🐞 Kissing bug disease is now lurking in eight U.S. states. UC researcher Noelia Lander warns that Chagas disease, spread through feces of kissing bugs, should be declared endemic to the United States. The parasite enters the bloodstream when bug feces get into wounds or mucous membranes, with victims often showing no immediate symptoms. However, decades later, infected patients can develop life-threatening cardiovascular issues that are difficult to treat. Lander's lab is working on interventions to kill the parasite before it damages heart cells.
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🎬 Cincinnati film critic battles rare cancer as community rallies support. tt stern-enzi, a well-known figure in the local film scene, was diagnosed with stage 4 sarcomatoid renal cancer after being hospitalized for what he thought was pneumonia. The aggressive cancer has spread to his lungs, with his original tumor deemed inoperable. Friends and family launched a GoFundMe aiming to raise $50,000 for immunotherapy medications not covered by insurance, already collecting over $41,000. After 24 days in the hospital, stern-enzi's wife Jessica shared that while the situation remains challenging, the community's generosity has made it "more manageable."
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🎵 Twenty One Pilots electrifies Cincinnati with explosive stadium performance. The popular duo brought their Clancy Tour: Breach to TQL Stadium on September 18, 2025, delivering a high-energy show captured in a stunning photo gallery by Chief Photographer Tavish Sweeney. Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun commanded the stage with their signature dynamic presence, while opening act Dayglow warmed up the enthusiastic crowd. The extensive photo collection showcases both the performers' intensity and the spectacular production elements of this memorable concert experience.
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