Northwest Ohio students experience medical school at CampMed
The 39 students, who will be freshmen in high school this fall, participated in hands-on lessons... More
Local Health
Purdue team takes aneurysm research to nation's capital
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Brain aneurysms caused by bomb blasts and other severe trauma could... More
- <p>ERIC WEDDLE</p>Journal & Courier
Beyond meat: Americans are preoccupied with protein
Carbs? Calories? Fat? They are so very last decade. Dieters and would-be healthy eaters know the... More
- MICHAEL HILLAssociated Press
Spine-injured rats can walk and climb
NEW YORK (AP) -- Many scientists are working on treatments to help people with spinal cord... More
- MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer
Hospitals are adding palliative teams at a feverish pace
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Fighting stage-four ovarian cancer, Carol Delzatto has more doctor... More
- MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press
Program manager announced at Kaitlyn's Cottage
In her role as program manager at Kaitlyn's Cottage, Marsha Kott will help facilitate fulfilling... More
Overdiagnosis can be harmful, needless, costly
There's a growing pushback in American medical care -- and across the developed world -- to be... More
ProMedica honors long-time employees in Defiance
ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital recently honored employees who are celebrating milestone... More
Stigma of hearing loss is a barrier to getting help for many
EST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- It was five years ago when Robin Benson first suspected that her... More
- TAYA FLORESJournal & Courier
Sunscreen alert: As summer begins, read the labels and choose wisely
By JEREMY GOLDMEIER Scripps Howard News Service The sun can be a merciless force. And while... More
Docs say premature infant deaths could easily be reduced
Worldwide, 1 in 11 babies is born too early, a proportion that rises to 1 in 9 births in the... More
Susan G. Komen for the Cure gives $10,100 to Putnam County Health Department
The Northwest Ohio Susan G. Komen for the Cure has granted Putnam County a total of $73,890 since... More
Culller retires after more than 45 years at Defiance Regional Hospital
After more than 45 years of service, Marie Culler, of Ayersville, has retired from ProMedica... More
Healthy eating can cost less
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Is it really more expensive to eat healthy? An Agriculture Department study... More
- SAM HANANELAssociated Press
Hicksville hospital will hold its annual Fit Walk & Ride on Saturday
HICKSVILLE -- The 18th Annual Fit Walk & Ride, organized by Health Fit Rehabilitation & Wellness... More
Giesige wins Nursing Excellence Award at Mercy Defiance Hospital
Marcia Giesige, RN, has received the annual Nursing Excellence Award during this year's... More
Defiance Mercy Clinic speech therapists offer summer program
Registrations are being accepted for a summer program to treat all types of speech and language... More
What to look for in an elder care facility
As men and women enter their golden years, many decide they can no longer maintain their homes... More
- Metro Creative
Flu season came and went without much impact
By JAY PRICE Raleigh News and Observer The 2011-2012 flu season seems to be in its final weeks,... More
Safety is a major factor in the choice for assisted living
Thousands of people every year begin the process of evaluating assisted living facilities (ALF) ... More
- Metro Creative
'Caresharing' author discusses caring for elderly
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (SHNS) -- Marty Richards' elderly aunt read everything she ever wrote. Her... More
- By WAVENEY ANN MOORE Tampa Bay Times
American HomePatient hosts free sleep therapy clinic in Archbold
ARCHBOLD -- American HomePatient is hosting a free clinic to help people living with CPAP get the... More
When you become the parent of your parent
Medical advancements have enabled people to live longer. Though everyone wants to live longer,... More
- Metro Creative
New treatments give spinal injury patients hope for future
By JEREMY OLSON Minneapolis Star Tribune Brandon Loney can't move his legs, but once a week, he... More
Improving speech after a stroke can be done
By IRENE MAHER Tampa Bay Times ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Nearly 800,000 Americans have strokes each... More
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