Injuries are often part of the job for law enforcement officers. But the injuries that can't be seen often pose serious health threats that can manifest years down the road. Barb Consiglio tells us how new research reveals just how prevalent head injuries are in law enforcement and how their impact reaches far beyond their physical health.

More than 20 million Americans have nerve damage in their extremities, known as neuropathy, but experts suggest that number could be significantly higher. A study conducted by the University of Michigan and Hurley Medical Center found that nearly three-quarters of patients at a primary care clinic had nerve damage, and 75% of it was undiagnosed. The neurologist who led the study says while they knew neuropathy was common, they found so much more than they expected. 

A recent Cleveland Clinic study looked at whether those who contract COVID-19 are at higher risker for developing Type 2 diabetes.

And according to the findings, that does not appear to be the case. The lead authors of the study say previous reports claimed COVID-19 could potentially cause type 2 diabetes due to a sudden spike in blood sugar.

However, their research found a different explanation for why some with COVID were being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

They say what's likely happening is they already had the condition but just didn't know it until they sought out treatment for the virus.

Data shows there are 37-million people in the United States with diabetes, largely type 2, and about 9 million are undiagnosed.

Cardiologists say they studied six supplements including fish oil, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, plant sterols, and red yeast rice. And then compared them to statins – which are prescription medicines. The results showed that a low-dose statin was much more effective at reducing cholesterol than any of the supplements. 

Community members spare a couple of hours Saturday afternoon to have some fun bowling and raise some money for a lima youth center. 

Around 20 teams from local companies and organizations came out to support City Life at Rally Point Youth Center during their 7th annual bowl-a-thon fundraiser. The money raised helps them continue their mission to providing 11 to 19-year-olds with Christian based programing in a safe, positive, and drug-free environment.  Organizers are happy to see the community support for their program.  

Allen County, OH (WLIO) - Structural damage has caused the Allen County Engineer to close the Thayer Road bridge for the time being.

The audiology director for the hearing implant program at Cleveland Clinic says the survey also found that people are putting off getting their hearing checked over almost every other common health screening. In addition, 59% said they would very likely take their pet to the vet, but only 27% said they're likely to get their own hearing checked.