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The WTOL Book Club Selection for January is "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" by Amy Chua. It's a book that came out in 2011, and sparked a lot of discussion and controversy.

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Deadly Secrets: A mother and daughter share their victory over eating disorders

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Eight million young people in the United States have an eating disorder. It is a number that grows every year. Eating disorders are not a new problem, but what is new is just how easy it is for teenagers to hide this potentially deadly secret from their parents.

Toledo's Westgate area chosen to be a part of energy-efficient initiative

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The Westgate area of Toledo will soon be Ohio's pilot location for a major energy-efficient initiative.

High school students help preschool students prepare to read

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Getting kids excited about reading is the goal behind a new class at Monroe High School. The class is helping preschool students prepare to read while helping high school students considering possible futures in education.

Toledo Zoo hoping voters will be generous in November

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Backers of the Toledo zoo levy campaign are hoping voters in Lucas county will "love their zoo" at the ballot box in November.

Acupuncture may boost pregnancy success rates
When a couple is trying to have a baby and can't, it can be emotionally and financially draining. But help may be available in an unexpected form: acupuncture.More >>
Health tip: Manage pain during childbirth
Pain is a virtual certainty during childbirth, but there are ways to ease the discomfort without medication.More >>
Less salt, more veggies in school lunches
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Kids' snacks can be healthy and inexpensive
A new study conducted in YMCAs found that healthy snacks aren't always more expensive, and in some cases are even more economical.More >>
Common household chemicals might harm kids' immunity
Study found lower response to vaccines in those with higher levels of PFCs in their blood.More >>
Valentine's Day party ideas for kids
For children, Valentine's Day focuses on sweets, parties, and perhaps a Valentine from a "Secret Admirer." Plan the perfect party for a fun celebration of this day devoted to love, friendship and sweet treats.More >>
Pain intensity greater for women than men
According to the results of a study in which researchers examined pain scores from tens of thousands of patients in the United States, women experience more intense pain than men.More >>
Smoking during pregnancy not linked to autism
Children born to women who smoke during pregnancy are not at increased risk for autism, according to a new study.More >>
Many breast cancer patients uninformed about options
In too many cases, doctors aren't doing a good job of informing American women with early stage breast cancer about the disease or their options in terms of surgery, a new study suggests.More >>
Hungry families admit to 'formula stretching'
Some families that can't afford enough infant formula resort to risky "formula stretching," watering down infant formula or skipping feedings, researchers say.More >>
Health tip: Avoid sugary foods for healthier teeth
Eating lots of sugary foods and snacks can lead to tooth decay.More >>
Children born by C-section at slightly higher asthma risk
Children delivered by Cesarean section appear to be at a slight increased risk of developing asthma by age 3, a new study says.More >>
Work-life balance tougher for couples with similar jobs
Couples with similar jobs are more likely to have trouble finding a good work-life balance than those in different lines of work, according to a new study.More >>
Antidepressants while pregnant linked to slight risk of lung problem in babies
Women who use antidepressants called selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors such as Prozac and Celexa during pregnancy run a slight risk of having an infant with high blood pressure in the lungs, a new Swedish study finds.More >>
Health tip: When your child cries at night
Though it's tempting for parents to run to their child at the slightest cry during the night, experts say that's not always the best reaction.More >>
Too much vitamin D could be harmful to heart
Studies have shown that vitamin D is critical for bone health and could have a protective benefit for the heart, but new research suggests that too much of it could actually be harmful.More >>
Kids who need heart surgery may fare better at busier hospitals
Children who have heart surgery at high-volume hospitals may fare better than those who are treated in hospitals that perform fewer pediatric cardiac surgeries per year, but this is not due to volume alone.More >>
ADHD drug shortage pushes parents to seek substitutes
If the current shortage of some drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has left you searching for something else for your child to take, experts suggest you choose a substitute carefully.More >>
Antibiotics in pregnancy may shield newborns from strep B
Giving antibiotics to pregnant women at risk of streptococcus B infection greatly reduces infection rates in newborns, according to a new study.More >>
Missed naps could put toddlers at risk for mood disorders
Toddlers who miss daytime naps may be at increased risk for mood disorders later in life, a new study indicates.More >>
Health tip: Is it time to potty train?
It's important to start potty training at the right time -- not before your child is ready.More >>
Women's sexual satisfaction often rises with age
Sexual satisfaction increases with age among sexually active older women, according to a new study, while those who don't have sex are satisfied with their sex lives.More >>
Mom's poverty, diabetes might raise ADHD risk in kids
New research suggests that the combination of poverty and having diabetes during pregnancy significantly raises the risk of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a woman's offspring.More >>
Persistence is key to losing weight and keeping it off
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but changing long-held behaviors is a skill in itself, a medical expert says.More >>
Health tip: What is a night terror?
A night terror may cause a child to wake up sweating and screaming, and parents might think their child is having a "super" nightmare.More >>
Health tip: Wear your seat belt during pregnancy
Wearing a seat belt is particularly important during pregnancy, when you're protecting for two.More >>
Child’s bear recalled for choking hazard
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Your child might have unwrapped a toy on Christmas morning that could be dangerous.More >>
Study shows guided play most beneficial for kids
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For parents, the toy market can be overwhelming. Which toys are actually beneficial for children?More >>
Health tip: Discuss weight with your child
Talking about weight with your child can be difficult, but it's important to foster a healthy attitude toward weight and eating.More >>
Health tip: When children break the rules
Children often perpetuate a behavior when it's rewarded, and stop a behavior when it's ignored, the American Academy of Family Physicians says.More >>
Breast cancer patients face more imaging tests today
Women with breast cancer undergo many more imaging tests between diagnosis and surgery than they did in the early 1990s, a new study finds.More >>
Does your teen constantly challenge you?
Does your teen often disagree with your views -- and let you know exactly why he or she knows you're wrong? Is your teen able to make well-reasoned, albeit annoying, arguments for being able to stay out later, or not cleaning the bedroom?More >>
Hormone might ease menopause, boost women's sex life
A hormone called DHEA appears to help ease women's menopausal symptoms and also improve their sex life, a small, new study says.More >>
Knee pain plagues many women over 50
Knee pain is common in middle-aged and older women, a new study finds.More >>
Health tip: Skip the cold medicine before age 4
Parents want to do whatever they can to ease a child's cold symptoms, but cough and cold medicines aren't recommended for children under age 4.More >>
Recession hurt parent-child ties
The recent recession took a toll on parent-child ties, with parents who were under financial strain reporting that they felt less connected to their kids and kids saying they were less likely to act with generosity.More >>
Health tip: Dealing with hemorrhoids during pregnancy
Hemorrhoids are swollen, painful veins that develop in the rectum. Up to half of pregnant women have them, the womenshealth.gov website says.More >>
Working moms happier, healthier than stay-at-home peers
Working mothers have better health and fewer symptoms of depression than stay-at-home moms, a new study indicates.More >>
Health tip: Find time for you
If you're the type of person who is always doing things for others, you need to find time for yourself, experts say.More >>
Health tip: How to ease leg cramps during pregnancy
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Stress early in pregnancy linked to fewer baby boys
A stressful early pregnancy could lower a woman's odds for delivering a boy and raise her risk for premature delivery, a new study suggests.More >>
Two new drug combos may fight advanced breast cancers
Breast cancer researchers report they are heartened by the results of two new studies that show combination therapies might improve survival for women with two different types of advanced tumors.More >>
Hispanic women more likely to die of breast cancer
Hispanic women have a 20 percent greater risk of dying from breast cancer than non-Hispanic white women, according to a new study.More >>
Health tip: Help prevent epilepsy
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5 ways to teach your kids the value of a dollar
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More children using preventive asthma drugs
About one in three children with asthma is currently using a preventive medication, according to new research. That number is up from about 18 percent of kids during the late 1980s.More >>
3-D TV doesn't raise seizure risk for kids with epilepsy
Children with epilepsy do not appear to face an increased risk for seizures while watching 3-D TV, a new German-Austrian study suggests.More >>
Kids of all weights benefit from car seats
Child safety and booster seats protect children of all weights, including those on the heavy side.More >>
How to stay flu-free for the holidays
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Health tip: Help your child prepare for a sibling
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Health tip: Signs that may indicate ADHD
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Health tip: Breast-feeding is good for moms, too
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Many kindergartners already on road to obesity
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Health tip: Help your newborn sleep at night
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Why Millennial women are burning out at work by 30
A growing number of young professional women who seem to "have it all" are burning out at work before they reach 30. Here's why.More >>
Low vitamin D may increase stroke, heart attack risk in women
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Health tip: Help your child create a healthy body image
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Poor sleep may lead to fibromyalgia in women
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Fatherhood may help tough guys straighten out
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Vaccine to treat breast, ovarian cancers shows promise
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When dads have depression, kids may be at risk, too
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Health tip: Dealing with a picky eater
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Ohio gets C+ on national education report card

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Ohio's education system earns a C+ on an industry publication's national report card.

Maumee schools warn of cuts if levy fails, voters still undecided

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Maumee City Schools has laid out exactly what the district will cut if its levy is not approved in the November election.

The school board asked Superintendent Gregory Smith to put together a list of cuts if the levy fails. The cuts total up to $2.2 million, the amount the district will miss out on next year without the levy.

Ottawa Hills loses "excellent with distinction" designation

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One of the area's most acclaimed school districts has lost its "excellent with distinction" rating. Yet administrators claim this is because of a flaw in the system, not the schools.

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For kids, the end of summer means an abrupt end to staying up late and sleeping until noon: It also signals the beginning of brand new challenges and perhaps a case of the back-to-school jitters.