet the way I take care
of the fridge and pantry.
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