Why choose Ohio State for primary care? Primary care is the most important part of your lifelong health care experience. Whether you need care for colds and flu, minor injuries, physical exams, health ...

If you have a spinal cord injury or disease that causes total or partial loss of sensation or movement, it can be overwhelming and challenging to know where to turn next for help. If you’re a family ...

Recent research suggests that excess use of the internet over prolonged periods of time may negatively affect some cognitive functions, particularly attention and short-term memory. Since using the ...

Forty years is plenty of time for us to get stuck in our ways. So after turning four decades old, what should we do? I recommend that those in their 40s really take a hard look at their lives – ...

Elderberries have long been used in folk medicine and even today are sold as “immune boosters.” So far, the evidence for their effectiveness is limited, but there are some recognized benefits of this ...

There’s a reason the word “hangry” – a combination of “hungry” and “angry” – has entered our vocabulary. (You know, like “I am grumpy and starving. I need to eat so I am not hangry anymore.”) It’s ...

Let’s be honest: Most of us pick our noses sometimes. But, depending on how you pick your nose and how often you do it, you could be hurting yourself – in some cases, doing significant damage. “When ...

Being wary of coming into contact with germs is generally a good thing, with one notable exception for women: We should not hover over toilets when urinating. Did that surprise you? It’s something ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Therapy dogs have long been known to brighten the moods of patients in hospitals. Their pilot study found that self-reported positive mood nearly doubled among the health care workers ...

Makeup products, including mascara and eyeliner, are an important part of many people’s beauty regimens. However, bad habits and poor makeup hygiene can lead to problems involving your eyes and ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – With flu season just around the corner and COVID-19 cases on the rise, a new nationwide survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals hesitancy around vaccines ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder – also known as ADHD – is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, ...