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National recognition received at TMH

National recognition received at TMH WARREN ValleyCare Health System of Ohio’s Trumbull Memorial


Will ginger cure prostate cancer?

Q. I’m 68 years old and had my prostate removed in May 2007. I have been cancer-free for seven


Old-fashioned face cream soothes itchy bottom

Q. I’ve been plagued with external hemorrhoids for years. They weren’t particularly painful, but the


Hydrogen peroxide works on nail fungus

Q. After contracting nail fungus on my left ring finger, I soaked the offending nail and fingertip


Coffee grounds can stop cut from bleeding

Q. I cut my thumb while working as a cook. Two sisters who worked for the restaurant immediately


Dealing with stress

Dealing with stress COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., Columbiana, is


Girard grad’s appetite for stomach research leads to breakthrough

Kyle McCracken was part of a research team that came up with a first: pea-sized stomachs that have everything their larger counterparts do.


‘Giving Tuesday’

‘Giving Tuesday’ YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN Local philanthropy leaders are encouraging Mahoning Valley


Help Hotline receives grant for $7,500

Help Hotline receives grant for $7,500 YOUNGSTOWN Help Hotline Crisis Center received a $7,500


The right dose of gin-soaked raisins

Q. You must be tired of questions about gin-soaked raisins to ease arthritis pain, but I have a


Alzheimer's dulls memory, not Austintown couple's love

JoAnn and Barry Claycomb of Austintown display a plaster cast of their hands held together. JoAnn says their love enables them to deal with the challenges brought on by Barry’s Alzheimer’s disease. The couple’s dog, Sassy, is determined to claim her space in the photo.


Black pepper boosts turmeric benefits

Q. I have read that turmeric may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, so I’ve been taking it for


Local urologist says both PSA and digital-rectal exam are needed

Advancing technology improving prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment


Sharon expands cardiac program

Sharon expands cardiac program SHARON, PA. The Heart and Vascular Institute at Sharon Regional


PROSTATE CANCER

PROSTATE CANCER Fast facts Prostate cancer can be serious, but most men diagnosed with the