New Castle Y rebrands, becomes Lawrence County YMCA
The New Castle Community YMCA is changing its name to the Lawrence County YMCA.
The New Castle Y’s board of directors approved the name change....
Study: Many doctors unaware of hair care as exercise barrier
New research from The Ohio State University Wexner Medicine Center identifies a gap in doctor knowledge and understanding of hair care as a barrier...
Partnering with pets can keep exercise, diet goals on track
Fewer than 25 percent of people who start a diet and exercise plan stick with their resolutions for more than a month. Experts at...
$197,452 grant to provide marketing, tech support to local farmers markets
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has received a $197,452 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help market fresh food grown by local farmers.
The Farmers...
Holiday Hikes, Rides, Runs & Skating
The Christmas season brings a rush of holiday activities and we've compiled the best of the season. Our “Holiday Cheer” guide covers the Mahoning...
Ohio Medical Marijuana Control bans Vitamin E acetate in vape products
The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program is banning the use of vitamin E acetate in the manufacturing of products for vaporization.
This ban comes after...
CDC: Top things parents need to know about measles, vaccinations
From Jan. 1 to Oct. 3, 2019, 1,250 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 31 states. The Centers for Disease Control will...
Oct. 26: ‘National Prescription Take Back Day’ set for Mahoning County
Local residents can properly dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired pills/patches during the National Prescription “Take Back Day” event being held at various Mahoning...
CDC update: 805 lung-injury cases reported in 46 states
The Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are...
CDC: E-cigarettes suspected in severe pulmonary disease
The Centers for Disease Control, several states, and federal partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with using e-cigarette products....
E-cigarettes and the risks to youth
If anyone can speak firsthand about the significant rise in e-cigarette use by kids, teens, and young adults, it’s someone who works with them...
Trustees appoint John Langell as NEOMED president
The Northeast Ohio Medical University Board of Trustees appointed John Langell, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., as the University’s seventh president. The appointment was made official...
Ohio: Youngstown mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
The Youngstown City Health District has been notified by the Ohio Department of Health on July 15 that mosquitoes tested from one of their...
21st annual Diabetes Golf Benefit set for Aug. 16 at Pine Lakes
NOMS Ankle & Foot Care Centers has announced plans for its 21st annual Diabetes Golf Benefit, a four-person scramble set for Friday, Aug. 16,...
Protect skin from sun, especially in summer
Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even...
Library staffer to serve patrons in social services, mental-health areas
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has hired Shari Buchmann as its new Community Support Specialist, a part-time position that will enable...
YSU breaks ground for Cafaro Family Field
The Youngstown State University community and the Cafaro family gathered on May 20 to officially break ground for the new Cafaro Family Field on...
Regional health conference to seek ‘common ground’ on March 14
Mahoning and Trumbull counties continue to rank among the lowest in Ohio for health outcomes and health factors. Now, a collection of local foundations...
BBB partnership to bring accredited businesses a new healthcare option
The Better Business Bureau of Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties is announcing a new partnership with COSE and Medical Mutual of Ohio to bring...
Study: Low-dose aspirin has no effect on healthy lifespan of elderly
In a large clinical trial to determine the risks and benefits of daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults without previous cardiovascular events, aspirin...
