Study finds many preteens have high cholesterol
By Marilynn MarchioneAssociated PressThere’s fresh evidence that a lot of young people could be headed for heart trouble. A large study of preteens in Texas found that about one-third of them had...
View ArticlePoll: Obama health law fails to gain support
WASHINGTON: Despite a late surge in sign-ups, support for President Barack Obama’s health-care law is languishing at its lowest level since passage of the landmark legislation four years ago, according...
View ArticleTraining program to help faith communities combat child abuse
A special training program on child abuse and neglect is being offered by Summit County Children Services to the faith community.The free program, called “Protect Your Church…Protect Your Children —...
View ArticlePicking a puppy that is right for you
Several of you have asked for advice on how to choose a puppy. Susan Jenkins of Papp’s Dog Services provides a primer on how you can find the best pup for your family. Bringing a new puppy home can be...
View ArticleSaving Simon
My friend Bill Jones of Bath Township recently called with heartbreaking news. His small black dog, a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, was very ill. Jones thought the poor pup was about to die and he...
View ArticleFormer pastor at Akron Baptist Temple launches new church
The Rev. Dallas R. Billington is doing a new thing.The third-generation Billington to serve as pastor of the historic Akron Baptist Temple will launch City Church AC (Akron/Canton) Sunday at Musica, 51...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in the Sky: Astronomy for April
If you need a break from finishing up your 1040 on April 15, take a few minutes to watch the lunar eclipse that begins at 1 a.m. You won’t notice much until about 2 a.m. when the umbra, the darkest...
View ArticleStudies find new drugs greatly lower cholesterol
WASHINGTON: A new class of experimental medicines can dramatically lower cholesterol, raising hopes of a fresh option for people who can’t tolerate or don’t get enough help from Lipitor and other...
View ArticleThe Chapel has a candidate for senior pastor, after a year of searching
The Rev. Tim Armstrong, founder and senior pastor at Mansfield’s Crossroads Community Church, has been identified as the candidate to become the next senior pastor at The Chapel.Armstrong, 50, was...
View ArticleLocal history: Small fortune found hidden in closet of Cuyahoga Falls home in...
Harriet Morris was having trouble making ends meet.The 42-year-old Cuyahoga Falls woman, a divorced mother raising three sons, had $1.35 in her purse, $2 in her checking account and $1 in her savings...
View ArticleCharity events — week of March 31
This WeekTodayVolunteer Fair — 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Suites, 1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Sponsored by AARP and the Summit County United Way. Refreshments and discussion about volunteering....
View ArticleTest accurately rules out heart attacks in the ER
WASHINGTON: A simple test appears very good at ruling out heart attacks in people who go to emergency rooms with chest pain, a big public-health issue and a huge worry for patients.A large study in...
View ArticleFinal health-care enrollment events set around Ohio
COLUMBUS: Health care advocates are holding their final enrollment events around Ohio as a key deadline under the federal law approaches.People who start an application by Monday can enroll for this...
View ArticleChick-fil-A again tops KFC as top chicken chain
NEW YORK: Chick-fil-A widened its lead over rival KFC as the No. 1 chicken chain by sales in the U.S. last year.Preliminary data from food industry researcher Technomic shows that Atlanta-based...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Salmon cakes crisp on outside
SALMON CAKES¼ cup mayonnaise¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill¼ cup finely chopped red onionFinely grated zest of 1 lemon1 tsp. salt½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper1¾ lbs. cooked salmon, skin, bones and...
View ArticleBeer notes: Main Street to host beer festival May 3 in Garrettsville
A beer festival is coming back to Garrettsville.Several years ago, the Main Street Grille and Brewing Co. hosted the Frozen Falls Beer Festival — named after the small, picturesque falls behind the...
View ArticleFood Notes: Creepy cake creates buzz; Orlando introduces new bread; Spring...
Turns out that bread made with purple flour isn’t, well, purple.Area grocery shoppers can find out for themselves now that Orlando Baking Co. is offering Purple Wheat Raisin loaves, part of an expanded...
View ArticleCooking Classes — week of April 2 and beyond
Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus, Highland Hills, www.tri-c.edu.Baking Bread, with Giovanna Mingrone, 7-9:30 p.m. April 10. $39.Roasting Meats, with Kellie Geiger, 6:30-9 p.m. April 16. $39....
View ArticleNew in food: TriScale Compact Folding Digital Kitchen Scale
Some kitchen scales can be space grabbers, an issue in homes where counter space is at a premium. That makes the TriScale Compact Folding Digital Kitchen Scale by Joseph Joseph so appealing. When the...
View ArticleAsk a Cook: Do I really need to rinse quinoa?
Q: Some packages say to rinse quinoa before cooking and other brands don’t mention it. I can’t taste the difference. Should I rinse quinoa or not?A: There’s a natural substance on quinoa called saponin...
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