CLEVELAND – Whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) saves lives by treating cancer that has spread to the brain, but it also causes long-standing brain damage. Fast Facts Many patients who go through radiation treatment later develop memory problems, thinking difficulties, and depression because the WBRT creates chronic oxidative stress in the brain. There are currently no medicines that adequately […]
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Ohio Senate considers bill to regulate kratom production and sales
COLUMBUS — Kratom sellers and manufacturers may face stricter regulations on the products they can produce or sell if Senate Bill 299 passes — a move that is supported by local healthcare providers. The bill, which some lawmakers are calling the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, was introduced in the Ohio Senate by Senator Louis W. Blessing, […]
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Ohio EMA offers tips for staying safe in the summer heat
COLUMBUS — Summer can be a great time of year to play sports, enjoy family picnics, or take a stroll through a neighborhood park; but it can also bring excessive heat that may make your summertime fun take a dangerous turn. As Ohio can expect extreme heat periodically throughout the summer, these #BeatTheHeatOhio tips will […]
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Mother donates thousands of ounces of breast milk to babies in need
MANSFIELD — Alia Ross of Mansfield knew she wanted to breastfeed her daughter Novaline. What she didn’t expect is that she’d help feed thousands of other babies. After years of trying to start a family, Ross gave birth to a healthy baby girl last summer. She soon found her body produced more milk than Novaline […]