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Bill Addresses Pensions, Health Care for Miners, Retirees
By: John Raby | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is co-sponsoring a bill with West Virginia’s two U.S. senators and others aimed at preserving the pensions of about 92,000 retired… Read More
Measles Virus May Wipe Out Immune Protection For Other Diseases
By: Emily Vaughn | NPR
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Another reason not to skip the measles vaccine: A measles infection may cause lasting harm to the immune system, research finds, making patients more vulnerable to other diseases.
DeWine Says Addressing Increase in Uninsured Children is a Priority
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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There are about 133,000 children in Ohio that do not have health care insurance, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. The study analyzed census… Read More
Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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The number of workers getting less than seven hours of sleep a night is rising. Stress and our culture of constant connection may be to blame.
Hospitals Around The World Have A Dire Shortage Of Blood
By: Tim McDonnell | NPR
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The first global analysis of blood supply and demand finds that many developing countries are relying on risky emergency donations.
Get Your Flu Shot Now, Doctors Advise, Especially If You’re Pregnant
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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Pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease are particularly vulnerable to flu complications yet lag the elderly in getting vaccinated.
Some Ohioans Are Fuming Over Flavored Vaping Products
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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On the very day a new excise tax on vapor products went into effect, hundreds gathered for a rally at the Ohio Statehouse. Meanwhile, Gov. Mike DeWine called for new changes. People… Read More
Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
By: Alex Smith | NPR
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New treatment guidelines don’t assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.
Health Officials Report Ohio’s 1st West Nile Death of 2019
By: Associated Press
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed the first human death in the state this year from the West Nile virus. Authorities said Wednesday that a… Read More
Purdue Pharma, Accused Of Fueling Opioid Crisis, Files For Chapter 11
By: Bobby Allyn | NPR
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The bankruptcy follows the Sackler family, which owns Purdue, agreeing to surrender control of the company and offering $3 billion in cash to opioid-hit communities.
How A Proposed 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Could Help Prevention Efforts
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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The current suicide hotline — 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255 — has helped many people. But it’s long and tough to remember in a crisis. The FCC is proposing a new national, three-digit number.
US Officials Revise Vaping Illness Count to 380 in 36 states
By: Mike Stobbe | AP
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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government has refined how it is measuring an outbreak of breathing illnesses in people who vape, now counting only cases that are most closely… Read More
Why Are Addiction Treatment Options Limited For Health Workers?
By: Selena Simmons-Duffin | NPR
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Doctors and nurses are often barred from turning to FDA-approved medications that research shows to be the most effective way to quit. Critics of that policy say stigma is undermining best practice
OVST Double Feature Rocky Horror 5K Fun Run/Walk
The 1st Annual OVST Double-Feature 5k Fun Run/Walk ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio Valley Summer Theater is continuing their initiative to facilitate community engagement and provide fun for Athens residents. With… Read More
Officials Face ‘Uphill Battle’ Finding WV Hospital Buyer
By: Associated Press
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – Officials in a West Virginia town say they’ve faced difficulties finding a buyer for a medical center that shut down its main services about a month… Read More
How Should Scientists’ Access To Health Databanks Be Managed?
By: Richard Harris | NPR
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Medical and genetic data from more than a million Americans are now in scientific databases. Some programs hoard the data, while others share widely with scientists, hoping to speed medical discovery.
Vitamin E Suspected In Lung Problems Among People Who Vaped Cannabis
By: Joe Neel | Allison Aubrey | NPR
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New York officials say tests found high levels of vitamin E in cannabis vaping products used by people who developed lung damage. But it’s only one of many possible causes still under investigation.
Ohio Man Accused of Posing as Nurse Faces Felony Charges
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man impersonated a licensed practical nurse for nearly four years using a stolen identity. Officials say that some of the patients he… Read More
While “Zombie” Mines Idle, Cleanup And Workers Remain In Limbo
By: Joe Yerardi | Mark Olalde | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The sound of metal banging against metal broke the calm on the high mesa separating Colorado’s Paradox and Big Gypsum valleys. An old rusted headframe marked the entrance to an… Read More
State Confirms Three Ill Due To Vaping But Is Investigating More
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Three cases of severe lung illness that are likely due to vaping have been confirmed in Ohio. And it’s thought there are more. The Ohio Department of Health’s Dr. Mark… Read More
Medical Board to Review Nearly 2,000 ‘Sexual Boundary’ Cases
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Medical Board of Ohio plans to review nearly 2,000 closed cases involving alleged “sexual boundary” violations by doctors over the past 25 years to… Read More
Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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As more than 30 states have liberalized marijuana laws, the use and potency of the drug have increased. The surgeon general says there’s no safe amount of marijuana for adolescents and pregnant women.
Duped In The Deli Aisle? ‘No Nitrates Added’ Labels Are Often Misleading
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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Consumer groups are urging the USDA to change labeling rules for processed meats. They argue that “uncured” and “no nitrates added” labels may falsely lead people to believe these meats are healthier.
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Yoga with Piper at The Dairy Barn Arts Center! Every Wednesday this fall season on the patio or in the galleries! BYOMAT 5:15-6:30 p.m. Donation Based Yoga
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