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Fall Prevention Friday
On Friday, March 29th at 10:00am-12:00pm, The Athens Village will be hosting Fall Prevention Friday at The Athens Public Library. Learn how to increase your awareness of balance, and prevent… Read More
Report Links Housing To Health
By: Mary Meehan | Ohio Valley ReSource
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A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation confirms the significant health challenges in the Ohio Valley, including premature deaths. It also lays out the often overlooked connection between… Read More
Study Finds Racial Gap Between Who Causes Air Pollution And Who Breathes It
By: Jonathan Lambert | NPR
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Blacks and Hispanics are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than whites, yet whites consume more of the goods and services that cause it, according to new research.
Misophonia: When Life’s Noises Drive You Mad
By: April Fulton | NPR
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Some people experience intense rage or fear when they hear the sound of people chewing, spitting, or throat-clearing. Turns out they may have a rare condition known as misophonia.
Cholesterol Redux: As Eggs Make A Comeback, New Questions About Health Risks
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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A study found consuming two eggs per day was linked to a 27 percent higher risk of developing heart disease. The finding reopens the debate about the potential risks of too much dietary cholesterol.
Measles Is Spiking Around The Globe. How Worried Should We Be?
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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There are outbreaks in rich countries and poor countries, from the United States to Madagascar. And the World Health Organization says vaccine hesitancy is a top 10 threat to global health.
A Gulp Of Genetically Modified Bacteria Might Someday Treat A Range Of Illnesses
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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Researchers think genetically engineered versions of microbes that can live in humans could help treat some rare genetic disorders and perhaps help with Type 1 diabetes, cirrhosis and cancer.
U.S. Hospitals And Insurers Might Be Forced To Reveal The True Prices They Negotiate
By: Alison Kodjak | NPR
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A little-noticed Trump administration proposal would require hospitals, doctors and insurers to post the true, negotiated price for a medical procedure or service, as opposed to the “list” price.
Walk Your Dog, But Watch Your Footing: Bone Breaks Are On The Rise
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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Maybe it’s just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures.
Trump’s Overhaul Of Federal Family Planning Program Faces Multiple Lawsuits
By: Sarah McCammon | NPR
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The Trump administration has finalized new rules that bar federally funded family planning clinics from referring women for abortions. Abortion-rights supporters call that prohibition a “gag” rule.
Vaping-Related Bill Passes Without Tougher Age Restrictions
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Public health advocates say Kentucky lawmakers missed a chance to combat youth smoking by failing to take up proposals to raise the age for purchasing tobacco… Read More
Bone Marrow Transplant Renders Second Patient Free Of HIV
By: Richard Harris | NPR
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British doctors report the apparent eradication of HIV from a patient who was undergoing treatment for cancer. It’s only the second time this has been accomplished, despite many attempts.
Ohio Teen Tells Senate Why He Defied His Mom to Get Vaccinated
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An Ohio teen defied his mother’s anti-vaccine beliefs and started getting his shots when he turned 18 — and told Congress on Tuesday that it’s crucial to… Read More
Southeast Ohio Ecological Food & Farming Association meeting
The OEFFA Southeast Ohio (SEOH) chapter, a grassroots voice for OEFFA members from Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, Vinton, and Washington counties, welcomes farmers, gardeners,… Read More
Could Your Mindset Affect How Well A Treatment Works?
By: Esther Landhuis | NPR
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Researchers are learning that attitude can have measurable effects on health. For a food allergy therapy, thinking of stressful side effects as positive signals helped patients complete the treatment.
Double-Booked Surgeons: Study Raises Safety Questions For High-Risk Patients
By: Rebecca Ellis | NPR
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Most patients do fine, research suggests, when the lead surgeon steps away to begin another procedure. But patients who are older or have underlying medical conditions sometimes fare worse.
West Virginia Coal Miners Rally For Black Lung Legislation
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Miners and advocates rallied Wednesday at the West Virginia Capitol in support of a series of bills aimed at preventing and treating severe black lung disease. Five bills introduced by… Read More
Scientists Release Controversial Genetically Modified Mosquitoes In High-Security Lab
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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The insects were created, using CRISPR, to carry a powerful “gene drive.” The mosquitoes could provide a potent weapon against malaria, but they raise fears about unpredictable environmental effects.
Officials: Ohio Has a Hepatitis A Outbreak, But It’s Not New
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Department of Health says reports that wrongly imply a newly declared outbreak of hepatitis A are circulating around the state, apparently prompted by a… Read More
Scientific Duo Gets Back To Basics To Make Childbirth Safer
By: Alison Kodjak | NPR
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Remarkably little is known about the fundamentals of how a woman carries a baby inside her. Two Columbia University researchers aim to change that, to reduce the number of kids born too soon.
As Opioid Crisis Affects A New Generation, Experts Study Long-Term Effects Of Prenatal Exposure
By: Aaron Payne | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Sue Meeks has worked with children for years as a registered nurse. Meeks manages the family navigator program at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Several… Read More
Senators Propose Bill To Develop Alzheimer’s, Dementia Action Plan
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Two state senators say Ohio needs to join all other states in developing a comprehensive plan to deal with rising numbers of residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia that are likely… Read More
Health Experts Say Poor Practice By Company Likely Source Of Vaccination Infections
By: Mary Meehan | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Infectious disease experts say poor practices in vaccine delivery are the likely cause of infections reported by some people who received vaccine shots at their places of employment in the… Read More
Coroners Issue Warnings Following New Opioid Death Spikes
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Coroners in two of Ohio’s largest counties have issued drug misuse warnings following the reappearance of an opioid so powerful it’s sometimes used to sedate elephants…. Read More
Scans Show Female Brains Remain Youthful As Male Brains Wind Down
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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Researchers say the metabolism of a woman’s brain remains higher than a man’s throughout a lifetime. And that may help with late-life creativity and learning.
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