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11/09/2025

Discover how cutting edge brain imaging is shedding light on how trauma, stress and wiring shape mental illness and why early detection matters.

psychiatrist K. Luan Phan, MD, is uncovering the link between the effects of trauma and stress on the brain and mental illness.

11/09/2025

If your eyes are tearing up more than usual, check your environment (allergens, wind, dry air) and consider a medical evaluation.

Ohio State Health & Discovery | Health, wellness and innovation news

11/09/2025

Not sure when assisted living makes sense? Let’s talk signs, planning ahead, and how to keep independence alive.

Being “put in a home” against their will is one of the greatest fears among many seniors. But assisted living can enhance an older adult’s ability to live as independently as possible.

11/08/2025

Swelling that won’t quit? Learn what causes lymphedema, how to spot it early, and new treatment breakthroughs.

An expert explains how to recognize lymphedema and some new methods of treating it.

11/08/2025

From campus traditions to 50+ blood drives and serious competition for a good cause: see how the Buckeyes and Wolverines battle for more than the scoreboard.

Every Ohio State student is familiar with the rivalry between the Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines. From crossing out every letter “M” on campus and refusing to say the state’s name, the feud c…

11/08/2025

Considering implant removal? Learn from plastic surgeon, Dr. Lehrman, at on what to expect, from why people choose to remove implants, to surgery, recovery and risks.

What to know about removing breast implants — an plastic surgery expert debunks myths and explains what to expect.

11/08/2025

Health care is more than doctors and nurses. From lab researchers to data analysts and technologists, countless professionals work behind the scenes to make patient care possible. Discover the hidden careers shaping the future of health care.

Find out about health care jobs you may have never heard of.

11/07/2025

Skin tags are benign and common. If they irritate, a dermatologist can safely remove them using freezing, snipping or cautery.

What’s the best way to remove skin tags, and why do they form in the first place? An dermatologist weighs in.

11/07/2025

Transitioning from teen health care to adult care doesn’t have to be stressful. Start early with independence, understand insurance and find a provider you trust.

One of the milestones that comes with turning 18 is the responsibility of managing your health. An expert offers tips for preparing teens early.

11/07/2025

It’s never too early or too late to protect your bones. Everyday movement and nutrition matter.

Osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone loss, can’t be cured. The good news: Your doctor can prescribe drugs that can help improve bone strength and allow you to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle. An endocrinologist explains.

11/07/2025

From bright spaces and new amenities to state-of-the-art technology and tools, each piece of the new University Hospital was built with patients, faculty, staff and learners in mind.

11/07/2025

From mowing in sandals to ignoring ladder stability, some ordinary yard jobs land folks in the ER. Some practical reminders for safer weekends outside.

These mistakes are so common—and dangerous.