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Political Hostility and Online Incivility: Why People Feel Meaner Now

Political hostility doesn’t just show up at election time anymore. It shows up in family group chats, comment sections, school meetings, and everyday conversations that feel more brittle than they used to.h If it feels like people are quicker to snap—and social media is rougher than ever—there’s evidence behind that feeling. A rise in political…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 18, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

Winter in southwest Ohio has a personality of its own. Cincinnati sits in a large river valley, which means temperatures can shift quickly. One week brings sunshine and flurries over the Ohio River. The next brings freezing rain, sharp wind, and long stretches of gray skies. These changing conditions can have a big impact on…

ByBrett HarnettFebruary 11, 20260Comments

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From Eggs to Code: Why Flu Vaccines Are Moving Toward mRNA

For decades, flu vaccines have been made the same way: growing weakened viruses in chicken eggs and injecting them to train the immune system. It works, but it’s slow, imprecise, and increasingly outdated. What the COVID-19 pandemic proved is that a more modern method exists. The success of mRNA vaccines has accelerated a shift that…

ByBrett HarnettJanuary 19, 20260Comments

Measles outbreak warning sign regarding the confirmed 2026 cases in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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Measles outbreak confirmed in Ohio

The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed a measles outbreak in the state. This marks the first such outbreak of 2026. The measles outbreak involves three children from the same household in Cuyahoga County who tested positive for measles, according to the agency’s announcement. Health officials say all of the children were unvaccinated…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 9, 20260Comments

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Ohio local health officials investigate Legionnaires’ outbreak at Christ Hospital

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has launched a formal investigation into a potential Legionnaires’ outbreak at The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn. Additional cases were identified in December 2025, ODH said. Officials confirmed that there are patients who recently developed the severe form of pneumonia during their stays at the facility. The Christ…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

A woman lying in bed covering her ears with her hands and a pillow, appearing distressed by a high-pitched noise.

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Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

Cincinnati residents are reporting a series of mysterious high-pitched sounds that continue to disturb the peace in several historic neighborhoods. Local officials have yet to identify the exact origin of these high-pitched sounds that wake families in the middle of the night. According to reports from the Cincinnati Police Department, dozens of noise complaints…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments

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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

A healthcare worker administering a Hepatitis B vaccine to a patient, with a vaccine vial visible.

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Ohio bill seeks to drop Hep  B from preschool vaccine requirements, strengthen exemptions

Ohio’s immunization laws could undergo a significant shift. This change would occur if House Bill 561, commonly referred to as the Ohio Hepatitis B exemption (Hep B exemption) bill, also known as the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E.) The Act advances through the legislature. The bill proposes a…

ByNina OliverioNovember 20, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

From Eggs to Code: Why Flu Vaccines Are Moving Toward mRNA

Measles outbreak confirmed in Ohio

Ohio local health officials investigate Legionnaires’ outbreak at Christ Hospital

Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

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

Ohio bill seeks to drop Hep  B from preschool vaccine requirements, strengthen exemptions

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