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A Quick Fix? Doctors Offer Alternatives to Online Health Fads that Actually Work
People find social media has a quick fix for any health or wellness issue. Many who jump on a trend end up overwhelmed, or worse, hospitalized. Also known as “maxxing,”…
1 in 3 Americans Skip Annual Checkups, New Survey Finds
A new survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals…
New Vaccine Offers Hope Against Growing Tropical Disease Now Seen in the U.S.
A critical medical advancement from researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical…
Survey: Half of Americans Skip Doctor to Self-Diagnose with AI
A new survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals…
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Executes Move to New University Hospital
In the heart of one of the fastest-growing regions of the country…
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Do Your Homework: Physical Therapists Urge Consistency for Full Recovery
A new survey reveals that 76% of patients fail to complete their physical therapy (PT) homework, leading to stalled recoveries…
The Statin Gap: New Survey Reveals Most Are Unaware of Life-Saving Cholesterol Alternatives
Key takeaways: An Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center survey shows 61% of Americans don’t know there are other medicines…
Cancer Patients Warned Popular Supplement May Interfere with Treatment
Key Takeaways Biotin supplements promoted for hair and nail growth may interfere with lab results for cancer patients, potentially affecting…
Precision Surgery: Custom 3D-Printed Models Improve Tumor Removal, Cut Cancer Return Risk
Key Highlights Recent research shows that using custom 3D-printed models tailored to each patient can help surgeons remove oral cancers…
The Midwife Misconception
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the United States is expected to face a significant shortage of OB-GYNs in…
Weighted Vest Safety
While exercising with a weighted vest is an excellent way to increase exercise intensity, boost caloric expenditure, and build bone…
A Breathless Battle in the Bedroom
Despite getting eight hours of sleep at night, Maddy Dumas struggled to stay awake during the day. If she laid…
Artificial Intelligence Helps Diagnose Hard-to-Detect Breast Cancer
New research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research…
It Hurts Here: But the Problem’s There
The survey revealed most Americans (71%) knew a “catching” or clicking sensation in the hip is a sign of a…
Garden of Hope: Harvesting Helps Healing
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A unique urban gardening and science-based nutrition education program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center –…
How to Refocus in the Age of Distraction
Studies show that the average attention span is now only eight seconds. That’s about as much time as it takes to read…
The weight behind the wait for a life-saving kidney transplant
Infection, delayed kidney function, kidney loss and death are all risks associated with kidney transplant surgery in obese patients. They’re…