By Christian Steiner, MD, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
Posted by Paula Scott on December 4, 2021 - 6:30am
There’s a pandemic. This one is specific to deer and, subsequently, should be of interest to deer hunters. It is called chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease is similar to Mad Cow disease, as it is caused by a prion.
Posted by Paula Scott on December 2, 2021 - 6:00am
Dr. Renee Smith, the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS)--which includes Bluffton Hospital, met with the Bluffton Icon for a meet and greet over the phone
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Posted by Paula Scott on November 29, 2021 - 6:42am
Omicron is the fifteenth letter in the Greek alphabet. In astronomy, omicron designates the fifteenth star in a constellation group. The constellation Andromeda includes the star Omicron Andromedae that is approximately 692 light-years from Earth.
In 1662, astronomer Johannes Hevelius renamed the star Mira because it acted like no other star. Mira in Latin is translated as wonderful or astonishing. Mira is predicted to be visible at its maximum brightness again on July 16, 2022.
Posted by Paula Scott on November 28, 2021 - 7:20am
Do you leak urine when you laugh, cough or sneeze? Do you have an uncontrollable urge to void and leak urine on the way to the restroom? These are symptoms of urinary incontinence that many women experience. Even though some women may believe these symptoms are a normal part of aging, the reality is, symptoms can be treated.
Posted by Paula Scott on November 23, 2021 - 6:29am
Ohio Northern University’s HealthWise Pharmacy, 511 W Lincoln Ave, Ada, reminds families that they need to make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccinations on campus for children ages 5-11.