ATLANTA — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they're wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are being outweighed by potential health hazards. The question circulating on ...

Q: I really enjoyed your radio show about home remedies. I'd like to add my voice to those who enjoy and tout the benefits of chicken soup. But I want to mention a very special kind — the chicken noodle soup that you can get in Chinese restaurants and carry-outs. The broth is excellent, and ...

To include or update items in the weekly Health News list, email information to tmunnell@tribtoday.com or afox@tribtoday.com. The deadline for inclusion in that week’s list is noon Sunday. BOARD TO MEET: Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board meeting will be 5 p.m. Monday at the ...

I am always looking for ideas that make gardening simpler, safe and beneficial. Companion planting seemed like it could have some advantages, if it really worked. The idea of companion planting has been around for a long time. Is it a real thing that we can back up scientifically or folklore? I ...

For several years, my physical fitness routine has been to hike a trail through a nearby nature preserve. I never get bored with the scenery because it changes constantly as the seasons go by. It is my awareness of that scenery that has caused me to notice even the tiniest differences. A ...

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. Contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538. For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events. Plant and Pest Clinic What: Stop by to ask ...