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NIH-funded study examines shedding in 320 households during three flu seasons.
What
Obesity, which increases influenza disease severity, also extends by about 1.5 days how long influenza A virus is shed from infected adults compared to non-obese adults, according to a multi-year study of two cohorts of Nicaraguan households.… Read full story
Our friends at Kiwanis are getting ready for their Chicken BBQ dinner this Saturday! If you have not purchased a ticket yet, you can do so by calling United Way’s office!
Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon Ohio is a long-time supporter of United Way’s Imagination Library Program.
We need 12 more kids ages 8-18 to sign up for Passport to Fishing! Our event is next Saturday, August 11 go to our website for a registration form, www.knoxcountyparks.org Each child will get a Zebco Rod and Reel and a boxed lunch from Subway.… Read full story
The river otter is charming in its affectionate displays toward others of its kind and is capable of captivating any audience fortunate enough to observe it. Yet it is a powerful predator of fish and other creatures and is active in Ohio year-round.
NIH review article also describes need for practitioner education in interpreting results of genetic tests.
What
Sequencing the fetal DNA that circulates in a pregnant woman’s blood holds promise for modern genomic medicine, according to a review article by Diana W.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 02, 2018
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
A victim, of the 30000 block of Rabbit Ridge Road in Howard, advised that an individual riding a four-wheeler on his road purposely damaged his mailbox and then rode off on July 31st, 2018.… Read full story
Senator Champions Investments to Bolster Ohio’s Highways, Transit Systems, and Major Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations bill that the U.S Senate passed today will provide significant federal investment in Ohio’s transportation infrastructure.… Read full story
Amato’s fundraiser August 21st from 11am – 9pm.
You will need to print the coupon below or show it on your smart phone. All fund raising for the Colt Football program goes directly to new more advanced equipment.
Thank you in advance for your support!… Read full story