Alopecia Has a First and Last Name That You Must Know
By Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD The Truth Contributor Alopecia is a word many people recognize, but it is often misunderstood. It simply means hair loss. It does not tell us what type of hair loss […]
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The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
Safe Produce for Healthy Households
Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Although cyclospora has been in the news, there are many microscopic pathogens that can cause food borne illness. No one wants to be sick from food! […]
Beat the 2026 Summer Heat With This Cost-Cutting Home Prep Checklist
Special to The Truth As the country braces for a predicted “hotter-than-normal” summer, homeowners will face financial pressure from higher cooling costs compared to last year. The good news? This easy and affordable DIY checklist […]
Fire Up True American Flavor on the Grill to Celebrate America 250
Special to The Truth As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, backyards across the country are gearing up for a milestone summer — and the grill is once again at the heart […]
Keep it Cool and Tasty
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor I want to share about the field trips we hosted to our little sensory garden last week at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. While many gardens […]
June 27: National PTSD Awareness Day—Understanding Trauma, Extending Grace, and Promoting Healing
By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, Licensed Professional Clinical Therapist & Air Force Veteran The Truth Contributor National PTSD Awareness Day was created to promote awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to encourage […]
Kaptur Announces Over $1 Million in Research Awards to UToledo for Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, and Diabetic Kidney Diseases
Special to The Truth Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the University of Toledo will receive two separate grants from the Department of Health and Human Services to fund life-saving medical research. The first is […]
Hot Grilling and Flavor Trends for the Summer
Special to The Truth Playing with fire has never been hotter when it comes to flavor and summer grilling. A new grilling trend report, released by the McCormick brand, spotlights three red-hot trends centering on […]
Depression in Black Youth: Why Summer Connection Matters for a Healthier Future
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham The Truth Contributor As the end of the school year is finally here, many families view summer as a season to relax and enjoy free time. For […]
A Smarter Approach to Acne
By Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD The Truth Contributor If you have ever felt overwhelmed standing in the skincare aisle trying to figure out what actually works for acne, you are not alone. Between social media […]