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Health workshop

Health workshop CANFIELD The Center for Physical Health will have another free workshop for


Are saturated fats better for you?

Q. I have been reading articles on saturated fats versus unsaturated fats. Guess what? I quit using


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Valley cops trace opiates to NY, Detroit, Mexico

A police officer at a house on the 200 block of East Judson Avenue on Youngstown's South Side field tests a suspected bag of fentanyl. The bag tested positive. Much of the illicit drugs entering Youngstown come from New York, police say.

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Opiate crisis increasing trauma for kids

The opiate crisis is increasing trauma for kids, but other family members are stepping up


Struthers council weighs pitch from prospective medical-marijuana grower

CEO Ken Krismanth, also a principal and CEO at Signet Corporate, created the Akron-based Somerset Cultivation Group to apply for a Level-1 medical-marijuana cultivation license from the state.


Youngstown council supports medical-pot facilities

The vote came after a pastor urged council to reject the resolution


Youngstown group urges residents to stand against medical pot at today's council meeting

NOW Youngstown has issued a call to action to the 50-plus people attending its public meeting Tuesday to show up at city council’s meeting today to take a stand against marijuana, medical or recreational, in the city.


Steward launches ad with local doctors

Steward Health Care has launched a radio, print, and television advertising campaign in Ohio titled “I Am A Steward.”


Syndrome may require surgery CARPAL TUNNEL

Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Dear Mayo Clinic: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother


Safe driving course

Safe driving course YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Living Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., is offering a


Mercy Health Foundation to match state’s $140K to fight opioid scourge

Hospital foundation will administer $280K to hire support staff for addicts


Akron Children’s unveils locally-created sculpture in new Beeghly campus building

New Akron Children’s building features 150 pieces of art from local students


Help Hotline receives one-year, $44K grant

Help Hotline receives one-year, $44K grant YOUNGSTOWN Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc. has been


Lime slice stopped massive muscle cramp

Q. My wife told me about the mustard cure for muscle cramps some time ago. Last week, I participated


AP fact check Medicaid targeted for cuts despite assurance

Editor’s note: A look at the veracity of claims by public figures By JOSH BOAK AP Economics