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 ...

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, ...

Whether it’s at the movie theater, when you’re at a drive-thru or while sitting at your desk at work, something about having a fizzy, sweet beverage is satisfying. It can easily cure a sweet tooth or ...

Everyone loves a good massage but not always the price that comes with it. After a tough workout or while rehabilitating injuries, nothing is better than that “hurts so good” feeling. Although not as ...

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 ...

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 ...

It can be very difficult for someone with diabetes to maintain a stable blood sugar level. What you eat, activity level, medication, illness, stress and even fluid intake can play a key role in ...

Flesh-eating bacteria, or necrotizing fasciitis, may sound like something out of a horror movie, but it’s a real condition that can have dangerous outcomes if not detected and treated early. Below, ...

If you or a loved one has gotten a COVID-19 vaccine already, congratulations! This is an important step in protecting individuals and the public from the spread of this deadly virus. But let me ...

Throughout my career as a pharmacist, I’ve been fascinated by the evolution of medicines we use to treat people, and how so many “old-fashioned” medicines are still in use—and very useful—today. I ...