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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Prednisone works for blood acell disorders

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m about to turn 70. A month ago, I was diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that’s idiopathic. Two CT scans and many blood tests have cleared me of all tumors; however, my spleen’s enlarged. My hematologist put me on prednisone, which is working very well. I don’t know how long I’ll have to take prednisone, which I’m tolerating very well. I’d appreciate any advice. —M.L. ANSWER: As its name suggests (“hemo-” is blood, and “-lytic” is destruction), with this condition, the body’s immune system destroys its own red blood cells, ...

Speaker discusses Jewish fall festivals

YOUNGSTOWN — The season of autumn is a time of transition from the warm, sunny days of summer to the cold and snow in the winter. This in-between time was the topic of Mark Kholos’ talk on the Jewish fall festivals Sept. 1 at St. Columba Parish Hall. Kholos is a Messianic Jew — a ...

Office of Vocations helps people answer God’s call

The Office of Vocations for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has launched a new website, www.doypriesthood.org to assist those who are called to the priesthood. The Rev. William Wainio, director of the Office of Vocations, is calling on parishes, schools and organizations throughout the Diocese to partner with the office by helping spread the word about these new initiatives. “Together, we can foster a culture of vocations, encourage those whom God is calling, and support the church's mission of inviting more people to listen for and respond to His call,’’ Wainio said. The ...

Religion news

BRISTOL WORSHIP: Several Bristol churches will be coming together for a special service at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Bristol Township Center off Route 45 and 88. There will be a program on the history of the different churches and a morning worship service. FALL EXQUINOX: Unity Spiritual Centre, 1226 Naylor-Lloyd Road, Liberty, will host a fall equinox drumming circle 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Centre. A bonfire is planned, weather permitting. Otherwise, the event will be inside. The circle will be led by Dan Susany, a local drummer, who has led regional drumming events since 1997. ...

Understanding those food labels

Metro Creative Nutritious food is necessary to sustain life, and that’s one reason why food packages contain lists of ingredients. But all ingredients are not created equal. A growing number of consumers desire greater transparency about the foods they are eating, including sourcing, ...