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Ortho Cincy offers tips to prevent bone fractures this fall season
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (290+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As the weather cools and rain becomes more frequent, the risk of slips, falls, and broken bones increases, according to the team at Ortho Cincy. Dr. Amelia Wiggins, an orthopaedic. .. Ortho Cincy offers tips to prevent bone fractures…...
Longevity medicine grows as patients seek fitness, blood and bone density testing
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (429+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The promise of a longer, healthier life is fueling a growing trend in health care known as longevity medicine, and one local patient says it is already paying off. William Freeman signed up a few months ago with…...
Facebook Marketplace safety tips: How to avoid scams when buying or selling items
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) by Cassandra Arsenault, WKRC CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Facebook Marketplace offers a convenient platform for buying and selling items, but users should be cautious to avoid scams. Experts recommend several safety measures for a successful transaction. First, always try to deal with…...
Study finds two cups of caffeinated coffee a day may lower lifelong dementia risk
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (388+ words) Severe Thunderstorm WATCH for Fayette, Union and Franklin Counties in Indiana until 11 PM. CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A couple of cups of caffeinated coffee a day may do more than help people power through a long shift " it may also be linked…...
Local sisters invite community to Purple Stride walk to fight pancreatic cancer
1+ week, 1+ day ago (177+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Hundreds of people are expected to turn out in a sea of purple to raise money for pancreatic cancer research during the Purple Stride Cincinnati walk. Two sisters, Barb Thornton and Mary Reike, are inviting the community to…...
Breakthrough local trial targets back pain relief
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) " A groundbreaking trial at Mayfield Brain and Spine is exploring ways to alleviate a common cause of back pain linked to adjacent segment disease. This condition often manifests as pain in one part of the back and is…...
Cincinnati Cancer Advisors to host Wine, Women and Shoes event May 7 at Union Terminal
2+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) Cincinnati Cancer Advisors is inviting people to attend its Wine, Women and Shoes event May 7th from 6-10 p. m. at Union Terminal. An annual fundraiser at Cincinnati Union Terminal will raise money to help cancer patients get free second opinions and other support…...
Retired Christ Hospital doctor urges colon cancer screenings after surprise diagnosis
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (298+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) " A routine colonoscopy with no warning signs turned into an unexpected diagnosis for retired physician Dr. Michael Jennings, who spent decades caring for patients at The Christ Hospital Health Network. "I went and had my colonoscopy, feeling great....
Cannabis use linked to larger brain volume, better cognition in older adults
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) UNITED KINGDOM (WKRC) - A new study suggests that cannabis use among middle-aged and older adults is associated with larger brain volumes and better cognitive performance, though researchers caution the findings should be interpreted carefully. The study from researchers at the…...
Police: High school senior kills 68-year-old woman in random attack
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (245+ words) BOSTON (WHDH/WBZ/CNN NEWSOURCE/WKRC) - A Massachusetts high school senior is charged with murder in the death of a 68-year-old woman in what investigators say was a random attack in Danvers. Anthony Demayo, 18, appeared in court Friday in Salem…...