Health Headlines

Obesity and depression: They’re entwined, yet scientists don’t know why

About 15 years ago, Dr. Sue McElroy, a psychiatrist in Mason, Ohio, started noticing a pattern. People came to see her because they were depressed, but they frequently had...

Women learn new beauty tricks during chemo

Losing your hair is a common side effect of chemotherapy, yet it can be incredibly traumatic. There are beautiful...

Gene mutations affect risk of breast cancer

In the fight for a cure for breast cancer, BRCA1 and BRCA2 get a lot of attention, but many people don’t understand...

Exercise is key during cancer fight

Exercise helps keep a body healthy and lowers risk of some diseases. For women with cancer, physical activity can...

Study finds many double mastectomies unnecessary

Women with early-stage cancer in one breast are increasingly choosing double mastectomies — even...

Signs can warn of potential breast cancer

Feeling a lump in the breast is a classic sign of breast cancer, but there are other less-well-known signals that can tip...

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 Horizon Medical welcomes new pharmacistGOSHEN – Kristy L. Kosior of Middletown, a licensed pharmacist, has joined Horizon Family...

Hospices grapple with problem of stolen meds

Nothing seemed to help the patient — and hospice staff didn’t know why.They sent home...

The Healthy Geezer: As your feet change, so must your shoes

Q. Over the years, I’ve been buying larger shoes. Could it be that my feet are getting bigger, or is it that I’ve...

Blog: The Clothesline Project

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is an ongoing issue that thrives on the silence of those affected. This observance...