The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

04/06/2026

Norovirus is the most common cause of food poisoning, but there are other disease-causing organisms in food that can trigger nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

One in six people get food poisoning at least once a year. Learn what to do if you have it and how to try to avoid it.

04/06/2026

Scarring is a result of the body’s natural healing process following an injury or wound. Proper care, like keeping the area clean and protected, can help make scars less noticeable over time.

An unexpected injury or a planned surgery can leave scars. Learn how to care for your wounds and reduce the visibility of scars with expert tips from an plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

04/06/2026

While cortisol face is not a medical term, the facial feature it describes is real.

Is cortisol really changing your face? How to separate the social media trend from the medical reality worth paying attention to.

04/06/2026

In the three decades Dr. Ginny Bumgardner has been a surgeon, she’s transplanted a few thousand organs while passing along her skills in surgery and research to countless young physicians, inspiring many to follow her career path.

Dr. Ginny Bumgardner has saved lives by transplanting organs and training others to follow the same career path.

04/06/2026

's Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST) was created in response to families of adult children on the autism spectrum seeking safer, more accommodating health care services than what they were experiencing in general clinical settings.

An program is designed to help teens and young adults with autism transition out of pediatric care in a specialized clinic designed with safe, accommodating, specialized care.

04/05/2026

If you’re hoping to improve your skin – fade signs of chronic sun damage, reduce acne or improve the appearance of acne scarring – retinoids may help.

A dermatologist at explains how retinoids can benefit your skin and offers advice on preventing irritation and what to consider when selecting a retinoid.

04/04/2026

What are the best foods to eat before and after a workout? Are there foods that can reduce muscle soreness? An registered dietitian and sports specialist answers these questions and more:

An dietitian has tips to help you best fuel the type of exercise you’re engaged in.

04/04/2026

In tribute to each hero who selflessly offers the gift of life at the time of their passing at , a pinwheel flag is raised in front of the medical center during Donate Life Month. To further honor their legacy, the donor’s family receives a replica of the pinwheel flag, as a lasting symbol of their loved one’s profound, lifesaving generosity.

04/04/2026

Being the default parent isn’t necessarily all bad, but it can be overwhelming and exhausting. While you may not be able to give up this role, there are ways to stave off exhaustion and strike a better balance:

Being the default parent can be exhausting. Learn tips from an Ohio State psychologist who’s the default parent in her family.

04/04/2026

Care goes beyond medications and procedures. At , music is being used to help reduce stress, improve mood and support healing for patients.

The monitors beep steadily inside a patient room at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center. Then a voice begins to sing. “Rock me mama like a wagon wheel…” The familiar lyric drifts through the room as…

04/04/2026

An registered dietitian shares the dietary rule that can help maintain stable energy levels all day long - and it goes beyond caffeine intake.

A small tweak in how you eat is all it takes.

04/03/2026

The pain of common paper cuts on your finger, lips or tongue can be worse than you expect because it cuts through many more nerve endings and lights up more pain receptors than it might in other areas of the body.

Ever wonder why paper cuts hurt so much? These tiny cuts often our fingertips. An triple board-certified doctor explains why these minor cuts cause so much pain and gives tips on how to prevent and treat them.