Breaking News

Lifestyles

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 78-year old man who was diagnosed with asthma about 10 years ago, after a severe coughing attack left me unable to breathe. Since then, everything has been pretty much under control with Symbicort or Singulair. While I assumed that it'd be a good idea to get a COVID vaccination each year due to my asthma, both my general physician and pharmacist have recommended against it. Along with the reasoning that COVID isn't as deadly as it was a few years ago, they've pointed out that the medications to treat it are highly effective if I do happen to catch it. Even though ...

10/6/26 BRIDGE — BY STEVE BECKER

One of the fundamental rules of the game is that a player must follow suit whenever he is able to do so. Everybody is familiar with this rule, of course, but not everybody knows how to take full advantage of it. Take this case where West led the ten of hearts against six notrump. Dummy's ...

The secret to pruning is having proper tools

Pruning is one of the most rewarding jobs in the garden. The problem is, not all of us enjoy it. I think this is mostly due to our fears of removing blooms or destroying a beautiful part of our landscape. Do not fear. We can help you make great pruning decisions and enjoy the process. The ...

Identifying and getting rid of pests in your pantry

Every year, I have a schedule to check and clean out my pantry. Hopefully, you do, too! While mine is later in summer, spring is a good time to think of cleaning out because you were baking up a storm just a couple of months back. There may be little black looking insects in and around my foods; or moths flying around the kitchen, as is the case. These are all called “pantry pests.” They can be a nuisance as well as a health hazard. These are our No. 1 insects brought into our clinic for identification. They are easier to eradicate now, rather than later. I take everything out of ...

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Plant and Pest Clinic You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at ...

Explaining the process of radioactive thyroid cancer treatment

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 74-year-old male who is in good health and works out. I recently had a thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer and had my entire thyroid removed. This month, I'm scheduled for a radioactive thyroid treatment. I understand this should cleanse any remaining cancer that was left around this area. I was told to drink plenty of fluids so that I can drain my bladder every 1.5 hours, so as not to damage my bladder. My question is: How is this affecting the rest of my body? If it can negatively affect my bladder, what about my organs and, in particular, my heart and stomach? I ...