The Health and Wellness section of 10‑8 News provides reliable reporting on medical developments, public health initiatives, wellness practices, and issues affecting the overall well being of communities across Ohio. Coverage includes healthcare system updates, preventive health guidance, fitness and nutrition trends, mental health awareness, and statewide public health data that influence daily life. Through verified information and clear analysis, 10‑8 News supports readers with a comprehensive understanding of the factors that shape personal and community health throughout the region.
Ohio health officials are investigating new possible measles exposure events as the state faces its third measles outbreak of 2026. According to the Ohio Department of Health, recent cases include individuals in Ashtabula County and Tuscarawas County, all of whom were unvaccinated. The outbreak has prompted follow‑up on potential exposure locations, with health departments working […]
Health is the foundation of every part of life. It determines how you feel when you wake up, how you move through your day, how you handle stress, how you work, and how you care for the people you love. For children, health determines how they grow, how they learn, how they behave, and how […]
The termination of federal continuous medical coverage protections in 2023 initiated one of the largest healthcare disenrollment actions in recent history. For more than three years during the national public health emergency, federal law required states to maintain uninterrupted Medicaid enrollment without annual redetermination. This mandate, established under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, functioned […]