DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Department of Health says flu cases this past season were the most since it began keeping count. Stats show that 5,200 Ohioans were hospitalized with the flu from SeptemberMore >>
The Ohio Department of Health says flu cases this past season were the most since it began keeping count.More >>
With Father's Day right around the corner families have either gotten gifts already or are in a rush to pick up something last minute. Here are a few unique ideas for this year, or next, to make the perfect gift.More >>
With Father's Day around the corner, families have either gotten gifts already or are in a rush to pick up something last minute. Here are a few unique ideas for this year, or next, to make the perfect gift.More >>
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ProMedica is treating area stroke patients in a new stroke unit. Doctors are bringing extra awareness to the dangers of strokes during May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month.More >>
ProMedica is treating area stroke patients in a new stroke unit. Doctors are bringing extra awareness to the dangers of strokes during May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month. More >>
Starting your morning with a high-protein food and a "dessert" -- such as a doughnut or a slice of cake -- may help you lose weight and keep it off, a new study suggests.More >>
Starting your morning with a high-protein food and a "dessert" -- such as a doughnut or a slice of cake -- may help you lose weight and keep it off, a new study suggests.More >>
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The sun's damaging rays are not only a threat to your skin, but also to your eyes. Choosing the right sunglasses can decrease your chances of developing several eye diseases.More >>
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A panel of federal health experts voted unanimously in favor of a new eye drug from Regeneron, bringing the company one step closer to competing against a blockbuster Roche drug that currently dominates the market.More >>
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Dr. Catherine Carrigan, says the condition "could be related to changes in the melatonin system in the body, changes in the circadian rhythm" or "could also be because of shortened daylight."More >>
Researchers say a vaccine for a sexually spread virus has cut infections in teen girls by half.More >>
A vaccine against a cervical cancer virus cut infections in teen girls by half in the first study to measure the shot's impact since it came on the market. The results impressed health experts and a top government top...More >>
A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi...More >>
A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia.More >>
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause...More >>
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications...More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season, with officials worried it could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a...More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season in what officials worry could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade.More >>
A nonprofit that's helping spread the word about President Barack Obama's health overhaul is launching a campaign that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans.More >>
A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism...More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new...More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.More >>
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.More >>
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.More >>
Health officials in Mumbai are investigating reports that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife know the sex of a baby they are having through a surrogate mother.More >>
Health officials in Mumbai are investigating reports that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife know the sex of a baby they are having through a surrogate mother.More >>
By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she'd been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery.More >>
By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she'd been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery.More >>
As the flu season continues to pack a punch for some Americans, new research suggests there might be a simple way to reduce the risk for infection in an indoor setting: hike up humidity levels.More >>
As the flu season continues to pack a punch for some Americans, new research suggests there might be a simple way to reduce the risk for infection in an indoor setting: hike up humidity levels.More >>
Each year, American workers miss 100 million workdays due to the flu alone. There’s a trace of irony in that number: Many of those days wouldn’t have to be lost if those who were sick stayed home,...More >>
Each year, American workers miss 100 million workdays due to the flu alone. There’s a trace of irony in that number: Many of those days wouldn’t have to be lost if those who were sick stayed home, preventing the...More >>
(BPT) - People who have gotten sick report their cold and flu symptoms lasted up to six days, according to the Vicks Second Annual Global Cough and Cold Survey. While health experts advise sick workers to stay home...More >>
(BPT) - People who have gotten sick report their cold and flu symptoms lasted up to six days, according to the Vicks Second Annual Global Cough and Cold Survey. While health experts advise sick workers to stay home to avoid...More >>
A central Ohio day care worker is denying accusations that she sprinkled drugs on snacks to get children in her day care to sleep during the day.More >>
A central Ohio day care worker has been accused of sprinkling drugs on snacks to get children to go to sleep.More >>
Prosecutors in Cleveland are considering whether charges should be filed against private security guards who police say fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a confrontation last weekend.More >>
Prosecutors in Cleveland are considering whether charges should be filed against private security guards who police say fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a confrontation last weekend.More >>
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