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National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported investigators have developed a blood test to find pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

Ohio is a hotspot for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and a new flu strain. Health officials advise staying home until you are fever-free for 24 hours and symptoms improve. COVID-19 ...

Ohio has reported hundreds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in recent weeks, and while those numbers are starting to decline, Ohio remains a hotspot for respiratory illnesses, including the flu and ...

Outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug Epitrenbolone, MLB announced Friday. The 32-year-old Kepler is currently a free agent after ...

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As millions of Americans hit the road or took to the skies for the holidays, another seasonal traveler is picking up speed: influenza. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that ...