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Vet who killed himself at Warren VA clinic had severe PTSD, wife says

Wife of veteran who shot himself to death in Warren VA clinic says he had severe PTSD


Study: CTE evident in many former players

The research included athletes in the National Football League, college and even high school.


First Pet position remains unfilled

Associated Press WASHINGTON Politically ambitious pups and kittens: Put your resumes aside.


Exercise, anger may trigger heart attack Beware of extremes

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer If you’re angry or upset, you might want to simmer


Hillside Rehabilitation receives a Gold Seal

Hillside Rehabilitation receives a Gold Seal HOWLAND Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital received


A possible side effect of beer: headaches

Q. I have suffered from regular severe debilitating headaches for a few years. They don’t respond to


Ibuprofen gel saved European vacation

Q. A few years ago while in Europe for vacation, I fell and bruised my ribs. Knowing there was not


Sarcoidosis initiative aims to raise awareness

The mother of an Army sergeant who died unexpectedly of the disease is event coordinator.


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HIV-positive woman indicted second time

Lisa A. Mutter, 41, of Pulaski, Pa., has been indicted a second time for felonious assault after a second person reported that she had sex with him without notifying him she was HIV positive.


Diabetes education

Diabetes education LIBERTY The six-session Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP),


Wasabi crisis averted

Q. I recently visited an unfamiliar restaurant. When my order came, I thought they had added a


Ohioans will vote on ballot issue aimed at reducing drug prices

Ohio Drug Price Relief Act would cap what state agencies can spend on prescription drugs


Benefit pasta dinner to help Austintown grad with medical expenses

Katie Sokol’s pancreas will be removed and its function will be taken over by her liver.


Canfield woman turns loss of son into helping parents, St. Jude's

Wendy Avery’s son, Nick, died of cancer at 15 in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Now, she helps train St. Jude staff on how to relate to patients and families.


Epidemic fatigue fuels calls to end life-saving acts

Paramedic Dawn Wrask, clinical manager and education director for American Medical Response in Youngstown and Cleveland, displays packages of naloxone used to revive people who have overdosed on opiates. Wrask said she views naloxone as a tool that gives people a chance to live long enough to address their addiction. She noted that naloxone does not cure addiction, but simply restores breathing.

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