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Brain and Spine

How surgery for a rare brain disorder saved her sight

By Alayna DeMartini

NaAsiaha Simon suffered headaches and risked losing her sight until she met an Ohio State surgeon who helped her get her life back.

Cancer

Addressing pain management when cancer and substance use disorders meet

By Bob Hecker

Cancer

James Cancer Network brings expert cancer care to more Ohioans

By Joshua Wright

Skin and Body

What you should know about American sunscreen

By Susan Massick, MD

Skin and Body

Why flying puts your skin at higher risk of sun damage

By Paul Macklis, MD

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U.S. News & World Report

Dr. Zachary Bittinger on Ohio State survey showing 3 in 10 young adults don't have regular doctor

June 29, 2026

The Washington Post

Matthew Black on whether we need all the electrolytes advertised to us

June 21, 2026

The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State buys land around Wigwam center for medical facility

June 5, 2026

The Washington Post

Dr. Lauren J. Hassen on whether marriage improves health

June 2, 2026

Mental Health

Identifying mental health disorders before they emerge

May 26, 2026

Stress response tests help Ohio State researchers predict and prevent mental health crises—offering hope for earlier intervention and more effective treatments.

Virus and Infection

What to know about leishmaniasis and the new vaccine that could prevent it

By Amy Colgan, Susannah Kistler

Health and Society

Study allows Ohioans to learn genetic risks through no-cost screening

By Susannah Kistler

Aging

How palliative care provides compassionate support for every stage of serious illness

By Jillian Gustin, MD, Audrey Han, MD

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Articles On Health

Brain and Spine

Finding new purpose in the face of devastating spinal cord injury

By Joshua Wright

Mental Health

Meeting the moment in mental healthcare

By Alayna DeMartini

Skin and Body

Does tanning help psoriasis, or make it worse?

By Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

General Health

How to safely taper off opioid medications

By Whitney Luke, MD, MBA, MBOE

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Articles On Wellness

Aging

Does depression worsen with aging?

By Sophie Lazarus, PhD

Exercise and Nutrition

Five myths about poison ivy, and what to know if you encounter it

By Susan Massick, MD

Exercise and Nutrition

How much supplements can help with weight loss

By Stacey Pence, MPH, RD, LD

Aging

How palliative care provides compassionate support for every stage of serious illness

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By Jillian Gustin, MD, Audrey Han, MD

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Articles On Discovery & Innovation

Research Advances

Vascular surgeon designs surgical stents that could save countless lives

By Wendy Margolin

Research Advances

Aging on the inside: Understanding how aging affects the lungs and lung disease

By Wendy Margolin

Treatment Advances

Neurosurgeon’s breakthrough in gene therapy offers new hope for brain disorders

By JoAnne Viviano, Beth Harvilla

Research Advances

How AI is helping us find lobular breast cancer earlier, giving better treatment options

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By Amanda Harper, Susannah Kistler

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Articles On Community Health

Health and Society

Study allows Ohioans to learn genetic risks through no-cost screening

By Susannah Kistler

Equity and Race

Pulling together to provide needed health screenings for Special Olympics athletes

By JoAnne Viviano

Substance Use

3 ways to safely throw away old medicine that’s unused or expired

By Molly Downing, PhD

Health and Society

How Ohio State celebrates organ transplants as ‘Buckeyes for Life’

By Joshua Wright

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Articles On Teaching & Learning

Teaching Advancements

Virtual reality headsets provide real-world training for radiography students

By Melissa Weber

Teaching Advancements

How hands-on experiences with human anatomy builds STEMM interest, education

By Kelli Trinoskey

Teaching Advancements

Exploring the lesser-known health careers in high demand

By Alayna DeMartini

Teaching Advancements

Appathon drives innovative health care solutions

By Jennifer Shaffer

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