Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Hormone therapy promises relief. But many women wonder about taking it. That’s because the treatment, subject of a recent expert panel convened by the Food and Drug Administration, has ...

As Mahoning Valley students head back to class, Mercy Health reminds parents that regular checkups are a vital part of school prep. “Preventive care means fewer missed school days and more time in the classroom,” said Dr. Amy Branam, a family medicine physician caring for patients at Mercy ...

Q. After reading about low-dose minoxidil a few years ago, I got a prescription from my general practitioner and have been taking it ever since. My fine hair began to thin with menopause, and I could barely make a ponytail. I estimate its quantity has increased by 30% to 40% without any ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I are the proud grandparents of two beautiful granddaughters. “Lila” is 20 months old and the daughter of our son “Michael” and his wife, “Emily.” “Sophie” is 10 months old and the daughter of our other son “Daniel” and his wife, “Grace.” We ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman in my late 60s with a family history that includes an older brother who had a heart attack at a young age. My total cholesterol has hovered around 200 mg/dL for many years, but my HDL and LDL numbers are good. A few years ago, I had a highly elevated level of ...

DEAR HELOISE: There is no time to put grease or oils down a sink with old or new pipes! You pour off what you can as noted in a previous column, then wipe the pan with gently used paper napkins or towels that have been set aside. Throw the napkins away afterward. The little residue left on ...