January 2026
Features
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Using Low-Dose Radiation to Treat Osteoarthritis
UC Health doctors are trying a new noninvasive treatment alternative.
Testosterone Therapy Is Helping Women Reclaim Their Libidos
Local OB/GYNs are using HRT to make menopause a bit more bearable.
UC Health and Cincinnati Parks Partner on a New “Nature As Medicine” Program
Nature calls for the Osher Center of Integrative Medicine.
Helping People Walk Again With Exoskeletons
Spine specialists and physical therapists are partnering with ReWalk so patients can reclaim their mobility.
Children’s Hospital Researches an Alternative Form of Delivering Oxygen to the Body
How Dr. Takanori Takebe is utilizing gastroentological innovations from Japan to develop “butt breathing” protocols in Cincinnati.
Checking in on Springfield’s Haitian Community
In a September 2024 presidential debate, Donald Trump falsely accused Haitian immigrants of eating Springfield, Ohio’s dogs and cats. Today, residents are focused on building a new normal.
Addressing Pain in the Brain for Restless Legs Syndrome
Spinal cord stimulation shows promise for relieving nerve pain associated with Restless Legs and Parkinson’s
Repurposing Drugs Quickly with ceSAR Technology
A new research tool sorts drug molecules 48,000 times faster than before to help discover new uses.
Tom Turcich Walked Around the World With His Dog to Tackle a Fear of Death
The Newport resident discusses his record-breaking international trek and memoir, “The World Walk.”
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Frontlines
Maria Johnson Finds the Fun in Vintage Pieces
The owner of Disco Tits Vintage shares her love of bold colors and nostalgic styles.
How Cory Bowman Flopped at Flipping the ‘Nati
When the vice president’s brother runs for local office, how does his campaign fall so flat?
Radar
Start Your Fitness Journey for the New Year Inside a Bank Vault
At the downtown Courtyard Marriott, you can work out in the century-plus-old vault turned gym.
New Luxury Living in Liberty Township
Relay 129, Liberty’s latest development, opens to residents for the new year.
An NKY Artisan Market for Queer Creatives
Roebling Books and Coffee’s former Dayton, Kentucky, location has transformed into a market for coffee, books, and crafts.
Columns
Editor’s Letter: January 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox reflects on the city’s many medical breakthroughs.
Dr. Know: Victory Parkway, Apple Street, and the Forest Fair Mall
The Good Doctor investigates street names, memorial plaques on empty lots, and a dead mall’s demise.
Dine
Noche Delivers Italian Food With an Argentinian Twist
When you step into Noche, the Italian-Argentinian restaurant on the corner of Madison Avenue and Seventh Street in Covington, you’re met with a vibe that lives up to its name. “Noche” means “night” in Spanish, and the space radiates warmth, with deep green and gold tones, soft lighting, and a full bar that’s both sophisticated […]
Kanak Hosts Brunch North Indian Style
The Montgomery restaurant’s new brunch menu includes Indian twists on American favorites.
Kiki Is Still Serving Up Top-Notch Japanese Dishes in New Clifton Location
Owner and chef Hideki Harada has moved and improved his flagship location with a new sushi bar menu.