COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teenagers, and new research from The Ohio State University suggests that reaching teens where they already communicate, online and by text, could help save lives. Researchers at The Ohio State University studied whether a chat-based version of crisis response planning could [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced a sweeping change to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, recommending fewer routine immunizations for children, a shift taking effect immediately. Under the updated guidance, the CDC now recommends vaccines for 11 diseases, down from 18. Federal health officials said the revised [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- January marks the inaugural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about addiction treatment and reducing barriers to recovery. The month encourages people to take positive steps toward cutting harmful habits, including drinking, smoking, drug use, and gambling. As the new year begins, many people see [...]