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Youngstown YWCA to host free events

Youngstown YWCA to host free events YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown will host two free health


Poland player Nick Rizzo shares private battle to help others

From all appearances, Poland senior Nicholas Rizzo is a regular guy — obsessed with football, an eye for girls and a loyal friend soon heading to college. So it might surprise you to learn he nearly killed himself two years ago, a by-product of his bipolar disease.

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Valley ranks near bottom in American quality-of-life index

Jerry Schromofsky and his dog, Missy, walk in Mill Creek Park on Tuesday. Schromofsky, who lives in Youngstown, said he walks for exercise several days a week and also regularly works out at a gym.

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Half of US adults 40 to 75 eligible for statins

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Almost half of Americans ages 40 to 75 and nearly


Six-week online email challenge

Six-week online email challenge CORTLAND Ohio State University Trumbull County Extension is


Cuddlers soothe babies too sick, tiny to go home CUDDLY CAREGIVERS

By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO A volunteer slips her arms into a gauzy yellow


Heartburn drugs trigger mysterious rash

Q. When I read in your newsletter that PPIs like omeprazole can trigger an autoimmune rash, I almost


Running for autism

David Deeter, a science teacher and track and cross country coach in the Maplewood School District, qualified to run in the Boston Marathon, which is April 21, using the race as a way to help promote understanding of autism and raise money for research. He is with daughters Saleen, 13, left, who has autism, and Shelby, 14.


Senior health seminar

Senior health seminar WARREN The Senior Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church, 235 Highland Ave.


Free sinus program

Free sinus program BOARDMAN Dr. Wayland Wong, an otolaryngologist, will present a free


Diet helps control Crohn’s

Q. My husband has had Crohn’s disease since he was 17, and he’s now 48. Fourteen years ago, just


Natural amino acid for erectile dysfunction

Q. I have been working with a nutritionist who trained as a pharmacist. She has been very helpful.


Free nutrition class

Free nutrition class NILES Youngstown State University nutrition students will present a free


Well-loved teacher fights ALS

After her diagnosis with Lou Gehrig's disease, Boardman teacher and coach Christine Terlesky, seated, has received an outpouring of support from many, including her immediate family, from left, daughter Emma, 5; sons Tyler, 9, and Brian Jr., 14; and husband Brian Sr.

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Training for MultiSystemic Therapy counselors starts March 10

Training for MultiSystemic Therapy counselors starts March 10