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Ohio mosquito activity surges as heat and rain fuel summer breeding

Health officials across Ohio say mosquito populations are rising as the state moves through the peak of summer. Recent rounds of rain followed by hot and humid weather have created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed. Experts say standing water allows mosquitoes to lay eggs, while warm temperatures speed up their life cycle. As a…

ByNina OliverioJuly 24, 20260Comments

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Air quality alert extended across Greater Cincinnati through Wednesday

Residents across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will remain under an air quality alert through Wednesday, July 15, after regional officials extended the advisory because of continued elevated ozone pollution. The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (SOAQA) originally expected the alert to end on Monday, July 14, but updated forecasts showed ground-level ozone concentrations would…

ByNina OliverioJuly 15, 20260Comments

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Heat-related illnesses expected to rise amid Cincinnati heat

Heat-related illnesses are expected to increase across Greater Cincinnati as dangerous temperatures persist through the holiday week. These concerns are prompting emergency departments, urgent care centers, and public health officials to urge residents to recognize symptoms early and avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Healthcare providers across Greater Cincinnati are preparing for an increase in…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

The city council has prioritized the immediate removal of dangerous lead water lines across Cincinnati neighborhoods. Replacing these aging lead water lines will protect public health and improve overall water system reliability. Cincinnati leaders are taking aggressive action to replace lead water lines and modernize local infrastructure. Removing lead water lines is the primary focus…

ByNina OliverioJune 29, 20260Comments

A slightly hazy view of the Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River during a regional air quality alert.

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Air quality alert issued across Greater Cincinnati as ozone levels rise

Residents across Greater Cincinnati faced an air quality advisory on Thursday after regional environmental officials forecast elevated ozone concentrations during warm and sunny conditions. The advisory covered several counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana and remained in effect from midnight Thursday through midnight Thursday night. The warning came from the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency,…

ByNina OliverioJune 4, 20260Comments

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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

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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

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Ohio mosquito activity surges as heat and rain fuel summer breeding

Air quality alert extended across Greater Cincinnati through Wednesday

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Air quality alert issued across Greater Cincinnati as ozone levels rise

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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

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