Earlier this month, Dante Crumbley, of Reynoldsburg, became the first person in the U.S. to receive a new drug meant to ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
There is no known cure for MS, a neurological condition that affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S., and symptoms can vary widely.
MS is neither contagious, nor inherited, but age, gender, genetics and ethnic background can play a role in who will be diagnosed with the condition.
We hear from Crumbley and his doctor.
Five thousand overdose deaths a year are reported in Ohio. State lawmakers took steps last year to make the overdose-reversing nasal spray naloxone more widely available. The law goes into effect April 6.
Last week, two panels of experts advised the Food and Drug Administration to approve a plan to make Narcan available over the counter.
Dark chocolate is supposed to be the good-for-you candy, right? Well, it turns out that in addition to healthy antioxidants, unhealthy elements, namely lead and cadmium, may be lurking in many popular dark chocolate brands.
Guests:
- Dante Crumbley, Reynoldsburg man receiving new treatment for multiple sclerosis
- Dr. Jacqueline Nicholas, chief of neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at OhioHealth
- Dennis Cauchon, president of Harm Reduction Ohio
- Danielle Fugere, president and chief counsel of As You Sow
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