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New diabetes medication gets green light

FDA approves Rybelsus (semaglutide) to treat type 2 diabetes
Posted by LizGH on October 13, 2019 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new diabetes medication.

This new approval is found under the names Rybelsus (brand name) and semaglutide (active ingredient). The FDA approved semaglutide to treat adults with type 2 diabetes in combination with diet and exercise.

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Bluffton drops 5-4 decision against ‘Jackets

Posted by Icon K on October 12, 2019 - 9:22pm

The Bluffton University men's soccer team welcomed HCAC foe Defiance College to the Sears Athletic Complex on a beautiful Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Despite a strong offensive presence, the Beavers dropped a 5-4 decision to the Yellow Jackets. Bluffton slipped to 5-7 (0-2 HCAC) on the season while Defiance improved to 7-5-1 (2-0 HCAC).

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Bluffton women shutout Defiance

Posted by Icon K on October 12, 2019 - 9:19pm

The Bluffton University women's soccer team traveled to HCAC rival Defiance College on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for a mid-week matchup against the Yellow Jackets. The Beavers secured a 2-0 shutout over rival Defiance. Bluffton improved to 4-7 (1-1 HCAC) on the season while Defiance dropped to 4-8-1 (0-2).

Less than five minutes into the match, junior Maddie Huffman (Maineville/Little Miami) netted her third goal of the season to give the Beavers an early 1-0 lead. A penalty kick by freshman Zoe Ryan (Pleasantville/Lancaster) secured the 2-0 Beaver shutout.

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Weekend doctor: My Achy, Breaky…Back

Posted by LizGH on October 12, 2019 - 6:00am

By Andrius Giedraitis, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management
Back pain, whether in the neck or lower back, has become ubiquitous. The National Institute of Health estimate that 80 percent of all Americans have suffered from back pain at some point in their lives, and the number of adults whose life is markedly affected continues to grow.

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It's university homecoming weekend

Lots of family-friendly events on the schedule
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 5:02pm

It's homecoming weekend for Bluffton University. Here's the weekend schedule:

During halftime of the Bluffton vs. Rose Hulman football game on Saturday afteernoon is the coronation of the Homecoming king and queen, as well as an introduction of the Homecoming court.

Individual tickets to the Homecoming football game are $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens over 60 and $3 for children aged 5-13. Tickets for children under 5 are free. 

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Pink and white Pirates

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 4:55pm

Bluffton HS student Brinkley Garmatter shows a Pink Out shirt to be worn during the BHS vs. Allen East football game Friday night. One-hundred forty shirts will be on the Bluffton side of the field tonight. BHS raised $1,600 with proceeds going to the Stephanie Spielman Comprehennsive Breast Cancer Center.

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