My grandmother and grandfather died of Alzheimer’s disease, after years of heartbreaking loss of memory and function. The disease affects more than 6 million Americans and the number is growing because of the nation’s aging population. But science continues to evolve. And new research shows that routine vaccinations can help reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s. Scientists have long suspected that cells of the immune system, particularly those involved in the inflammatory process, play a role in Alzheimer’s. But because vaccinations usually create a mild, temporary inflammation in patients, any benefits for a condition like Alzheimer’s came as a complete surprise. Yet another reason to stay up to date on vaccines. – Laura |
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Vaccines for shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, pertussis and diphtheria may offer protection from more than the diseases they were designed to prevent. (Associated Press file photo) |
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Vaccines and Alzheimer’s: For those over 65, vaccines for shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, pertussis and diphtheria may offer protection from Alzheimer’s disease, Gretchen Cuda Kroen reports. A separate study found that patients who received annual flu shots were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Dolan loan: When Matt Dolan needed cash for his first U.S. Senate run in 2021, he took the unusual step of securing a line of credit in 2021 with Morgan Stanley for between $5 million and $25 million, reports Jake Zuckerman. Had Dolan sold off his stock holdings to pay for the race, he’d need to pay a capital gains tax on the sale. Instead, he can borrow money at an interest rate lower than the rate that the stock appreciates in value. Today in Ohio: Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program would remain intact if voters approve the adult-use recreational proposal Nov. 7. But would patients rather skip the hoops and buy the drug recreationally? We’re talking about paying for a medical card vs. 10% taxes on marijuana on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Right to Life: Ohio Right to Life, a powerful organization that generally operates behind the scenes of state politics, has experienced a rare public controversy over its internal operations. Andrew Tobias reports the episode surrounds the departure of its communications director and comes ahead of a November election that will be pivotal for the future of abortion in Ohio. Student loans: President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a new student loan repayment plan with payments based on a borrower’s income and family size – not their loan balance – and that will forgive remaining balances after payments are made for a number of years. Sabrina Eaton reports that over 20 million borrowers could benefit from the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program. Marijuana opposition: The Association of Ohio Health Commissioners has joined the opposition campaign of children’s hospitals, law enforcement, prosecutors and veterans groups who want Ohioans to vote against a recreational marijuana amendment. Laura Hancock reports that commissioners say that making marijuana more accessible “hurts Ohio, creates serious new risks for children’s health, and makes our workplaces and highways less safe.” |
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CWRU: Case Western Reserve University has agreed to policy reforms surrounding campus sexual assault and harassment, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. John Tucker reports the agreement follows a two-and-a-half-year Title IX investigation into complaints of sexual harassment against students, hundreds of social media reports alleging sexual harassment on campus, and a hostile Greek life environment. Tax increases: Communities and school districts throughout Cuyahoga County are asking voters to approve higher property taxes Nov. 7 to renovate buildings, build new and pay for ever-increasing operating costs, reports Cliff Pinckard. That includes a Cuyahoga-countywide ask to increase property taxes for Cuyahoga Community College. Tomato supports: Susan Brownstein is on a quest to devise the ultimate tomato plant support: affordable, easy to assemble, reusable, attractive and sturdy enough to withstand storms. |
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Voter fraud: A Shaker Heights lawyer who donated to ex-President Donald Trump’s campaign was convicted Tuesday of election fraud for voting twice in the last two general elections. Cory Shaffer reports Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Andrew Santoli ordered sheriff’s deputies to take James Saunders straight to county jail after finding the 56-year-old guilty of two counts of illegal voting, a fourth-degree felony. Domestic violence: A Cleveland-area man with a history of domestic violence allegations, including a pending indictment involving an assault of a former girlfriend, is accused of attacking another girlfriend on three occasions this month, reports John Tucker. Police say she’ll need surgery. |
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Arts prize: The Ohio Arts Council awarded its 2023 Ohio Heritage Fellowships to two Northeast Ohio artists, reports Joey Morona: Nancy Schwartz-Katz, an illustrator from Shaker Heights, and Oleg Kruglyakov, a balalaika virtuoso from Cleveland. Ask Yadi: Is it OK to leave your pet in the car? Yadi Rodriguez reminds pet owners how quickly the temperature inside a parked car can rise. As smart as your pet may be, they aren’t capable of rolling down the window or shouting, “Hey, someone, anyone, I’m sweating like crazy in this car. Let me out!” Barkeep: Bartender George Harouvis is a football player turned barkeep, a man who keeps a positive outlook and an unparalleled memory for drink orders that matches his uncanny ability to turn a potential enemy into a friend. Marc Bona reports Harouvis has poured, swirled and mixed drinks all over Cleveland, his latest a nine-year stint at the Union Club on Euclid Avenue. |
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