Health

The U.S. death toll is the worst in the world, by a large measure. Despite having less than 5% of the global population, nearly a quarter of all pandemic deaths have been reported in the U.S.

Many viruses have pandemic potential but never reach the tipping point. So what made this one capable of wreaking global havoc?

This episode originally aired on July 15, 2020.Nearly one in five adolescents has a diagnosable mental health disorder, and nearly one-third of them show…

This episode originally aired on April 14, 2020.How the immune system responds to COVID-19 is one of the mysteries doctors and scientists are trying to…

How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may be the solution.

Columbus City Council plans to approve funds to develop a community-based peer to peer education program for teens in Franklin County on Monday…

This episode originally aired on July 15, 2020.Nearly one in five adolescents has a diagnosable mental health disorder, and nearly one-third of them show…

Twelve Ohio counties are under an order by Gov. Mike DeWine to wear masks in indoor spaces and outdoors where social distancing isn’t possible.That order…

"State and local governments have really quite broad authority" to mandate the use of face masks during a pandemic, says the head of American University's Health Law and Policy Program, Lindsay Wiley.

This episode originally aired on May 6, 2020.The Trump administration has continued to weaken air pollution regulations despite warnings that long-term…