The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

04/13/2026

Many people with hepatitis C do not have symptoms. Experts recommend testing for certain age groups and risk factors to help detect and treat it early.

Hepatitis C is often called the “silent killer” because symptoms hide until the liver is severely damaged. An expert explains who should be screened and why it’s so important.

04/13/2026

Advances in cancer treatment are improving outcomes for rare cancers. Proton radiation therapy can target tumors more precisely while helping protect surrounding healthy tissue.

A Pennsylvania man’s rare cancer needed precision – and proton therapy delivered exactly that.

04/13/2026

Spatial neglect is a neurological condition that affects awareness of one side of the body or environment. It often occurs after a stroke or brain injury and can impact daily function.

This is evidence that your brain doesn’t just see the world—it constructs it.

04/13/2026

There are more patients waiting for lung transplants than available donor organs. Transplant surgeon and researcher Dr. Whitson is working on ways to expand the donor pool and improve access to life-saving transplants.

A transplant surgeon turns to the research lab to find innovative ways to make more organs suitable for donation.

04/13/2026

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.

04/12/2026

As the days become sunnier, it's important to know how to choose the best protective sunglasses for your eyes. Dr. Aaron Zimmerman from The Ohio State University College of Optometry answers some of the most common questions:

Prevent damage to your eyes by wearing UV-blocking sunglasses. An expert answers your questions about choosing the right pair.

04/12/2026

There’s a lot of information on nutrition labels: calories, grams, percentages, servings. Knowing what to focus on and what the terms mean are important to choose healthy options without getting too overwhelmed.

Learn from an dietitian’s tips to reading a nutrition label so you know what’s in what your food.

04/12/2026

Learn more about Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition that interferes with communication between nerves and muscles ⬇️

Get expert advice on using the warm-up effect to improve muscle strength when navigating daily life with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, along with tips on how to stand up and climb stairs safely.

04/12/2026

13,900 pinwheels; 3,000 organ transplant recipients, living donors, donor families and loved ones; an immeasurable amount of love ❤️

Thanks to everyone who helped us plant our pinwheel garden today! Each pinwheel represents a solid organ transplant completed at .

Learn more about how to become an organ donor: https://go.osu.edu/CYqn

04/12/2026

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm condition that can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure. Researchers are working to better identify where AFib starts to improve treatment options.

A heart physician and a researcher are gaining momentum in the quest to understand and treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart condition with devastating effects on millions across the globe.

04/12/2026

This National Pet Day, we celebrate our Buckeye Paws dogs, who spend their days bringing joy and alleviating stress across ❤️

Health care workers have a unique support staff in the form of four-legged therapy dogs from , who provide therapeutic visits to health care staff.

04/12/2026

Starting in perimenopause, women gain one to two pounds a month, on average. That often can continue through menopause, and sometimes it can be tough to slim down after menopause is over.

Hormone changes, hot flashes and changes in your gut around menopause can cause you to put on pounds. Learn why and what you can do.