Domestic violence trend intensifies in Cincinnati

Domestic violence remains a pressing public safety issue in Cincinnati as recent cases and statewide data show troubling trends. The latest high-profile incidents and statistical reports underscore both the human toll and the broader pattern of domestic violence across Hamilton County and Ohio. Several local cases in the past weeks have drawn public and legal…

ByNina OliverioDecember 19, 20250Comments

Assorted boxes of misbranded prescription drugs and contact lenses after authorities intercepted them at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Health News

Customs agents seize high-risk CVG shipments of prescription drugs, contact lenses

CVG shipments sparked a major enforcement action by federal authorities in Cincinnati. CVG shipments included nearly 450 packages of high-risk, misbranded prescription drugs and contact lenses. Federal customs agents at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport intercepted a significant number of illegal and potentially dangerous products. This occurred in a targeted operation. The enforcement effort focused on…

ByNina OliverioDecember 18, 20250Comments

Senior accessing medical record portals on a laptop to manage online medical records

Health Lifestyle

Medical Record Portals: Empowering Seniors Through Technology

In an age where healthcare is becoming increasingly digitized, seniors are at a pivotal crossroads. While technology offers convenience and transparency, it can also feel intimidating for those not raised in a digital era. Yet one of the most powerful tools for personal health management — medical record portals — is more accessible and important…

ByBrett HarnettDecember 17, 20250Comments

Safety-net hospital trauma team providing emergency care inside a Level I trauma center in Cincinnati.

Community Health

The Importance of a Safety-Net Hospital that also serves as a Level I Trauma Center

The Importance of a Safety-Net Level I Trauma Center In every major metropolitan area, certain hospitals serve a role far larger than their physical footprint. These institutions—often referred to as safety-net hospitals—provide essential care to individuals regardless of their insurance status, income level, or ability to pay. When a safety-net hospital is also designated as…

ByBrett HarnettDecember 3, 20250Comments

Close-up view of mixed shredded cheese blend affected by the 2025 recall.

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Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese recalled for potential metal contamination

A nationwide recall has been issued for more than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned that certain products may contain metal fragments. This poses a serious safety hazard that could cause injury if ingested. The recall affects a wide variety of shredded cheeses. These include…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

A pile of brown and white eggs used to illustrate common food myths about nutrition.

Health Lifestyle Tips

3 Fitness Food Myths That Need to Die — For Good

For decades, Americans have been fed half-truths about nutrition. Some came from well-meaning government guidelines, others from commercial marketing, and the result is a country confused about what to eat. As a certified trainer and certified in nutrition, I still hear the same food myths over and over — even though science has moved on. Here…