LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Allen County Genealogical Society inducted two new members into the First Families of Allen County during a recent pre…
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - GI Physicians invited the public to Westgate Entertainment Center to do some “Bowlin’ for Your Colon.”
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Allen County Genealogy Society held its monthly meeting Saturday afternoon, welcoming both members and the public for a …
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - February is Black History Month, and the Allen County Genealogical Society held a presentation on the early African American…
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, claiming one in every three women in the United States annually, according to the American Heart Association.
Cleveland Clinic’s Love Your Heart survey found 74% of Americans believe stress can negatively impact heart health.
Mercy Health Saint Rita's wants to promote prostate cancer awareness, as well as early detection. Common symptoms include frequent urination, weak or interrupted urine flow, blood in urine, or discomfort or pain while sitting. Doctors say the earlier you test the better, especially if you have a family history.
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia with no known cure, but research continues to find treatments to slow the progression of the disease. Lima Rotarians heard about a local clinical study being done to help detect signs of Alzheimer's long before any symptoms are visible. Care Access of Lima is looking for individuals to take part in this study that includes a blood test to detect protein levels that could be a sign of Alzheimer's.
Lima Memorial Health System and Bryan Gray Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery say that melanoma is the most common tell-tale sign of skin cancer. Melanoma is when an unusual growth or change occurs in an existing mole. Family history is also a big factor when it comes to the risk of skin cancer.
About 1 in 5 people in the United States who are living with diabetes are unaware they even have the disease, and that ratio goes to 8 out of 10 people who have prediabetes and don’t realize it. So, the association has called March 22nd, Diabetes Alert Day, for people to check to see if they are at higher risk for developing the disease.