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According to the American Diabetes Association, there are countless complications that can occur when you have type 2 diabetes. Just some of the many conditions include: Heart disease Stroke High blood pressure Eye problems, including blindness Foot complications HHNS Bacterial infections Now, a new study published in the journal Radiology suggests that it may actually […]

  Research highlights concern with smokers in their teens and 20’s and the effects done to them in their later years.   If you thought smoking a joint occasionally was OK, a new study released Tuesday suggests you might want to reconsider. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, is the first to link […]

One in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And, according to the CDC, the average age of diagnosis is 4-5 years, but a reliable autism diagnosis can be made as early as 18-24 months. Experts say that early detection is critical. Research shows, however, […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – As of Monday, April 14, there are 212 mumps cases reported in Franklin and Delaware counties. To date, 132 cases have been linked to The Ohio State University outbreak. Columbus Public Health (CPH) and Franklin County Public Health continue to investigate a growing number of mumps cases in the community, […]

  CLEVELAND – Are you sneezing and coughing more than normal? Your allergies are most likely to blame as experts say, “Move over Polar Vortex, here comes the Pollen Vortex!” According to doctors, pollen counts this allergy season are leading to more stuffed noses and coughing than before.  That’s because thanks to the longer winter, […]

According to the CDC, there has been an increase in the number of cases of nicotine poisoning from e-cigarettes. Disturbingly, 51 percent of calls to poison hotlines have involved children aged 5 and younger, while 42 percent involved people aged 20 and older. “The time has come to start thinking about what we can do to keep […]

You’ve probably already heard that a healthy diet can help reduce a host of diseases and conditions, as well as help improve how your body looks and performs. But now, a new study is singling out one food group in particular as the one that can really help save your life. But…there’s a catch. According […]

  Geauga County in northeast Ohio and Scioto County in the southern part of the state are at opposite ends of new state health rankings. The annual rankings from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released Wednesday say Geauga is Ohio’s healthiest county based on factors such as longevity, […]

*Terrence Howard was really close to his mother! His mom, Anita Williams, passed away in 2008, due to complications with colon cancer. But now a year after teaming up with Colon Cancer Alliance, he wants to express the importance of getting screened for cancer. “I loved my mother dearly, more than anything. I miss her […]

  (WOIO) – Three nonprofit organizations have received $1.2 million in funding to support housing opportunities for Ohioans living with AIDS or HIV. The money will be used to provide short-term rental, mortgage and utility assistance, support community housing and case management services. Community AIDS Network (Summit County) will receive $220,000 to operate the Community […]

  (WOIO) – A recent study shows that children of women who used the pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy appear to be at higher risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-like behavioral problems and hyperkinetic disorders (HKDs, a severe form of ADHD). This raises the concerns of many due to the fact that acetaminophen, aka Tylenol, is […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A St. Ignatius High School sophomore is playing a key role during Brain Injury Awareness Month and advocating for helmet safety. Nick Ventura’s passionate involvement in brain injury advocacy is born out of his first-hand experience. While in 7th grade, the teen suffered a traumatic brain injury while on a snowboarding trip […]