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09/01/2006 |
Chow Line: When alarms sound, balance risk, benefits (for 9/10/06) |
I got an e-mail saying prewashed, bagged lettuce might have E. coli. Is it a hoax?
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Martha Filipic |
Jeffrey LeJeune |
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10/17/2012 |
Study Provides Insight on Residents of Rural Food Deserts |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- "Food deserts" are normally thought of as low-income, blighted urban neighborhoods with little access to fresh, reasonably priced fruits and vegetables. But rural areas, despite their wide-open spaces and fertile farmland, can be food deserts, too.
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Martha Filipic |
Tom Blaine |
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05/09/2008 |
Chow Line: Take steps to prevent osteoporosis (for 5/18/08) |
My mother was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. What can I do to reduce my risk, and my children's?
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Martha Filipic |
Marti Andrews |
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03/27/2012 |
Homebuyer's Guide Could Help Prevent Nightmares When Pursuing American Dream |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Historically low mortgage rates and reasonable home prices make today's realty market seem like it should be a buyer's dream. But the process can become a nightmare for potential buyers who are unprepared to make what could be the biggest investment of their lives.
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Stehulak |
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01/11/2008 |
Chow Line: Infants, toddlers at risk for low iron (for 1/20/08) |
Why are young children at higher risk of iron deficiency than adults?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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11/16/2011 |
December 4-H Science Saturdays Program on 'Amazing Magnets' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Kids are certain to be drawn to the next "Science Saturdays" program offered by Ohio State University Extension 4-H Youth Development.
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Martha Filipic |
Sally McClaskey |
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08/25/2004 |
4-H Founder Park, Statue Dedicated |
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- A.B. Graham would have been proud.
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Martha Filipic |
Mike Haubner |
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04/19/2012 |
Chow Line: Encourage, support overweight child (4/6/12) |
My son is much too heavy for his age (he's 13) and my mother is hinting we should try putting him on a low-carb diet. I'm not sure that's a good idea, but I do think we need to do something. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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03/13/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Examine options to choose primary credit card (for March 2007) |
We have several credit cards, but we want to simplify our bill-paying and cut back to just one. How should we decide which one?
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Martha Filipic |
Chris Olinsky |
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07/30/2010 |
Chow Line: Onions good for flavor, health (for 8/8/10) |
We use onions when preparing supper almost every night. Do they add as much nutrition as they do flavor?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/22/2012 |
Social Media Effort to Help Families Get Healthier by Heading 'Back to the Kitchen' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Families who prepare meals and eat together tend to be healthier, happier -- and thinner. But half of all meals are now eaten away from home, and many meals that are eaten at home aren't prepared in the kitchen and enjoyed around the kitchen table -- they're take-out meals or fast food eaten in front of the TV.
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Martha Filipic |
Jamie Seger, Julie Kennel |
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12/10/2009 |
Chow Line: Know your numbers when taking calcium (for 12/20/09) |
How can I be sure I'm getting enough calcium? If I need a supplement, what should I look for? |
Martha Filipic |
Carolyn Gunther |
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09/16/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Know your facts when considering reverse mortgages (for September 2010) |
My husband and I are in our 70s. We own our home outright and have a lot of equity built up. But because of some rising expenses, we're thinking of getting a reverse mortgage. What are the pros and cons that we should be aware of?
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Martha Filipic |
Betsy DeMatteo |
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06/17/2011 |
Chow Line: MyPlate offers tips for adding fruits, veggies (for 6/26/11) |
I'm trying to follow the MyPlate recommendations to eat more fruits and vegetables, but I'm in a rut. Where can I find some new ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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09/14/2012 |
Family Fundamentals: Thinking of student loans? Do some homework (Sept. 2012) |
Our son is about ready to apply to college. We know he will need some loans, but we think they should be limited. He says this is “good debt” and tells us not to worry about it. We want to learn more, but where do we start?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Stehulak |
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06/07/2012 |
Analysts: Ohio Must Take Steps Soon to Counter Shale Energy Boom/Bust Cycle |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio needs to take steps to make sure the state benefits from the shale energy boom in both the short- and long-term, a new policy brief from Ohio State University suggests.
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Martha Filipic |
Mark Partridge, Michael Farren, Amanda Weinstein |
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06/25/2002 |
Chow Line: Whole grains a whole lot better (for 7/14/02) |
I happen to like whole-wheat bread, brown rice and other whole grains, but I have a hard time convincing my husband to try them. Can you list the reasons why whole grains are better for you?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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03/07/2003 |
Chow Line: Work some soy protein into diet (for 3/16/03) |
I want to incorporate more soy into my diet. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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12/23/2014 |
Chow Line: Spread cheer, not illness, for holidays (for 11/20/11) |
Last year, we had a party during the holidays and several guests became ill afterward. We’re not sure if it was food poisoning or not, but this year we want to be extra cautious about food safety. What are the most important things to keep in mind?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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01/26/2007 |
Chow Line: Over 50? Consider B12 supplement (for 2/4/07) |
Should I take a vitamin B12 supplement? I'm 68 and in good health.
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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08/25/2011 |
Chow Line: Type of protein can affect diabetes risk (for 9/4/11) |
Does the type of protein you eat have anything to do with the development of diabetes?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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08/11/2004 |
4-H, Military Join Forces to Support Kids |
DAYTON, Ohio -- "I'm from Florida, but I live in Kentucky," said 12-year-old Jasmine Mills, whose father is in the U.S. Army.
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Martha Filipic |
Theresa Ferrari |
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03/16/2007 |
Chow Line: Baby carrots big on nutrition |
Are baby carrots really young carrots? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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08/13/2010 |
Chow Line: Pesticide-free not the same as 'organic' (for 8/22/10) |
At the farmers market I go to each week, one of the vendors sells "pesticide-free" produce. Why don't they just call it "organic"? The vendor says they can't, but she promises they don't use pesticides.
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Martha Filipic |
Elaine Grassbaugh |
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08/02/2011 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kelleys Island "Operation: Military Kids" Camp Aug. 8-12 |
Weeklong camp geared to help kids of Ohio's military families make friends, memories and experience a truly unique summer camp.
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Martha Filipic |
Brett zumFelde, Sue Ann Carroll |
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12/15/2009 |
Family Fundamentals: Retiring? Expect to go through different phases (for December 2009) |
My husband is planning to retire next year. We'll be OK financially, but what other aspects of retirement should we be preparing for?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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08/20/2009 |
Family Fundamentals: Guidelines aid parents to help child with homework (for Aug. 2009) |
Every school year, we wonder how much we should be helping our children with their homework. Are there standard guidelines, especially as children grow older?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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09/15/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Online course can help with family finances (September 2011) |
My wife recently received a small inheritance. Instead of paying off some of our debt, she bought our children new games, bikes and other non-essentials. We don't see eye to eye about money. How can we get past this?
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Martha Filipic |
Cazilia Loibl, Kara Newby |
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09/17/2010 |
Chow Line: For safety, wash hands properly, often (for 9/26/10) |
After attending a session at a nutrition site over the summer, my 6-year-old daughter told me I was washing my hands wrong and proceeded to show me the "right" way to do it. Is it really necessary to be so elaborate when washing your hands? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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09/14/2012 |
Chow Line: Lots of options with potatoes, rice (9/14/12) |
Which is better for you, potatoes or rice?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
