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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us – from smart home devices to entertainment and social media algorithms. But is AI okay in health care? A new national survey commissioned ...

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 – ...

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, ...

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 ...

Have you ever had a friend or a family member struggling with mental illness, and you’re not sure how to help? You may be surprised to learn that nearly one in five U.S. adults are living with a ...

COLUMBUS, OHIO - A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of ...

Wellness shots are typically small, concentrated juices made from ingredients known to have beneficial nutrients and properties such as apple cider vinegar, turmeric and ginger. While they’re meant to ...

If you’ve been staying home more the last year, you may be bathing less. What does that mean for your health? How does bathing affect your health? Because normal skin needs a layer of oils and normal ...