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Home remedies: The bad breath battle

To reduce or prevent bad breath, here’s what you should do,

Apr 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Graduate student Didem Peren Aykas uses the experimental diagnostic tool, which measures metabolic activity in the blood, distinguishing fibromyalgia from other chronic pain conditions with near 100 percent accuracy.
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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia accurately spotted in experimental blood test

Study finds ‘molecular signature’ for often-misdiagnosed disease.

Apr 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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Medical research

Novel strategy fights back bacterial antibiotic resistance

“Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent threats to public health.”

Apr 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Kaetzel
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Health Matters

April is IBS Awareness Month

Irritable bowel syndrome affects about 12 percent of the population, and more women than men.

Apr 14, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana businesses also need to educate the first-time consumers

So far, nearly 450 physicians have signed up to recommend medical marijuana in the first 12 months the state medical board has been approving doctors for the program. However, only about a quarter of them are actively prescribing medical marijuana cards that are needed to purchase products.

Updated Apr 10, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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Thinking About Health

Drug company payments to doctors may influence prescription choices

Drug and device database may be one of health care’s best-kept secrets.

Apr 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Rachel Velishek
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Mental Health

Self injury becoming more common with teens

If you suspect self-injuring behaviors, communicate your concerns calmly and directly.

Apr 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Dr. Marc Dolce
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FB Instant Article

Millions battle chronic wounds annually

Chronic wounds affect 6.7 million people in the United States, and counting.

Apr 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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Businesses benefit from Ohio laws widening access to alcohol

Leaders in addiction prevention say the rapid expansion may threaten public health.

Apr 7, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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It's National Public Health Week

Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities through education.

Apr 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Lieberman
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Rural Heath Column

Health care, other income issues complicate retirement

Health coverage presents a short- and a long-term problem.

Apr 1, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Julie Cloud
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Health Matters

'Light It Up Blue' for autism awareness

April is Autism Awareness Month and the community is encouraged to “light it up blue” for these activities for the sensory-sensitive.

Apr 1, 2019 at 2:00 AM
Members of the birthing center staff stand together in celebration of the recent recognition the center earned. Pictured (from left) are Jackie Ryan, Tiffany Romell, Theresa Leber, Megan Smith, Suzanna Trout, Gena Williams and Emily Dellisanti.
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Fisher Titus Medical Center

Fisher-Titus birthing center receives breastfeeding recognition

Medical center lauded for its efforts to encourage and support breastfeeding mothers.

Mar 31, 2019 at 10:44 PM
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Sugar could be boosting cancer growth

Study shows high-fructose corn syrup boosts intestinal tumor growth in mice.

Mar 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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Health Matters

Behind the scenes of the emergency room

How does the ER work and when should you go?

Mar 24, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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