Animal rabies clinic

Animal rabies clinic
GIRARD -- The Trumbull County Veterinary Medical Association is offering an animal rabies vaccination clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Girard Municipal Building side yard, West Main Street.
Trumbull County requires that all dogs, cats, ferrets and 4-H animals have a rabies vaccination. An adult, 18 years of age or older, must present all animals with leash and collar even if the pet is in a carrier. The cost of $5 per pet can be paid by cash or check made payable to the Trumbull County Veterinary Medical Association.
Free program on cancer
LIBERTY -- Forum Health Cancer CareCenters are conducting a free community educational program, "Taking Part in Cancer Research: People Helping Progress," on Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Holiday Inn MetroPlex.
The event, which will feature information on a variety of cancer clinical trials, is open to all cancer patients and the general public. The program includes a segment titled "My View: A Patient's Perspective." A complimentary buffet will be served. The program is free, but advanced registration is required by calling (330) 884-4763 by Tuesday. The program is co-sponsored by Forum Health, the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & amp; Lymphoma Society and the National Cancer Institute, and supported by several pharmaceutical companies.
Iron and Parkinson's
People with high levels of iron in their diet are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a study in the Tuesday issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. People with high levels of both iron and manganese were nearly two times more likely to develop the disease than those with the lowest levels of the minerals in their diets.
However, said study author Dr. Harvey Checkoway, of the University of Washington in Seattle, the benefits of eating foods rich in iron and manganese and in taking multivitamins outweigh the risks of developing Parkinson's disease.
"Our findings may improve understanding of how Parkinson's disease develops. But, there are most likely numerous environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors that determine who will develop the disease," Dr. Checkoway said.
The research was supported by grants from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Mouth disease, obesity
The relationship between obesity and periodontal disease among individuals 18-34 years was 76 percent higher than normal-weight individuals in this age group. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found an association between obesity and prevalence of periodontal disease in people 18 to 34 years. No significant association was found between body weight and periodontal disease in the middle and older age groups. Study findings were published in Journal of Periodontology.
Several explanations for the association between obesity and periodontal disease in younger adults and not older adults are plausible. Research in dietary trends in adolescents 11 to 18 reveal a significant decrease in raw fruit and nonpotato vegetables, which are sources of vitamin C. In addition, adolescents have decreased their calcium intake, and increased their intake of soft drinks and noncitrus juices. Low dietary intake of calcium and vitamin C have been associated with periodontal disease.
For a free brochure titled "Periodontal Diseases -- What You Need to Know and Spread the Word," call toll-free (800) 356-7736, or visit the AAP Web site at www.perio.org for more information.
Baby-sitting classes
NORTH LIMA -- The American Red Cross Baby-sitting Class for youths 11-16 is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St. (state Routes 165 and 7). The fee is $28. To register, call (330) 549-2406 between 9 a.m.-2 p.m. by Monday. The class is sponsored by the church and South Range School guidance counselor Helen Otto.
Therapy dogs meeting
ALLIANCE -- Rainbow Therapy Dogs will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Texas Roadhouse on West State Street. Dr. Paul Buck from County Line Veterinary Services will speak.
The group is a chapter of Therapy Dogs International, a volunteer group organized to prepare handlers and dogs for visits to facilities where therapy dogs are needed. The session is open to anyone interested in therapy dogs.