Nicole Herrera

CDC Recommends New RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Mothers: Findings Show it Can Save Lives

The American Hospital Association is reporting that expecting mothers can protect their newborns by taking the newly-approved RSV vaccine. When taken in the final weeks of pregnancy, the vaccine can protect newborns from RSV for up to six months after birth.

Baby Brain? Science Tells us Pregnancy Affects our Brains Much Longer than We Thought

Baby brain, pregnancy brain, mom fog, momnesia…we all know the feeling. While doctors and researchers have confirmed that, yes, pregnancy brain is a thing, new research shows that baby brain may actually last well into the terrible twos.

All US State AGs Urge Action on AI to Protect Children

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. AI programs help to edit our writing, find ideas for dinner, and alert us when our cars need maintenance. ChatGPT exploded in the office, in medicine, and yes, in our children’s classrooms. Now, though, all 50 state attorney generals are sounding the alarm about the dangers of AI lurking around …

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Insider Scoop: A Newbie’s Guide to Enjoying the 173rd Annual Tuscarawas County Fair

I have something to confess: I’ve never been to the Tuscarawas County Fair. I’ve never been, but now I can’t wait to go. I spent my summer writing feature articles about some incredible 4-H kids who not only taught me about themselves and their accomplishments, but also about all the fun I’ve been missing out …

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New Law Removes Accountability and Credentialing from Homeschooling Requirements

Passed as a part of the education overall bill, Issue 1, a new law will remove accountability and credentialing requirements for homeschooled students and their guardians. Proponents argue that the new law removes unnecessary paperwork and gives parents more flexibility. Critics worry that some students will not receive the quality education they deserve and will …

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One Chip Challenge: Harmless Trend or Deadly Risk?

The One Chip Challenge has been seemingly everywhere. The viral internet challenge began in 2016 and has been popularized through the TV series Hot Ones and TikTok. The seemingly harmless trend turned deadly recently, though, and now questions surround both the challenge and the chip maker, Paqui.

Ohio’s Children are Dying from Gun Violence While Lawmakers Block Attempts at Gun Safety Legislation

Gun violence is the number one cause of death for children in the United States. In fact, the Pew Research Center found that Gun deaths among U.S. children and teens rose 50% in the last two years. Ohio has seen a marked increase in shooting deaths for children and teens. Despite these alarming facts, Ohio’s …

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A Dramatic Drop in Children’s Medicaid Coverage Could Have Ripple Effects for Ohio’s Families

Between April 2023 and August 2023, 61,000 Ohio children have lost Medicare coverage and advocates want to know why. Experts believe that this drop in coverage could be caused by a number of factors, and they all agree that this is a troubling trend that could affect the livelihood of Ohio’s most vulnerable population.