Community Health

Equity and Race

Why donate blood?

By Susannah Kistler, Linda Ziel

Pathologist Scott Scrape explains how your willingness to give blood helps save lives.

Health and Society

As bird flu spreads to cows and infected people, here’s what to know about the latest avian flu strains

By Beth Harvilla

Bird flu has jumped to dairy cows, and some worry it could evolve into the next pandemic. Experts are racing to understand this evolving virus and its impact on the dairy industry, animal health and human health.

Equity and Race

Learning why more Black women are getting and dying from uterine cancer

By Beth Harvilla

Uterine cancer rates are increasing, with Black women experiencing the fastest rise. Studying tumors at the molecular level offers hope.

Health and Society

More Americans are living with dementia. Their caregivers need care, too

By Joshua Wright

Learn more about the broad range of options available to people across Ohio who are caring for those who may be living with dementia.

Substance Use

3 ways to safely throw away old medicine that’s unused or expired

October 1, 2024

Getting rid of unused or expired medication is important, and disposal methods for that medication are important, too. An Ohio State pharmacy expert explains.

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