http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/health-5-auto-list--4245.html en-us Copyright 2009 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:47:49 GMT 2009-11-24T01:47:49Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/have-happy-holidays-not-heavy-holidays-417393.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 Many people find it difficult to avoid gaining extra pounds and inches during the holidays. Despite our resolve, when it comes to holiday parties and other gatherings where food is plentiful, we typically give in to temptation. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:51:46 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/have-happy-holidays-not-heavy-holidays-417393.html Marjie Gilliam 2009-11-23T22:51:46Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/92-year-old-woman-says-movement-is-medicine-416669.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 Ninety-two year old Dottie Connelly says she lives in a retirement home where she sees some of her former students, and loves it. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:24:37 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/92-year-old-woman-says-movement-is-medicine-416669.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-23T16:24:37Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-business-news/18-of-ohio-hospitals-plan-layoffs-survey-shows-416627.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 COLUMBUS - A new statewide survey by the Ohio Hospital Association found 18 percent of responding hospitals plan to lay off additional employees. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:35 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-business-news/18-of-ohio-hospitals-plan-layoffs-survey-shows-416627.html 2009-11-23T16:00:35Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-s-smoking-rates-may-be-on-the-rise-415930.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 COLUMBUS - Public health advocates foresee a perfect storm heading to Ohio next year that could increase smoking rates, gut enforcement of the indoor smoking ban and allow Big Tobacco to lure children into using new, mint-flavored tobacco products. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:39:03 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-s-smoking-rates-may-be-on-the-rise-415930.html Laura A. Bischoff 2009-11-23T04:39:03Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/doctors-differ-over-weight-loss-surgery-procedures-415070.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 In June 2007, Lisa Mathis desperately wanted to lose weight. She was the heaviest she’d ever been, tipping the scale at 368 pounds. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:09:20 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/doctors-differ-over-weight-loss-surgery-procedures-415070.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-11-22T06:09:20Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/ohio-10th-fattest-state-according-to-obesity-report-415069.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 Ohio is the 10th fattest state in the nation, according to a recent report. The state is tied with Arkansas with 28.6 percent of adults obese, joining a top 10 list that included three states that border Ohio - West Virginia, Michigan and Kentucky. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:06:33 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/ohio-10th-fattest-state-according-to-obesity-report-415069.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-11-22T06:06:33Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/when-it-comes-to-health-michigan-tops-ohio-411685.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 COLUMBUS - Sorry Buckeye fans. In a contest against Michigan over health, the state up north wins. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:58:25 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/when-it-comes-to-health-michigan-tops-ohio-411685.html Laura A. Bischoff 2009-11-20T03:58:25Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/many-spurn-new-breast-cancer-study-407733.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 If she had not done a self-exam, if she had not gone in for annual screenings, Seven Mile resident Robin Middleton fears she would not have found her breast cancer until it was too late. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:38:27 GMT jsweigart@coxohio.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/many-spurn-new-breast-cancer-study-407733.html Josh Sweigart 2009-11-18T04:38:27Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/h1n1-clinics-for-general-public-not-real-close-407090.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 DAYTON - Unless you’re in a targeted high-risk group, don’t expect to receive an H1N1 flu vaccination any time soon. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:00:18 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/h1n1-clinics-for-general-public-not-real-close-407090.html Dave Larsen 2009-11-17T22:00:18Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-business-news/premier-workers-who-smoke-face-500-health-care-surcharge-406200.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 DAYTON - Starting in 2010, Premier Health Partners will assess an annual $520 surcharge on health care benefits for employees who admit to smoking or chewing tobacco, lighting up cigars, or living in a household where others smoke. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:59:46 GMT bsutherly@DaytonDailyNews.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-business-news/premier-workers-who-smoke-face-500-health-care-surcharge-406200.html Ben Sutherly 2009-11-17T15:59:46Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/half-of-ohios-adults-may-be-obese-by-2018-405474.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 COLUMBUS - In 10 years, half of adult Ohioans are expected to be obese, according to a new study to be released Tuesday, Nov. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:36:20 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/half-of-ohios-adults-may-be-obese-by-2018-405474.html Laura A. Bischoff 2009-11-17T03:36:20Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/does-exercising-while-pregnant-put-baby-at-risk--405142.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 For women who are avid exercisers, pregnancy can present a challenge in terms of making necessary modifications to ensure baby’s safety. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:52:33 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/does-exercising-while-pregnant-put-baby-at-risk--405142.html Marjie Gilliam 2009-11-16T22:52:33Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/urgent-cares-boost-staff-396993.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 Cold and flu season has long been a busy time at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center urgent care sites. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:23:55 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/urgent-cares-boost-staff-396993.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-11-12T02:23:55Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-business-news/spousal-health-benefits-can-cost-extra-with-some-employers-393766.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 DAYTON - To cut health care costs, some local employers are charging workers more if they include on their health plan spouses who can get benefits elsewhere. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:23:25 GMT bsutherly@DaytonDailyNews.com http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-business-news/spousal-health-benefits-can-cost-extra-with-some-employers-393766.html Ben Sutherly 2009-11-10T15:23:25Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/grant-helps-medically-needy-children-391992.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 MIDDLETOWN - Three days after giving birth to her son, Zackery, doctors told his Middletown mother he had failed a hearing test. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:33:50 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/grant-helps-medically-needy-children-391992.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-11-09T00:33:50Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/hundreds-arrive-for-swine-flu-nasal-spray-388029.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 LIBERTY TWP. - About 400 people lined up Thursday, Nov. 5, during the first hour of the Butler County Health Department’s free H1N1 nasal mist vaccine clinic. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:32:14 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/ohio-health-news/hundreds-arrive-for-swine-flu-nasal-spray-388029.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-11-06T02:32:14Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/county-offering-free-h1n1-vaccines-today-381162.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 LIBERTY TWP., Butler County - Free H1N1 nasal mist vaccines will be given today by the Butler County Health Department. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:43:54 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/county-offering-free-h1n1-vaccines-today-381162.html 2009-11-03T16:43:54Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/local-health-officials-expect-more-h1n1-vaccines-this-week-380373.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 The state recently sent nearly 400,000 additional doses of the H1N1 vaccine to health departments and physicians to inoculate people at risk of severe complications from swine flu virus. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:05:36 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/local-health-officials-expect-more-h1n1-vaccines-this-week-380373.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-11-03T02:05:36Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/state-orders-more-swine-flu-vaccines-380068.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Health announced today, Nov. 2, that additional H1N1 flu vaccines should start to arrive at local health departments and hospitals by Tuesday, Nov. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:35:07 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/state-orders-more-swine-flu-vaccines-380068.html 2009-11-02T22:35:07Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/swine-flu-fears-could-spoil-college-party-fun-378710.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 The rules of beer pong and other college drinking games could be changing because of swine flu fears. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:25:21 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/swine-flu-fears-could-spoil-college-party-fun-378710.html Dave Larsen 2009-11-02T01:25:21Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/lack-of-h1n1-vaccine-frustrates-officials-377926.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 The availability of the H1N1 vaccine nationwide is well below previous predictions, causing panic, frustration and long lines at public swine flu clinics. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:53:32 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/lack-of-h1n1-vaccine-frustrates-officials-377926.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-11-01T06:53:32Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/woman-celebrates-100-years-377968.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 Geneva Roberts Whitley celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 24 in the Garden Room at the Manchester Inn. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:36:15 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/woman-celebrates-100-years-377968.html 2009-11-01T06:36:15Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/h1n1-clinic-draws-more-than-1-000-377951.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 MIDDLETOWN - About 1,300 people received the H1N1 vaccine at flu clinic held Saturday, Oct. 31 by the Middletown Health Department at Miami University Middletown - and there were dosages left over by the end. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:33:46 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/h1n1-clinic-draws-more-than-1-000-377951.html Eric Robinette 2009-11-01T06:33:46Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/1-800-h1n1-shots-ready-to-be-given-at-mum--374921.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 MIDDLETOWN - The Middletown Health Department will hold its first free H1N1 clinic Saturday, Oct. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:53:38 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/1-800-h1n1-shots-ready-to-be-given-at-mum--374921.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2009-10-30T02:53:38Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/pink/fairfield-ymca-aids-those-affected-by-cancer-374887.html?cxtype=rss_health_4245 Editor’s note: This is part of a monthlong series on the battle against cancer in 
 B utler County. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:15:29 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/lifestyle/pink/fairfield-ymca-aids-those-affected-by-cancer-374887.html By Rick McCrabb 2009-10-30T02:15:29Z