As the temperatures rise and more people spend time outdoors enjoying the summer sun, the number of injuries and health concerns that often require medical attention seem to increase as well.

As temperatures soar, Mercy Health is warning that popular summer dieting methods — like keto diets and intermittent fasting — may carry hidden health risks when combined with extreme heat.

Officials report that an Allen County teenager under the age of 18 died from complications due to the flu. This marks Ohio's first pediatric flu-related death of the 2024-25 flu season.