Health

Fitness wearable displaying heart rate, activity, sleep and blood oxygen health metrics on a person’s wrist.

How Modern Fitness Wearables Are Transforming Personal Health Monitoring

Over the past decade, fitness wearables have evolved. What started as a simple step counter has evolved into sophisticated health monitoring devices. These devices are now capable of generating valuable insights into an individual's overall health. Wearables such as smartwatches, fitness bands, and health trackers now continuously collect information about physical activity, heart rate, sleep…

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Medical professionals in scrubs urgently rushing a patient on a gurney down a hospital corridor.

Cincinnati hospital wait times challenge emergency care access across the region

Emergency departments across Greater Cincinnati continue to experience periods of crowding, longer patient stays, and increased demand for services.  Healthcare leaders say seasonal illness, staffing pressures, population growth, and broader access-to-care challenges all contribute to delays in emergency rooms.  While hospitals continue investing in capacity and technology, many patients still encounter extended waits depending on the…

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A calculator displaying the word prescription and a cost of 100 dollars, surrounded by scattered medication pills and US currency, illustrating the financial cost of healthcare.

Cincinnati prescription drug costs rising in 2026: What residents should know

Residents are bracing for tighter household budgets as Cincinnati prescription drug costs experience notable increases this year. Finding practical ways to navigate rising prescription drug costs is essential for families managing their long-term health. Treating medical conditions is getting noticeably more expensive for Ohioans. Pharmaceutical manufacturers plan to raise list prices on at least 350…

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Cincinnati hospital capacity faces severe strain amid surging demands

Rising patient admissions are putting intense pressure on Cincinnati hospital capacity across the region this year. Medicaid cuts threaten regional clinics, placing unprecedented strain on Cincinnati hospitals A new report reveals that recent Medicaid funding cuts are pushing Ohio’s healthcare system to the brink, threatening dozens of regional facilities and placing immense pressure on …

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2026 Healthcare Costs Could Become a Defining Issue for American Families

Why Healthcare Costs Could Decide the 2026 Midterm Elections The 2026 midterm elections could become a major test of healthcare affordability. Although inflation, immigration, military conflicts, and the broader economy remain central political issues, healthcare costs have emerged as a growing concern for voters across the political spectrum. Rising insurance premiums, uncertainty around Medicaid and…

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A female pharmacist handing a prescription to a patient at the new Over-the-Rhine health center pharmacy expansion in Cincinnati.

Over-the-Rhine health center expands care, adds first neighborhood pharmacy

A major healthcare expansion is underway in one of Cincinnati’s most historically underserved neighborhoods.  The new facility operated by Crossroad Health Center aims to address long-standing gaps in access to primary care, dental services, and prescription medications.  The project reflects broader efforts to improve public health infrastructure in Over-the-Rhine, where residents have faced barriers to…

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Great Value cottage cheese recall affects Greater Cincinnati shoppers

Cottage cheese recall may affect families in Cincinnati. The cottage cheese recall involves specific Walmart products sold under the Great Value brand.    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration lists the recall for select cottage cheese that Saputo Cheese USA Inc. produced because the company may not have fully pasteurized liquid dairy ingredients. Local grocery shoppers…

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