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Most people knew James Strain as “Butch.” Dr. Cynthia Meneghini called him “Dad." She remembers h im as a handyman who could fix anything. When she...

Gov. Mike DeWine is revealing more about the wellness initiatives that he wants to implement for the 2.8 million people on Medicaid in Ohio, including the…

Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed budget would raise the tobacco buying age from 18 to 21 statewide. But the provision could also result in less state…

It’s been five years since The Ohio State University imposed a ban on all tobacco products and smoking anywhere on campus. The smoking policy says those…

Updated: Friday, 8:54 a.m. Cincinnati Council voted Wednesday for an ordinance raising the age to buy tobacco in the city from 18 to 21.

In its latest effort to curb smoking by young people, the FDA wants to outlaw menthol cigarettes. The agency would also restrict sales of flavored e-cigarettes to reduce youth addiction to nicotine.

In front of Casablanca Café and Hookah Bar, a worker carries out patio furniture and sets up a small sidewalk sign. Inside, the lighting is dim. Couches…

Akron’s minimum age to buy tobacco products will increase from 18 to 21. But opponents and even some supporters are expressing reservations.After a month…

The Food and Drug Administration wants to reduce nicotine in cigarettes to levels so low that millions of smokers will be able to quit and millions more people will never take up the habit.

Ohio is the 12th unhealthiest state in the nation, according to the America's Health Rankings Annual Report released this week by the United Health…