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Mental Health

From rock bottom to resilience 

By Wendy Margolin

After a public fall from grace, Ohio State Buckeye football star Maurice Clarett rebuilt his life by addressing his mental health.

Cancer

Uncovering hidden health risks through genetic screening

By Alayna DeMartini

General Health

What to know about lung nodules

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By Jasleen Pannu, MBBS

Ob/Gyn

Preventing preeclampsia: What we know about aspirin and preeclampsia

By Maged Costantine, MD, Kara Rood, MD

Virus and Infection

‘Do I really need a flu shot?’ and other flu vaccine questions answered

By Randell Wexler, MD

In the News

The Columbus Dispatch

Dr. Nick Kman on increase in ED visits for heat-related illnesses

June 25, 2025

Prevention

Dr. Kathleen Wyne on whether new drug has potential to 'cure' type 1 diabetes

June 24, 2025

The New York Times

Dr. Susan Massick on whether regular facials really improve your skin

June 23, 2025

The Columbus Dispatch

Sickle cell disease cured? Ohio State celebrates big win via innovative gene therapy

June 13, 2025

Heart and Vascular

Vascular surgeon aims to help community at risk for PAD

July 2, 2025

Learn how Dr. Babatunde Oriowo is helping treat peripheral artery disease, which can cost patients their legs.

General Health

What to know about lung nodules

By Jasleen Pannu, MBBS

Mental Health

The mental health effects of type 1 diabetes

By Aaron Breedlove, PhD

Mental Health

What can I expect during an ADHD assessment?

By Justin Barterian, PhD

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Mental Health

‘We must act now’ in face of suicides, overdose deaths

By JoAnne Viviano

Mental Health

From rock bottom to resilience 

By Wendy Margolin

Cancer

Uncovering hidden health risks through genetic screening

By Alayna DeMartini

General Health

What to know about lung nodules

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By Jasleen Pannu, MBBS

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Articles On Wellness

Exercise and Nutrition

When to see a physical therapist or an occupational therapist

By Kyle Eakins, DPT, PT, OCS, Stephanie Eakins, MOT, OTR/L

Exercise and Nutrition

How to activate GLP-1 naturally

By Candace Pumper, MS, RD, LD

Aging

Is frailty inevitable with age?

By Christopher Nguyen, PhD, ABPP

Exercise and Nutrition

Menopause and high blood pressure

By Kelly Casler, DNP, APRN-CNP

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Articles On Discovery & Innovation

Treatment Advances

Kidney transplant recipient thriving without antirejection drugs due to innovative treatment

By JoAnne Viviano

Research Advances

Have you experienced loss of smell? Ohio State is leading research on devices to improve and treat anosmia

By Serena Smith, Susannah Kistler

Research Advances

Predicting preterm birth with a new blood test

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By Phil Saken, MS

Treatment Advances

Gene therapy helps hemophilia patient overcome bleeding concerns

By Mary Ellen Fiorino, JoAnne Viviano

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Articles On Community Health

Substance Use

How to keep children safe from prescription medicine

By Julie Teater, MD

Equity and Race

Pulling together to provide needed health screenings for Special Olympics athletes

By JoAnne Viviano

Substance Use

The effects of ‘occasional’ cigarette smoking on your health

By Theodore Wagener, PhD

Substance Use

Tools to help cut back on drinking

By Natalie Klag, MD

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Articles On Teaching & Learning

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 Jenn Shaffer

Teaching Advancements

The healing power of art: Merging wellness with creativity

By Kelli Trinoskey

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