Study to see if teaching kids Shakespeare can ease autism symptoms

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) March 2013 –  William Shakespeare has inspired millions of people over hundreds of years, and now researchers hope to use his work in a whole new way - as a novel therapy for children with autism.

Doctors say many children with autism have trouble communicating and sharing emotions appropriately, but teaching them the works of Shakespeare appears to help.

Expert who is leading project to protect NBA players shares simple tips

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) March 2013 – It’s estimated that someone suffers an ACL injury every four and a half minutes in this country, and whether you are a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, serious knee injuries are a growing concern.

“These are very major, very expensive injuries,” said Dr. Timothy Hewett, director of research at The Ohio State University Sports Medicine.  “Even a high school athlete tearing an ACL costs your insurance company about the cost of a car.”

Research supports later start times for high school

DENVER, CO - March 1, 2013 -- In the first study of its kind, researchers have determined that teens who are homeschooled benefit from healthier sleep habits than those who go to most private and public schools.  The findings provide additional evidence of teens’ altered biological clocks and support an argument for starting traditional high school later in the morning.

1st national study finds 37% jump in trips to emergency departments

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) January 2013 –  The first national study to track dance-related injuries in children and adolescents is out, and the numbers are climbing.  Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed data over a 17-year span and found that injuries among young dancers have shot up 37 percent.

Births to those 40+ highest since ’67 - Doctors adjust to higher-risk patients

Nikki Westphal always knew someday she would need surgery to repair her heart. Born with a defective aorta and irregular chambers, Nikki was able to control her condition until the age of 34. That’s when she decided it was time for corrective surgery. It’s also when she learned she was pregnant.