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...
Aug. 30: Penn State Shenango to present ‘Opioid Overdose Awareness’
Penn State Shenango will begin its 2018-19 Lecture Series with a presentation and demonstration on "Opioid Overdose Awareness" at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug....
Ohio Department of Health: Youngstown mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus
The Youngstown City Health District was notified by the Ohio Department of Health on Aug. 13 that one of the mosquitoes tested from one...
Ohio confirms first 2 cases of West Niles Virus in horses for 2018
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recently confirmed the first positive cases of West Nile Virus in Ohio horses for 2018.
Two cases in Northeast Ohio...
Cleveland Clinic ranked No. 2 hospital by U.S. News; No. 1 in heart care
For the third year in a row, Cleveland Clinic is ranked the No. 2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report,...
Aug. 11: African American Male Wellness Walk set for Covelli
The 6th annual African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative returns to the Mahoning Valley on Saturday, Aug. 11 with a number of health and...
Hoffman joins cardiology staff at Northside Regional Medical Center
Northside Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group are welcoming Interventional Cardiologist David Hoffman, DO, to Steward Health Care System.
Hoffman is well-known in the...
Protect your skin from sun exposure, 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...
Health-care experts, animal-care professionals offer tips for preventing ticks
Summer is here and the urge to be outdoors is stronger than ever but don’t let the love of outdoors come with a price.
According...
Cycling offers fun summer activity, fitness
Cycling can be great for fun or exercise. Whether for recreation or fitness, summer is a great time to get involved.
Valley bicycle shops offer...
‘Ohio’s Bike Lawyer’ explains laws regarding cycling in state
National Bike Month is a celebration of bicycling held every year in May. Established in 1956, the designation encourages people to get on their...
CDC expands warning on romaine-lettuce contamination
Based on new information, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is expanding its warning to consumers to cover all types of romaine lettuce from the...
Mill Creek Golf Course to open for play on March 30
The Mill Creek Golf Course scheduled is scheduled to open for the 2018 season on Friday.
The North Course will open for play on Friday, March 30,...
July 24-26: Scrappers to host Youth Baseball Camp
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Vlad Pediatrics will host a three-day Youth Baseball Camp July 24-26 at Eastwood Field in Niles.
All exercises and instruction...
Cleveland Clinic appoints new members to executive leadership
Cleveland Clinic has named three long-serving physicians to its executive leadership team, including Chief of Staff and the new positions of Hospital President of...
Prevent Blindness urges Ohio workers to protect vision on job
Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate, has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to provide employers and employees with free information on the dangers of...
Jan. 18 conference seeks to improve health of Valley residents
A group of local foundations is taking the next steps for promoting a healthier Mahoning Valley.
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, along with...
Hikes, fitness classes at Mill Creek MetroParks – January 2018
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Hand Feed A Chickadee. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks; 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511; 330-740-7107. Coax and feed black-capped chickadee....
Multi-state outbreaks of human Salmonella infections linked to live poultry
From the Centers for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control, USDA, and several states are investigating multiple outbreaks of human Salmonella infections linked to...
Sept. 8: Mercy Health to dedicate new pharmacy at St. Elizabeth Boardman
Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital will host a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 for its new Sister Margaret Mary...
