The Sojourner’s Truth Health Section
By Emily R. Evans The Truth Reporter On Saturday December 20, a lead poison testing event was held at The Nexus on Jefferson Ave from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lucas County children who were […]
(StatePoint) With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your […]
By Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County The Truth Contributor Build your own sheet pan meal for taste and ease. These can be made in an oven or large toaster oven (if it’s large enough […]
By Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD The Truth Contributor Dry skin does not just affect people who identify as “dry.” In fact, some of the most uncomfortable dryness I see in my dermatology practice shows up […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC The Truth Contributor On a quiet Saturday morning, Brian tied his sneakers and stepped outside his apartment. Life had been heavy lately—school stress, family responsibilities, […]
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Guest Column Republican power in this country has chosen cruelty as policy. It is not an accident. It is not a mistake. It is a […]
By Anthony Bouyer, PhD, Guest Column Black Americans have made profound contributions to the behavioral health workforce. Yet the field continues to experience a growing crisis, particularly in underserved communities. With a critical shortage of […]
Special to The Truth The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and friends, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices now so […]
By Ben Jealous Guest Column In Morrow County, Oregon, families are living through a crisis. According to a Rolling Stone investigation, mothers have suffered miscarriages. Neighbors are battling rare cancers. Local officials have raised concerns […]