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If you’ve ever had laryngitis, you understand how frustrating it can be to communicate even the simplest of ideas to another person. Usually, physical inflammation is short lived and normal … more
In this column, you will read about the lives of three people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder. As you learn about their struggles, ask yourself these questions: Why do people hide their OCD? … more
Introduction:   Today’s column is about childhood obesity. Here is a quiz to get your mind revved up. 1. Childhood obesity is neither an epidemic nor a health crisis.     … more
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in raw milk, fueled by claims of its superior nutritional value and health benefits. Proponents of raw milk argue that it is a natural … more

Have you heard of NARCAN/Naloxone? NARCAN is a brand name of naloxone as there are other formulations of naloxone. Naloxone is a medication, referred to as an opioid antagonist, that can reverse the … more
Keep your nose to the grindstone, your shoulder to the wheel and your eyes on the ball. Above all, don’t blink, for if you do, the world could vanish. Everyday, the world as we know it is being … more
Residents living in and around the Crawfordsville can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by … more
Out of the wide repertoire of human emotions, only one has the power to stoke the fires of violence. What’s its name? It goes by “Anger,” and its offspring are called rage, revenge, … more
Prasert Vijitbenjaronk, MD, has joined Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology, 1710 Lafayette Road, Crawfordsville. A board-certified cardiologist, Vijitbenjaronk, is a graduate of … more

A financial agreement between the county health department and the city to fund a community paramedic received final approval Monday. Montgomery County Commissioners gave their support to a … more
STATEHOUSE   ­— Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed State Rep. Sharon Negele’s (R-Attica) legislation increasing awareness of the cancer risks associated with dense breast tissue … more
When I was a child, a common summertime event was a trip to my mother’s parent’s farm. Getting her three boys and one girl — all under the age of 10 — ready for the 90-minute … more
Are you aware that our community has two permanent medication drop off locations? Medication drop off locations are important to our community. They are used for medication that is unneeded, unused … more
With the rise of new technologies, it is of no surprise that a new pervasive form of parenting is sedating children with screens. For example, if you walk into any grocery store, you will find young … more

As March unfolds, so does National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. This year, the campaign … more
In today’s column, you will meet Aimee, 26, Paul, 59, and Natalie, 19. All are suffering from the same nightmare: hidden in their pasts are buried secrets ­— secrets so terrible and … more
Get ready to view your world through the lens of psychological trauma. What’s it like to suffer from an undiagnosed trauma disorder? To answer that question, here are the words of a woman named … more
Child well-being for Hoosier kids improved in the latest data release, though health metrics continue to drag the state's overall rank down. Hoosier children are doing a bit better than they … more
Robb Owen has a story to tell, and the right people are starting to listen. The 59-year-old Crawfordsville resident was diagnosed Oct. 5, 2023, with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma. The disease … more

American Heart Month is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases. It serves as a reminder to prioritize heart-healthy lifestyles, learn about … more
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